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Three Steps to Simplify Paying Your Taxes in Retirement
Once you retire, how you pay some of your taxes can change. Here's how to get a handle on them so you don't run afoul of the IRS and face penalties.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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Should You Convert a Traditional 401(k) into a Roth 401(k)?
Too rich for a Roth IRA? If your company offers a Roth 401(k), you can convert your traditional 401(k) to pay lower taxes in retirement.
By Tom Taulli Last updated
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15 Reasons You'll Regret an RV in Retirement
Making Your Money Last RV-savvy retirees talk about the downsides of spending retirement in a motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel or other recreational vehicle.
By Bob Niedt Last updated
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Need More Money for Retirement? You May Have Already Saved It.
Over 29 million lost 401(k) accounts worth almost $1.65 trillion have been forgotten by their owners. Here are eight ways you can locate your account.
By Donna LeValley Published
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10 Reasons to Leave Your Heirs a Roth IRA
Including a Roth IRA in your estate plan has clear tax advantages, which can be passed along to your heirs for years to come. But if passed down incorrectly, your heirs won’t reap the full benefits.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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Is a Phased Retirement Right for You?
Want to keep working, just not as hard? A phased retirement may just be the answer.
By Kimberly Lankford Last updated
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When to Apply for Social Security Payments? Your Age Matters
Do you know when to apply for Social Security benefits? What's the best age to start receiving monthly payments? Part of the answer lies in your birth year.
By Jacob Wolinsky Last updated
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Five Reasons to Take Social Security Early (and Four Reasons to Wait)
There are sound reasons to take Social Security early. While many experts say it's best to wait until full retirement age to claim benefits, here are some reasons to start early.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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What You Need to Know About Calculating RMDs for 2025
required minimum distributions (RMDs) As 2025 begins, it's important to know how to calculate your RMDs and be prepared for them to be higher this year than they were in 2024.
By Chris Gullotti, CFP® Last updated
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