Retirement

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  What is Social Security and how does it work?

  Here’s how Social Security works, how it’s funded, and how it fits into your retirement plan.

  6 min read May 22, 2025
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  How predictable income can help investors sleep better when the market’s volatile

  Guaranteed income streams can make you feel more comfortable when stocks are falling.

  4 min read May 22, 2025
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  IRA vs. 401(k): Which retirement plan is better?

  IRA plans are held in high regard, but how do they compare to a 401(k)?

  9 min read May 22, 2025
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  Does it make sense to delay annuity payouts until your 80s?

  Longevity annuities are a way to ensure against outliving your savings in old age.

  5 min read May 22, 2025
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  How Social Security benefits are calculated

  Find out how your Social Security benefits are calculated for your retirement.

  4 min read May 20, 2025
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  5 things every couple needs to know before buying a joint annuity

  A joint and survivor annuity payout isn’t inherently good or bad — it’s a tool.

  6 min read May 19, 2025
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  What’s an individual retirement annuity? How they work, contribution limits and payouts

  Individual retirement annuities can provide regular income to retirees.

  5 min read May 15, 2025
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  How to find an old 401(k) account: Best ways to track down your lost or forgotten funds

  Not sure where those old 401(k) accounts went? Here’s how to track down your lost funds.

  3 min read May 14, 2025
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  Custodial Roth IRA: How and why to start a Roth IRA for kids

  This type of account can help your child save for retirement as soon as they start earning income.

  5 min read May 14, 2025
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  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 May 14, 2025