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Ready to save money for retirement? It’s helpful to be aware of current retirement contribution limits so you know how…
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Unless you want to keep working forever, you've got to learn how to save more today for your retirement tomorrow.…
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) just announced a slight year-over-year rise in monthly benefits for Social Security and Supplemental Security…
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Wondering about the best way to save for retirement in your 50s? Don't worry if you've gotten a slow start…
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If you’ve started researching when — and where — to retire, we don’t have to tell you that living in…
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The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic is staggering. Millions of Americans have joined the ranks of the unemployed. As…
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Do you know the best age to claim you federal retirement benefits? A recent report says most older Americans don’t…
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If you are retired or thinking about retiring soon, the recent economic volatility might have you concerned about your financial…
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There could be a hidden time bomb ticking in your 401(k) that could leave you with $300,000 less to spend…
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The coronavirus pandemic has forced millions onto the unemployment rolls almost overnight. Naturally, many of those people are wondering what…
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Finding a good financial planner can be tricky in the absence of a fiduciary rule requiring investment advisors to act…
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When times get tough and you're out of work, you may be tempted to tap your 401(k) for living expenses.…
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If you're a younger investor, you may be wondering if you should use money you've saved for another purpose to…
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If you're just on the cusp of retiring, you've probably been rattled by all the recent downward moves in the…
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According to the Chinese calendar, 2020 is supposed to be the year of the rat. But if you ask anyone…
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Fundrise is a financial company that advertises itself as "a real alternative to investing in the stock market." The company…
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The best retirement plans are typically those at companies that offer to match their employees' 401(k) contributions. The way it…
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If you're thinking about using your home to fund your retirement, you might want to explore other options. The reason…
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If you've got a 401(k) or IRA, a brand new piece of legislation called the SECURE Act is making some…
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We've recently been in the midst of the longest ever bull market in U.S. history, with stocks hitting several all-time…
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For years, Clark has warned people about something known as index annuities. They're one of the hottest products in the…
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Ready to save money for retirement? It's helpful to be aware of current retirement contribution limits so you know how…
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Are you starting to save for retirement in your 30s? This decade of your life can be one of the…
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) just announced a nominal year-over-year rise in monthly benefits for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income…
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The investment world is all about low fees and, increasingly, even no fees. Leading the way on both fronts is…
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Many Americans know that when they reach retirement age, a life of comfort won't necessarily come from the income they've…
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Ned and Nancy had no visions of green golf courses and bridge tournaments when they retired five years ago. Instead,…
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Everyone wants to maximize their retirement benefits. Fortunately, the Social Security Administration (SSA) life expectancy calculator can help you do…
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In addition to the question of when you're going to retire, where is a big issue. You may vacation to…
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Are you worried by the current economics news? The latest headlines of looming recession are troubling. But money expert Clark…