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Great Jobs for Retirees
retirement Your career job is ending. It’s time to consider how to earn extra cash in retirement working at something you’ve always wanted to do.
By Bob Niedt Last updated
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Worst Places to Retire in the U.S.
Whether it reflects the quality of life, quality of healthcare or affordability, Kentucky ranks last as a retirement destination on WalletHub's 2024 survey.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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Best Places to Retire in the U.S.
Whether it's warmer weather, quality healthcare or a low tax burden, Florida ranks number one as a retirement paradise.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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Do You Have the Five Pillars of Retirement Planning in Place?
A solid retirement plan requires planning in these five areas so you’re covered on everything from taxes to health care expenses to what happens to your estate when you’re gone.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC® Published
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Four Tips to Get Your Financial Wellness in Shape
You don’t have to achieve financial peace of mind all at once, but budgeting, setting goals, protecting against risk and saving for retirement can get you there.
By Salene Hitchcock-Gear, President of Prudential Individual Life Insurance Published
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Smart Ways to Handle an Inheritance
inheritance A bequest could change your life, but don’t quit your day job.
By Sandra Block Last updated
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Perplexed by the Gift Tax? Here Are Answers to 10 Common Questions
taxes Generous gifts can sometimes come with tax consequences, but in general, only very wealthy people need to worry about gift taxes. Still, there could be IRS paperwork involved.
By Joelle Spear, CFP® Last updated
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16 Retirement Mistakes You Will Regret Forever
retirement From saving too little to claiming Social Security too early, there are plenty of ways that current and future retirees can sabotage their golden years.
By Bob Niedt Last updated
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How to Add Treasury Bonds, Bills and Notes to an IRA
investing While you can't use the government's TreasuryDirect website to buy Treasury securities for your IRA, there are other ways to get the securities online.
By Lisa Gerstner Last updated
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