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Retirement shouldn’t be an afterthought for millennials.

Those claiming spousal benefits received an average check of $931.

If you’re leaving your job, don’t forget to take action on your 401(k).

Working past age 65? Don’t ignore Medicare.

Here are three changes that boomers should consider for their portfolios.

Here’s how to tell if the new 401(k) ‘super catch-up’ is right for you.

While rare, an annuity issuer failing can be a nightmare for policyholders.

Social Security and Medicare act as lifelines for millions of Americans.

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