Most American workers who have at least 10 years of work history will be able to start taking Social Security benefits as soon as they reach age 62. But should
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Due to a quirk in the law, IRA owners as young as age 70 1/2 can make qualified charitable distributions (QCDs), even though they aren’t required to take RMDs
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You may have read that the Social Security Trust Fund is due to be depleted in 2033, a year earlier than previous projections. This sounds alarming, except for
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If you’re five to 10 years away from retirement, it’s time to start getting specific about your plans after exiting your career.
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Social Security’s cost of living (COLA) increase has averaged 1.65% over the past decade. However, after years of paltry consumer price increases, the sharp
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The most important thing about retirement is that you have the time, money, and space to do what makes you happy. But reaching your life goals, after your
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Having a smaller home in an area with a low cost of living will leave you with more funds to do the things you love and take advantage of all the free time you
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Retirement is a decision that should be carefully thought out. Here are some things to consider when deciding whether to retire at the same time as your spouse.
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People who are receiving any type of Social Security benefits when they turn 65 will be automatically enrolled in Medicare, and will receive enrollment cards
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Passive income is key for followers of the FIRE movement. One of the best ways to have your money work for you is by investing it.
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Facing an early retirement may not be in your plans, but external forces outside your control could force this to become a reality. In the event you are faced
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The whole premise behind tax deferral is we know we’re going to have to pay income tax on this money eventually. We just want it to be less in retirement than
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