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    Retirement Red Zone47 Articles

    An older husband and younger wife smile at each other while cooking.

    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.

    Retired couple review paperwork somberly

    Tue, Nov 28, 2023

    Planning for a High-Income Retirement? Don’t Get Blindsided by This Surprise Tax

    Capital gains, dividends, rental income, royalties, interest income, and non-qualified annuities – learn more to strategize potential tax hits.

    Tue, Nov 14, 2023

    This Big Exception Is Helping Many High Earners Double Their IRA Contribution

    For those who qualify, this big retirement saving advantage gives investors the chance to double their IRA contributions. Many people don’t even realize they are eligible. Learn how this potential strategy works – even for high earners.

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    Tue, Oct 31, 2023

    5 Strategies for Inherited IRAs

    RMDs, tax strategies, timing withdrawals, and more nuts-and-bolts IRA owners and designated beneficiaries should know.

    Two women smile while looking at a computer. The mature woman on the left has her hand clenched in celebration.

    Wed, Oct 25, 2023

    Are You In The Top 3% of Retirees?

    The average American has less than $260,000 for retirement. But this number might not tell the story you think it does.

    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.