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Delaware is the best state for retirees this year, followed by West Virginia, Georgia, South Carolina and Missouri.

If it involves finances, there’s a way to plan for it and optimize the outcome.

It’s vital to set up alternative income streams for retirement – here’s how.

Why retiring later than you hoped can be a good idea.

While some withdrawal options exist, they often come with limitations.

Leaving your job? Making the wrong decision with your 401(k) could cost you big time.

How to decide if returning to work after retirement is a good idea.

A reverse rollover is when you transfer funds from an IRA into a 401(k).

Tapping your retirement accounts early can cost you big time.

Worried Social Security may run out? How to boost your retirement savings today.

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