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Your Family Money Values Matter: How to Get on the Same Page
How you grow up shapes you financially. That can make things tricky for couples and their kids, so follow these four steps to help establish your family values.
By Julie Virta, CFP®, CFA, CTFA Published
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Will the New Social Security Fairness Act Change Your Benefits In 2025?
The Social Security Fairness Act will impact the Social Security benefits of millions of public sector retirees, enabling those with a pension to also collect full SS benefits. However, retroactive payments have been delayed.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Should You Take a Loan From Your 401(k) Before Retiring?
You can take a loan from your 401(k) plan if necessary, but it runs the risk of jeopardizing your long-term retirement goals, so make sure to consider your options carefully.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Thrift Savings Plan Contribution Limits for 2025
Thrift Savings Plan contribution limits are rising to $23,500 in 2025, up from $23,000 in 2024. Plus, new catch-up limits for people 60-63.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Says Retiring at 65 Is ‘Crazy’
Fink says it's time to rethink the traditional retirement age of 65. Baby boomers are partly to blame.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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12 Great Places to Retire in the Midwest
Places to live Here are our retirement picks in the 12 midwestern states.
By Stacy Rapacon Published
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How to Ease the Tax Bite When You Tap Retirement Accounts
Savvy retirees tap retirement accounts with a tax plan. Each type of account may have different tax rules and rates, so know before withdrawing funds.
By John Waggoner Published
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Should You Retire at 62? Five Tips to Help You Take the Wheel
To retire at 62, kick the tires to see if your retirement plan is a classic car or a jalopy.
By Donna Fuscaldo Published
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You've Saved for Retirement: Now You Need a Safe Income Plan
You can't control the markets, but you can control how you withdraw your money. A comprehensive distribution plan can do wonders to help your savings last.
By Cliff Ambrose, FRC℠, CAS® Published