Retirement
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Retirement Mistakes My Boomer Parents Made That I'll Avoid
We inherit many traits from our parents, but these retirement mistakes don’t have to be among them. Gen Xers and Millennials can thrive in retirement.
By Jacob Schroeder
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Qualify for Roth IRA Contributions by Lowering Your Income
401(k)s If your income is just above the cutoff (MAGI) to qualify for Roth IRA contributions, these strategies will help you meet it and lower your taxes.
By Kimberly Lankford
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A 10-Year Retirement Planning Checklist
Keep this ten-year retirement planning checklist on hand as you navigate saving, investing and other retirement decisions. You'll be in great shape when you leave your working life behind.
By David Rodeck
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Energy Investing Is a Long Haul: Is Your Estate Plan Ready?
Oil and gas investments can play a lasting role in a diversified portfolio, but be sure to consider how they fit into your broader strategy and estate plan.
By Jay R. Young
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15 Reasons You'll Regret an RV in Retirement
Here's why you might regret an RV in retirement. RV-savvy retirees talk about the downsides of spending retirement in a motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel, or other recreational vehicle.
By Bob Niedt
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Quiz: Could You Age in Place Today? Test Your Readiness
Your home, your life, your rules. Master the basics of aging in place and take control of your future with our 10-question home safety knowledge check.
By Donna LeValley
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10 Things to Know About Estate Planning
Estate planning is all about taking charge of your legacy.
By David Rodeck
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We're 59 With $5.3 Million. Can We Frontload Our Spending?
We are retired and want to spend $250,000 a year, but once Medicare and Social Security start, we'll need less. Are we nuts?
By Maurie Backman
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Are You Really on the Right Financial Track? How to Find Out
If you're asking, 'Am I really on the right financial track?', it's time for a deep-dive review of your finances to ensure all the pieces are working together.
By Pam Krueger
