Retirement
Trouble Spots Emerge In An Overall Positive CPI Report
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What Trump’s 2026 Budget Would Mean For Older Adults
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Trump would freeze spending for many services for older adults, deeply cut others, slash staffing for key programs, and abolish an office that manages many initiatives.
Nothing Beautiful About 21% Cuts To Social Security
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The Great Wealth Transfer: 6 Reasons Why It Might Fall Short
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Is Fear Triggering Early Social Security Benefit Claims?
Fear-driven decision making, like claiming Social Security early, can undermine long-term retirement security.
ByDan Doonan,
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You Don’t Need A Retirement Coach—Or Do You?
Professional golf and tennis players have coaches to guide their way, give them feedback, and help them get to where they want to go. Coaches can also help retirees.
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Attention: The Real Currency Of Life, According To Naval Ravikant
Discover why Naval Ravikant declares attention—not money or time—the true currency of life, and learn how to reclaim yours in today’s distraction age.
ByTim Maurer,
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Private Equity In Your 401(k)? Trump May Reshape Retirement Investing
President Donald Trump is considering an executive order to open retirement plans up to private equity and alternative investments. Here are a few key considerations.
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An Overlooked Truth About The Healthiest Way To Age
Retirement years afford an opportunity to find new physical challenges that can promote living better longer. Find your own "hard thing."
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Why You Need A Legacy Plan Before It’s Too Late
Learn why every couple needs a legacy plan to ease loss, avoid probate, and protect their family's future before it's too late.
ByDavid Kudla,
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Why You Must Involve Your Adult Children In Your Financial Plan
Involving your children in your planning is one of the most powerful ways to protect your legacy and give your loved ones the clarity they’ll need when it matters most.
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4 Steps To Build A Portfolio Of Lifetime Retirement Income
Create financial security and enjoy your retirement by building a portfolio of reliable, lifetime retirement income.
BySteve Vernon,
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The False Promise Of Retirement Target-Date Mutual Funds
Target-date funds may seem simple, but they can miss your real retirement needs. Learn why a personalized plan could help you retire with more clarity and control.
ByJames Brewer,
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What’s Your Retirement Forecast? Heat, Hurricanes And Wildfires Ahead
Extreme weather is no longer a seasonal event—it’s a retirement risk. Discover why your future ZIP code may matter more than your portfolio.
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What Retirees Need To Know About Social Security’s Funding Deficit
The 2025 Social Security Trustees Report is a flashing red light for Congress to prevent future benefits reductions, but also for retirees to prepare for these potential cuts.
BySteve Vernon,
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Making Money Matter More: The Power Of A ‘Massively Transformative Purpose’
Discover how a Massively Transformative Purpose can make your money matter more by aligning wealth with meaning, values, and impact.
ByTim Maurer,
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5 Things To Ask Aging Parents About Emergency Evacuations
We may think it won't happen to us or our aging parents, but it can. Learn from recent emergencies across the US. Bring up 5 questions for safety of aging loved ones.
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Social Security’s Annual Earnings Limitation Made Simple
Learn how Social Security’s annual earnings limit works, who it affects, and how it impacts your benefits before full retirement age.
ByThomas Hager,
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How Retirees Can Prepare For The Financial Impact Of Stagflation
Worried about rising prices and slowing growth? Here's how retirees can protect their finances and income from the impact of stagflation.
BySteve Vernon,
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Key Policy Steps Could Ease Social Security’s Finances
Social Security faces manageable financial challenges that could become easier if policymakers took meaningful steps in the right direction.
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Highly Profitable Corporations Amass Trillions In Cash And Pay Out Trillions In Dividends
Data on nonfinancial corporations show high profits, trillions in cash, large dividend payouts and modest capital expenditures.
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4 Ways To Pivot When Your Retirement Doesn’t Go As Planned
Retirement rarely goes as planned. Learn four pivots to prepare for the unexpected and build a resilient retirement plan that works—no matter when it starts.
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5 Questions To Help You Define Enough After Retirement
How do you know you have enough—money, possessions, time, luxuries? This article outlines how to define enough.
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Seven Important Points About Part D Drug Plans And Pharmacies
How your choice of pharmacy affects what you pay for Medicare drugs—and why “preferred” doesn’t always mean cheapest. Tips to avoid costly surprises.
ByDiane Omdahl,
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