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The Real Cost of Funding Adult Children: Postponing Retirement
Report shows that nearly one-third of American parents support their adult children financially.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Retirement Income Planning for Unfunded Health Care Costs
Retirement income plans often don't include late-in-life health or long-term care expenses. Here's how to cover for the unplanned withdrawals to pay for those.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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Federal Employees Buyout Offer: Five Things to Consider
Federal workers have a constellation of retirement benefits, and assessing them can get complicated fast. Here are five high-stakes decisions to focus on.
By Ben Kautz, CFP® Published
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457 Plan Contribution Limits for 2025
Retirement plans There are higher 457 plan contribution limits for state and local government workers in 2025. That's good news for state and local government employees
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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How to Calculate Taxes on Social Security Benefits in 2025
Social Security The federal government can tax up to 85% of your Social Security benefits, so it's good to know how those taxes are calculated.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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10 Ways to Generate Retirement Income
Each of these retirement income strategies has benefits and drawbacks. Here's what to consider to help you decide which ones might work for you.
By Mike Decker, NSSA® Last updated
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The Cost of Loneliness in Retirement
Accounting for the cost of loneliness is just as important as financial planning.
By Jacob Schroeder Last updated
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A Good Estate Plan Requires Four Key Elements
An estate plan can be complex or simple, depending on your estate and your wishes, but every estate plan should accomplish the following basic goals.
By John M. Goralka Last updated
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Five Reasons Not to Give Your Child Power of Attorney
When drawing up powers of attorney, older parents will most likely name adult children as their representatives. But is that always the smart choice?
By Peter Newman, CFA Published