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Hit hard by the alternative minimum tax (AMT)? Here are 6 ways to reduce how much you owe
While it was designed to catch wealthy tax avoiders, the AMT may unwittingly snare many others too.
4 min read Oct 02, 2020 -
Survey: More than 1 in 4 Americans to tap retirement accounts during coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus is hitting not only Americans’ health but also their ability to save for retirement.
4 min read May 27, 2020 -
How the SECURE Act impacts your retirement savings
It’s now the biggest legislative change to the retirement system in more than a decade.
8 min read Mar 06, 2020 -
Survey: More than half of American workers say they are behind in saving for retirement
Everyone wants their golden years to be golden. But saving for them is another thing.
5 min read Nov 21, 2019 -
Survey: Less than a third of Americans have increased their retirement savings rate this year
And find out who’s most likely to boost their retirement contributions.
5 min read Aug 21, 2019 -
Why Nebraska is the best state to retire
The Cornhusker State deserves a look as a place to settle after your work days are over.
3 min read Aug 20, 2019 -
Why retirees are unretiring — and no, it’s not only for the money
For many, working one day and then never again is not how the story goes.
5 min read Feb 22, 2019 -
What the new House bill to expand Social Security could mean for you
Benefits would be enhanced under the proposal and the rich would pay more.
3 min read Feb 05, 2019 -
Millennials expected to get twice as much from Social Security as retirees today. It may not be enough
There’s good and bad news about future retirement income for younger Americans.
3 min read Feb 01, 2019 -
How Vanguard founder Jack Bogle made investing affordable and angered stock brokers
Bogle did more than anyone else to enrich investors rather than stock brokers.
1 min read Jan 17, 2019