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Choosing between single-life pension benefits and joint-and-survivor options? Learn why life insurance may not be the best substitute for spousal protection and how to make informed retirement decisions.
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Explore how the 2024 U.S. presidential election could impact markets, taxes, and key sectors. Learn what a Biden or Trump victory might mean for investors, policy shifts, and economic growth.
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Selling your home for a profit? Learn how capital gains tax works, who qualifies for the $250K/$500K exclusion, and smart strategies to reduce your tax bill. Understand exceptions, surviving spouse rules, and more.
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Getting remarried? Discover six key financial planning tips for second marriages—from prenups and estate updates to managing kids’ expenses and aligning retirement goals.
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Explore the key differences between Roth IRAs and Roth 401(k), 403(b), and 457 plans. Learn about contribution limits, tax benefits, RMD rules, and which Roth account may be right for your retirement strategy.
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Explore how Roth IRA conversions can help reduce future tax burdens under the expanded tax brackets from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Learn when conversions make sense and how to optimize your retirement strategy.
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Learn how to manage investment risk in your employer-sponsored retirement plan. Understand market, interest rate, and inflation risks, assess your risk tolerance, and build a diversified, goal-aligned portfolio.
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When the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed, it provided relief from unwanted required minimum distributions (RMDs), and the accompanying tax burden, for many Americans by waiving some RMD requirements for 2020. This provided immediate tax relief and allowed some investors to keep their money invested.
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Getting ready to retire? Learn key steps to take before leaving the workforce—from budgeting and scheduling your time to tax strategies and long-term planning—to help ensure a smooth transition into retirement.
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Learn how married couples can protect retirement income with spousal pension rules, QDROs in divorce, and spousal IRAs. Explore key strategies to support stay-at-home spouses in long-term financial planning.
