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Thrift Savings Plan Contribution Limits for 2024 and 2025
Thrift Savings Plan contribution limits are rising to $23,500 in 2025 from $23,000 in 2024. Plus, new catch-up limits for people 60-63.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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To Future-Proof Retirement Security, We Need Better Strategies
With retirees living longer and the inequalities that affect women and people of color, the retirement system needs some optimization. Here’s what would help.
By Romi Savova Published
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Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts: What You May Not Know
Your choice to set up a revocable vs. irrevocable trust could have a big impact on your heirs.
By Deborah Yao Last updated
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In What Order Should You Tap Your Retirement Funds?
Should you go with your IRA first or your brokerage account? Follow this road map for tax-smart withdrawals.
By John Carruthers, Certified Retirement Counselor® Last updated
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Beware Three Medicare Open Enrollment Scams
Crooks are perfecting Medicare Open Enrollment scams to try to steal your money or personal information.
By Donna LeValley Published
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Pass the Gravy, and Then Let's Talk About Estate Plans
Thanksgiving could be a good time to begin making your retirement and estate plans clear to your family. Here's how you could get the conversation started.
By Michael J. Faust, CFA Last updated
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Four Ways to Maximize Your 401(k) Contributions Before the Year Ends
To maximize your 410(k) contributions in 2024, assess how much you’ve contributed so far, check your employer’s match, take a look at your budget and consider increasing how much you set aside per paycheck.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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For a More Secure Retirement, Build in Some 'Safe Money'
To solidify your retirement plan, write it down, reduce your market risk and allocate more safe money into your plan for income.
By Kevin Wade Published
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New 401(k) Withdrawal Rules to Know in 2025
Tax Rules More people are taking early emergency withdrawals from retirement savings accounts. New rules might offer some relief.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
Tax Rules