Retirement-planning
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The Tax Rules to Consider Before Buying an Annuity
Annuities can play a valuable role in your retirement plan — as long as the tax implications have been properly factored in. Here's an outline of the key rules.
By Carlos Dias Jr., Wealth Adviser Published
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What You Need to Know About Taxes in a Gray Divorce
If you're not careful about how assets are divided or sold, you could get hit with a big tax bill.
By Andrew Hatherley, CDFA®, CRPC® Published
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Focus on These Five Critical Areas in Retirement Planning
Worried about how you'll pay for your retirement? It can help to structure your finances around five key areas: taxes, income, medical, legacy and investments.
By Gaby C. Mechem Published
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Is Downsizing Right for Your Retirement?
The lower costs of a smaller home in retirement might sound appealing, but be ready for the trade-offs that come with making this big decision.
By Lena McQuillen, CFP® Published
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The Minimum Savings You Need To Retire in All 50 States
Are you concerned you haven't saved enough for retirement? Here are the average annual expenses and minimum savings amounts needed to get by in all 50 states.
By Donna LeValley Published
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Market Dips Can Be Retirement Busters: Ways to Guard Yourself
It's harder for retirees to bounce back from stock downturns, so you need an income strategy (and a portfolio) that's resilient.Chris
By Chris Morrison, RICP® Published
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Inheritance, Simplified: How Assets Are Passed Down
Here's a breakdown of the logistics, including probate, taxes and who gets what if you die without a will.
By David Carlson, J.D. Published
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Market Downturns Have Upsides: How to Take Advantage
One of the biggest benefits of a market downturn involves shifting market losers into a Roth IRA account to save big-time on taxes in retirement.
By Alex Astin, MBA, CEP®, IAR Published
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Nine Tips to Create a Smart Retirement Income Strategy and Gain Peace of Mind
Don't wait until you're no longer working to determine where your new income will come from.
By Kiplinger Advisor Collective Published