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How Confident Are You in Your Retirement Plan? Find Out With This Quiz
On a scale of 1 to 10, how confident are you in your retirement plan? This quick quiz will help you find out if it's on track, or whether it needs more work.
By Sean P. Lee, MSFS Published
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Scared About Climate Change? Change the Way You Invest
Climate change is hitting the U.S. hard, and while positive action from the White House may now be unlikely, individuals can use their wallets to hit back.
By Peter Krull, CSRIC® Published
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The Retirement Mindset Shift: Deciding When to Ease Off Risk
Changing gears from growth to protection isn't easy for some folks. How do you do it? And when?
By Arrin Wray Published
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Want to Sue a Client for Unpaid Fees? That Can Backfire on You
In some cases, it'll work out better if you let it go instead of trying to force a deadbeat client, patient or customer to pay your bill.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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A Tax Strategy Now Helps Make Retirement Less Expensive Later
Knowing what your three tax buckets are and how to move savings from the tax-deferred bucket to the tax-free bucket can make a big difference in retirement.
By Matthew Eilers Published
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How Financial Institutions Can Blend Tech With Human Connection
Digital banking is convenient, but sometimes customers need personalized help, not to mention those who aren't tech-savvy. What's a financial institution to do?
By Kevin Brauer, MBA, CPA, CMA Published
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Want an Encore Career in Retirement? Consider These Seven Steps
Burnout, a need for a change and/or a desire to stay engaged often propel people to start a new professional chapter. This is how you can do it.
By Andrew Rosen, CFP®, CEP Published
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How Federal Retirees Can Make SSFA Repeals Work for Them
From higher Social Security benefits to increased spousal and survivor benefits, federal employees have much to gain from the Social Security Fairness Act.
By Brian Skrobonja, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) Published
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How to Avoid These Five Costly Tax Mistakes That Many Retirees Make
Making incorrect assumptions about tax brackets, tax-loss harvesting, charitable giving, estate taxes and more can cost you big-time in retirement.
By Gaby C. Mechem Published