Retirement

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  What is the average Social Security check?

  Find out how much your Social Security payments could grow over time.

  3 min read Apr 22, 2025
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  Here’s the salary you need to claim the maximum $5,108 monthly Social Security benefit

  Getting to the top Social Security benefit — $5,108 in 2025 — isn’t easy.

  4 min read Apr 22, 2025
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  IRA required minimum distribution (RMD) table 2024-2025

  If you’ve reached age 73, you must take RMDs. Use this table as a guide.

  3 min read Apr 22, 2025
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  How auto-IRAs are reshaping retirement for Americans without 401(k)s

  The retirement gap is real, and states are stepping up.

  5 min read Apr 22, 2025
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  Revocable trust vs. will: A guide to estate planning

  Knowing that your assets are going where you intend them can bring you peace of mind.

  6 min read Apr 22, 2025
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  Should you buy an annuity inside your 401(k)?

  In-plan annuities offer peace of mind, but they aren’t a one-size-fits-all solution.

  6 min read Apr 21, 2025
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  How to transfer an existing annuity with a 1035 exchange

  If your current annuity is dragging you down, a 1035 exchange could be a smart move.

  5 min read Apr 16, 2025
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  What to know when inheriting an annuity

  Here’s how inheriting an annuity works and what to do with it.

  5 min read Apr 15, 2025
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  What is a registered index-linked annuity (RILA)?

  RILAs offer exposure to the stock market with built-in protection from losses.

  5 min read Apr 15, 2025
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  Retirement planning: What it is and 4 key first steps to get started

  Ready to start planning for retirement? Here’s what you should know.

  5 min read Apr 15, 2025