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Preparing for the Next Recession: Six Considerations for Retirees
Being more disciplined and risk averse in the good times can make it easier to weather the bad times when they inevitably arrive.
By Craig Kirsner, Investment Adviser Representative • Published
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Finances Aside, What Does a Happy Retirement Look Like?
Three examples of retirees show what it means to thrive in retirement. The common denominators provide clues on how to swing your own happy retirement.
By Dennis D. Coughlin, CFP, AIF • Published
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Will You Pay Higher Taxes in Retirement?
Your Social Security income and RMDs will most likely combine to deliver a tax torpedo, but there are ways to reduce your income in retirement to pay less tax.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC® • Published
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10 Strategies to Consider When Retiring During a Volatile Market
If you're retiring when the stock market is volatile, there are strategies to follow to be more in control.
By Deborah Yao • Published
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How Can Women Worried About Retirement Stay on Track?
Developing a resilient long-term plan is more important than ever as more women fear being blindsided by outside events despite doing all the right things.
By Kristi Martin Rodriguez • Published
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How to Find Fixed Indexed Annuities That Work for You
No two annuities are the same, and fixed indexed annuities have exploded in popularity. Here are some tips to keep in mind when looking for a good FIA.
By Bradley Rosen • Published
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Here’s a Way to Save Social Security and Defer RMDs
People who don’t need Social Security benefits could opt out of receiving them in exchange for not being forced to take required minimum distributions.
By Chris Heerlein, Investment Adviser Representative • Published
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2023 Could Be the Year to Welcome Back the 60/40 Portfolio
Bond yields are the highest they’ve been in 15 years, and stocks appear less expensive than before. The odds are now in favor of the balanced portfolio.
By Mel Casey, CFA®, CAIA • Published
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Are You Confident About Your Retirement Prospects?
If you said no, you’re not alone. Lack of financial literacy and feeling like they’re running out of time undermine Americans’ retirement confidence. What can we do?
By Brad Hearn • Published