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32 Ways to Earn Extra Cash in 2026business Check out these cool side hustles to earn bonus bucks this year.
By Bob Niedt
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The Social Security Glitch That Freezes Your Cash, Medicare, and IdentityAs many as 12,000 people a year are mistakenly declared dead by the SSA, stopping their Social Security and Medicare benefits cold. Here's what to do if it happens to you.
By Donna LeValley
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2032 Social Security Cuts: What Retirees Stand to Lose in Every StateReducing Social Security benefits doesn't just impact retirees — it hits state economies, creating a double-whammy effect of smaller checks and lower GDPs.
By Donna LeValley
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How Much Will Social Security's 2032 Shortfall Cost You?The SS trust fund will be insolvent in 2032 and will have to reduce benefits by 22%. Here is how much more you need to save to cover the shortfall, by age.
By Donna LeValley
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States That Don't Tax Pension IncomeRetirement Taxes More than a dozen states don't tax pension income regardless of your age or how much money you have.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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Most Expensive States for Retired Military Service MembersRetirement Veterans can keep more of their military retirement pay by avoiding these high-taxed, most expensive states for retired service members.
By Katelyn Washington
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Military Veterans Tax Benefits: What You Need to KnowTax Breaks Veterans may be eligible for certain federal and state tax benefits.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Did I Miss My Chance to Do a Roth Conversion?This week's Wealth Wise advice column consults financial experts on managing Roth conversions in your 70s and beyond.
By Maurie Backman
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Cash Balance Plans & 401(k)s for Business OwnersMost business owners stop at a 401(k), but you have other valuable pre-tax options, including cash balance plans. Just be sure to act before December 31.
By Mitchell Monson, CEP®
