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Defense Department Considers Further Changes to Military Retirement System
rubberball/Getty ImagesJust months after making sweeping changes to its retirement system, the U.S. Department of Defense — the largest employer in the United States — is eyeing further
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Brexit & Your 401(k): What to Expect & How to React
If ever there ever was a time for not thinking about the money you’ve been stashing for retirement, it’s now.Even before Britain’s decision to exit the Europe
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Find Your Ideal Retirement City: A Personalized Selector
Lund/Marc Romanelli/Getty ImagesIf you’ve planned well, a comfortable retirement is the prize when you break the tape at the career finish line. You may daydream for years about retiring at th
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Best & Worst Cities for Retirement: A Data-Driven Analysis
Maria Teijeiro/GettyImagesEvery year, millions of us decide we’ve had enough of the grind and that it’s time to figure out where to kick back in retirement. While many Americans ultimat
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Investing in TIPS within an IRA: Preserve Your Purchasing Power
Doug Ross/Getty ImagesStock market storms make investors nervous. The raw memories of the 2008-2009 crash and recession still cause angst. But that doesn’t mean that all investments are off th
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Retirement Planning: Navigating the Transition - One Year to Go
No. 1: Plan the transitionJGI/Tom Grill/Getty ImagesAs life transitions go, retirement ranks way up there among the most challenging, both financially and emotionally.Many decisions carry financial a
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Generate Retirement Income with Rental Property: A Comprehensive Guide
© GANNA MARTYSHEVA/Shutterstock.comSome people swear real estate investing is the way to create a comfortable retirement: Buy a piece of property. Find a renter. Collect income while the tenant
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Retiring Early: Is It Possible? Risks and Considerations
© Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock.comMany workers would love to retire in their mid-30s or early 40s to enjoy their youth, health and families. But is this realistic?Retiring super early can
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Record Retirement Savings: Americans Increase Contributions - Bankrate Survey
© Glowonconcept/Shutterstock.comMore Americans, especially younger people, are saving for retirement, and they’re socking away more money as well.As much as 21% of people surveyed are sav
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Early Retirement Costs: 5 Financial Considerations Before You Retire
© bikeriderlondon/Shutterstock.comRetiring early — say, before age 65 — is a dream for many people. That dream, though, comes at a cost. Before you say, “So long
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Top 5 Affordable Countries for Retirement Under $1,500/Month
Retiring well on a tight budget doesn’t have to be a pipe dream if you’re willing to consider living outside U.S. borders. International Living, an information resource for
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IRS Clarifies Tax Rules for After-Tax 401(k) Contributions
Caiaimage/Sam Edwards/Getty ImagesRetirement savers with after-tax money stashed in a traditional 401(k) or a Roth 401(k) account get an official reprieve from the IRS.Recall that in a traditional 40
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5 Retirement Myths to Avoid: Expert Financial Insights
© jjspring/Shutterstock.comRetirement advice often comes across as time-honored gems that must be followed. The fact is, the advice doesn’t apply to everyone. What works for m
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Retirement Reinvented: 70% of Retirees Plan to Work Part-Time
Kitty Felde, 62, loves talking about books with young people. After she retired from radio journalism, she started a Book Club for Kids podcast.Being retired in her early 60s was never part of Kitty
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Social Security Outlook: Millennials Less Optimistic About Future Benefits
If you’re in the youngest generation of workers, you probably think getting Social Security benefits when you’re retirement age is a pretty dim prospect. 29% of younger millennials do n
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Secure Your Retirement: Strategies to Avoid Running Out of Money
© Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock.comThe average life expectancy in the U.S. is higher than ever, and while that is great news, there is a potential downside: Retirees today need to plan on
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Understanding IRA Basics: 10 Key Terms for Retirement Planning
© Kiselev Andrey Valerevich/Shutterstock.comIf you already have an IRA or are thinking of opening one, give yourself a pat on the back. An IRA is a great retirement resource that offers the bene
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WiseBanyan Review: Automate Your Savings & Achieve Your Financial Goals
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Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs) 2017: What Seniors Need to Know
© Ruslan Guzov/Shutterstock.comThe recent announcement from Social Security about its cost-of-living increase has created intense controversy among those who will be affected most.Retired Social
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Top 5 Affordable Caribbean Islands for Retirement
Noelia Magnusson Photography/GettyImagesEver dream of retiring on an island? The Caribbean’s proximity to the East Coast of the U.S. makes it an attractive location, but some islands are cost-
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Lambda Variant COVID-19: What Experts Say & What It Means for TravelThe latest COVID-19 variant is one t...
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Emergency Fund: Why You Need One & How to Build ItWe’ve all experienced unexpected financial emergencies-a fender bender, an unexpected medical bill, a broken appliance, a loss of income, or even a damaged cell phone. Large or small, these unp...
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Wells Fargo Way2Save Account Review: High-Yield Savings & Bonus OffersLast week, I signed up for Wells Fargo’s Way2Save program to try to stow away some money at a higher rate than ING Direct. I can save some money at 5% APY and receive a bonus from the bank on my ann...
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IRS Reporting Requirements for Savings Account Withdrawals: What You Need to KnowHow Much Can I Withdraw From My Savings Account Without It Being Reported to the IRS? Financial institutions are required to report cash withdrawals in excess of $10,000 to the Internal Reven...