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Tue, Aug 26, 2025
Social Security Spousal Benefits: What You Need to Know
If you’re married—or have ever been married—you might be able to collect extra Social Security benefits. Discover this lesser-known strategy for retirement income.
Tue, Jul 15, 2025
Is Life Insurance Considered an Investment?
Unsure if your life insurance is just for death benefits? Find out how whole and universal life policies can accumulate cash value, and whether they can serve as a greater long-term financial tool than you expected.
Tue, Jul 8, 2025
Understanding Medigap
Learn why some Original Medicare patients boost their coverage with Medigap, a private health insurance policy, and if it could be a smart option for you.
Tue, Jul 1, 2025
Understanding Medicare IRMAA
The higher your income, the more you should plan ahead for higher Medicare costs. Discover money-saving strategies to approach your IRMAA premiums—and how to reduce them in the future.
Tue, Jun 17, 2025
How to Take Your Retirement Accounts Beyond Traditional Investments
Self-directed IRAs offer similar benefits to traditional IRAs, with more flexible investment options. But it’s not the best option for everybody. Find out if it could be right for you.
Tue, May 20, 2025
Roth Conversions and RMDs
You can’t avoid required minimum distributions, but with smart strategies, you could potentially make them less painful.
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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.