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How to Plan for Retirement When Only One Spouse Works
When you're married but only one spouse works, leaving retirement planning to the working partner puts financial security at risk. A joint effort is vital.
By MaryJane LeCroy, CFP® Published
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Can a Judge Tell a Father to Avoid Risky Triathlons for His Sons?
Mom wants Dad to quit participating in triathlons, which are known to have a higher risk of sudden cardiac death, but would a family law judge force him to stop?
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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Should You Trust Robo-Advisers With Your Retirement?
Why use a financial adviser when you can get retirement planning tools online? The simple answer: Tech can't yet replace nuanced advice from a professional.
By Scott Noble, CPA/PFS Published
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Unpaid Caregivers Soon May Get Help to Save for Retirement
Two proposed bills aim to open new doors to caregivers for contributing to Roth IRAs and making catch-up retirement contributions.
By Dr. Lamell McMorris Published
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Time for Some Fall Financial Maintenance: Here's a Checklist
As you rake the leaves and clean the gutters, you should also consider tackling seven key year-end planning chores.
By Adam Frank Published
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Want Your Kids to Inherit? You Need an Asset Protection Plan
You've worked hard for your wealth. Don't let it fall into the wrong hands. Consider prenups, trusts and other protections to safeguard your family legacy.
By Tracy Craig, Fellow, ACTEC, AEP® Published
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Five Tax Strategies to Help Your Money Last in Retirement
Having a tax strategy is crucial to making your money last. These tax-saving moves can help, whether you're years from retirement or already there.
By Scott M. Dougan, RFC, Investment Adviser Published
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What Does the Term 'Full Coverage' Really Mean in Insurance?
For starters, there’s no such thing as 'full coverage.' Instead, you should tell your insurer exactly what kind of protection you're looking for and for what.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS Published
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Four Questions That Keep Most Pre-Retirees Awake at Night
retirement If you worry about when you can retire, whether you'll have enough money, whether the money you do have will last… Well, you are not alone.
By Nicholas J. Toman, CFP® Last updated
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