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What You Need to Do With Your 401(k) Before 2025 Is Over
Sponsored by Savant Wealth Management
Before 2025 ends, check your 401(k) contributions, investments, and catch-up eligibility to lock in this year’s tax savings and employer match.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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3 Year-End Tax Moves You Can't Afford to Miss
Don't miss out on this prime time to maximize contributions to your retirement accounts, do Roth conversions and capture investment gains.
By Daniel Razvi, Esquire
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A Tax Diversification Strategy for Your Retirement Income
Spreading savings across three "tax buckets" — pretax, Roth and taxable — can help give retirees the flexibility to control when and how much taxes they pay.
By Kyle Hammerschmidt, Investment Adviser
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The Average Retirement Savings by Age: Are You Keeping Up?
Think you may have more retirement savings than your peers? Here's your answer.
By Donna LeValley
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The Average Social Security Check in Every State
Do you live in this New England state with the heftiest check? Your Social Security benefit can be affected by where you live.
By Donna LeValley
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What is the IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount)?
IRMAA is a surcharge added to your Medicare Part B and Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage premiums if your income is above a certain level. Here's what you need to know.
By Donna LeValley
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I'm retired with $2.2 million. Should I give my shifts to a young coworker?
Should she quit her job so a struggling young colleague can take her shifts? We asked certified financial planners for advice.
By Maurie Backman
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Medicare Open Enrollment 2026: Options if You Missed Open Enrollment
Information you can use year-round to manage your Medicare needs.
By Donna LeValley
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Could an Annuity Be Your Retirement Safety Net?
More people are considering annuities to achieve tax-deferred growth and guaranteed income, but deciding if they are right for you depends on these key factors.
By Ken Nuss
