Retirement

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  6 frequently asked questions about Social Security benefits

  While the program is widely used, it can be difficult to navigate.

  2 min read Apr 18, 2023
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  How to roll over a Thrift Savings Plan to an IRA

  Here’s how to roll over your thrift savings plan into an IRA, and what to watch out for.

  4 min read Sep 21, 2023
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  What is a blind trust?

  This type of trust can be used to help avoid conflicts of interest.

  3 min read Aug 17, 2023
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  How to handle the volatile stock market if you’re about to retire

  Here’s how to handle a volatile stock market if you’re about to retire, according to experts.

  5 min read Sep 21, 2023
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  Estate planning checklist: 7 key steps to making a successful plan

  An estate plan helps protect your loved ones from unnecessary hassle and expense.

  7 min read Mar 20, 2023
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  401(k) vs. pension plan: What’s the difference?

  What retirement savers should know about 401(k)s and pension plans.

  4 min read Feb 24, 2023
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  What is the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and how does it work?

  If you work for the federal government or serve in the military, you’ll want to know more about the TSP.

  4 min read Jan 25, 2023
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  10 of the biggest changes to retirement accounts due to new 401(k) and IRA rules

  Here are ten of the most important changes in the SECURE Act 2.0 and what you need to know.

  6 min read Jan 24, 2023
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  Saving for retirement when you’re in your 20s

  Start stashing cash while you’re young and you’ll be richly rewarded down the road.

  3 min read Dec 13, 2022
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  Nearly 1 in 3 Gen Z workers are not actively saving for retirement, and it could be a half-million-dollar mistake

  A top financial regret is not saving enough for retirement, with 19 percent of Americans citing it.

  5 min read Dec 02, 2022