Retirement
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How much should I save for retirement?
Here’s how to run the numbers on your own retirement savings and what you need to know.
9 min read May 22, 2024 -
IRA vs. 401(k): Which one is better?
IRA plans are held in high regard, but how do they compare to a 401(k)?
9 min read May 22, 2024 -
Tax cuts are set to expire in 2025 – Is it time to do a Roth IRA conversion?
Here’s why a Roth IRA conversion may make sense for you – and pitfalls to beware.
4 min read May 21, 2024 -
What is a nest egg and how do you build a big one?
Because your nest egg is money that you’re saving for a special purpose, you want to carefully protect it.
4 min read May 07, 2024 -
What are fixed index annuities? Benefits, risks and how they work
These annuities protect your principal from market losses — but there’s a catch.
6 min read Apr 30, 2024 -
How to convert a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA
Speak with a financial advisor or a tax expert before making the move.
4 min read Apr 29, 2024 -
What are pension plans?
Pensions offer a source of retirement income — no employee contributions required.
7 min read Apr 25, 2024 -
Medicare and Social Security: How they work together
Both provide benefits for older Americans — but in different ways.
6 min read Apr 23, 2024 -
Medicare and Social Security funding: FICA taxes and trust funds, explained
Payroll taxes are the main source of funding for both Medicare and Social Security.
4 min read Apr 23, 2024 -
5 Medicare rules to know before returning to work in retirement
Know these Medicare rules before getting a job in retirement.
7 min read Apr 22, 2024