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    Tue, Sep 9, 2025

    5 Creative Ways to Prepare for Retirement While Unemployed

    Unemployed and worried about retirement? Learn five innovative ways to keep your retirement plans on solid ground, even without a regular paycheck.
    Mature couple looking at a laptop to understand their spousal social security options.

    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.

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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.

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