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    Tue, Apr 9, 2024

    Retirement Planning for Spouses with an Age Difference

    Couples with a significant age gap may have to plan for effectively two retirements. Here are the things to consider.

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    Tue, Apr 2, 2024

    What to Know About Medicare if You’re Still Working

    Your Medicare options while working past 65 depend on the size of your employer but there are also implications for COBRA and HSAs.

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    Tue, Mar 26, 2024

    Tax Credits vs. Tax Deductions: What’s the Difference?

    Get the lowdown on exemptions, above-the-line deductions, refundable vs. nonrefundable credits, and savings you might not have considered.

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    Tue, Mar 19, 2024

    The 4 Stages of the Stock Market Cycle – And What Drives Them

    Take into account these four marketing cycle stages as you evaluate your own portfolio’s performance.

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    Wed, Mar 13, 2024

    3 Pitfalls of Politics and Investing… And How to Avoid Them

    Lawmakers in Washington can have a real impact on the stock market. Here’s how you can react.

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    Wed, Mar 6, 2024

    Emerging Market Equities – An Undervalued Opportunity?

    The 24 countries in the Emerging Market Index represent 90% of the world’s population and 80% of the world’s GDP. So why is this market undervalued? More importantly, should you get invested?

    6 Sources of Retirement Income

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    6 Sources of Retirement Income

    Many retirement planning guides focus on finances, but we believe a satisfying retirement goes beyond how much money you have saved. It’s also about how you intend to use your savings.