The Best Way to Pay off Debts Before You Retire

You might feel tempted to utilize a somewhat controversial method of paying off debts as your target retirement date approaches… But should you?
Read MoreYou might feel tempted to utilize a somewhat controversial method of paying off debts as your target retirement date approaches… But should you?
Read MoreWith inflation rising rapidly, how will your retirement income and lifestyle be impacted?
Read MoreOnce you enter retirement, you will need to switch your strategy from saving to taking withdrawals. And while doing so, you must navigate complicated IRS rules.
Read MoreBecause life tends to bring so many surprises, there are never any guarantees when it comes to retirement savings and planning. But this quick check-up can help you decide if you’re on the right track.
Read MoreIt is important to consider what happens to each of you if the other spouse passes away first. In most cases this is an unpredictable part of life.
Read MoreAt some point, you might feel that you’re ready to - or need to - claim your benefits. What if that decision turns out to feel like a mistake, and you regret it? Can you change your mind and delay your benefits until later?
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Over the past year and half, we’ve all thought about contagious diseases and healthcare much more than we normally would. Living through a state of emergency can prompt us to rethink many of our plans, including our estate plans....
Read MoreHave you set a target retirement date yet? Or, are you still evaluating your options? Either way, it is likely that you will continue to reevaluate your budget even after you retire! That’s because the costs of various goods and...
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Read MoreAsk ten different people about their dreams for retirement, and you might get ten different answers. But one theme will pop up regularly: Many of us envision a debt-free life. And in particular, paying off the mortgage before...
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Read MoreWashington lawmakers never fail to keep us entertained (or concerned, depending upon your perspective). But the latest news seems a bit confusing for many of you. What exactly is the debt ceiling, and why do they want to raise it...
Read MoreAfter decades of working, planning, and saving, you’re finally beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel! But now, as you head into the final stretch of your career, you must avoid a few common mistakes. Make wise...
Read MoreIdeally, retirement planning begins early in your career and then continues for decades. You will make a number of decisions when you first open a retirement account, and then reevaluate those decisions throughout your career as you...
Read MoreMany Americans worry that they are under-prepared for retirement, citing insufficient savings and a rising cost of living. Even worse, according to the Federal Reserve one quarter of working adults have no retirement savings at all. In...
Read MoreAre you planning to retire sometime within the next decade? Many of us have been planning for this moment for many years, and now we’re in the home stretch of our careers. We hope you’re feeling confident about your plans,...
Read MoreNo, it is not your imagination. The cost of many goods and services has risen over the past year, and some of those price hikes are significant. Most household budgets have been impacted, and the measures of inflation are indeed...
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