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9 ways for early retirees to cover health care costs
Early retirement requires careful planning, especially when it comes to health care.
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5 potential solutions to keep Social Security from going broke
The annual trustee report warns that postponing a crisis isn’t the same as solving it.
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How to buy an annuity: Get passive income for life
Here’s how to purchase an annuity and get passive income for life.
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Income annuities: What are they and how do they work?
An income annuity converts a lump sum of money into a stream of income payments.
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Annuities vs. life insurance: What’s the difference?
Here’s how annuities and life insurance work and their similarities and differences.
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Top 4 retirement worries — and how to best deal with them
If you’re concerned about retirement, you’re not alone.
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How to use the safe withdrawal rate (SWR) method
While the method isn’t perfect, it serves as a guideline to help retirees know where they stand.
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Retirement planning checklist: 5 key steps to being financially prepared
When it comes to investing for retirement, time is your best friend.
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What is a charitable gift annuity?
Charitable gift annuities offer a strategic approach to philanthropy.
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How are annuities taxed? 3 things you need to know
Here are the tax advantages offered by annuities – and three key things to know.
3 min read May 28, 2024