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401(k) rollover options: What to do if you lose or change your job
Decisions you make now can end up costing a lot more later, so carefully weigh what to do with your 401(k).
5 min read Aug 22, 2025 -
Americans are flocking to Texas, so why does it rank as the second worst U.S. state to retire in?
Texas is known for low taxes and sunshine, but that’s where the superlatives end.
4 min read Aug 22, 2025 -
What is a charitable gift annuity?
Charitable gift annuities offer a strategic approach to philanthropy.
5 min read Aug 21, 2025 -
What is a 414(h) plan and how does it work?
You might be offered this type of plan if you work for the government.
5 min read Aug 21, 2025 -
How are annuities taxed? 3 things you need to know
Here are the tax advantages offered by annuities – and three key things to know.
3 min read Aug 21, 2025 -
SIMPLE IRAs: What they are, how they work and who can have one
These plans are great for small businesses in search of a straightforward and inexpensive retirement plan.
5 min read Aug 21, 2025 -
The 10 most affordable states for retirees in 2025
Affordability for retirees varies wildly from state to state.
3 min read Aug 20, 2025 -
How to avoid paying taxes on Social Security income
Here’s how the experts say you can avoid taxes on Social Security and why you might not want to.
7 min read Aug 19, 2025 -
6 ways to avoid going broke in retirement
Here are six basic strategies to make sure your money lasts as long as you do.
4 min read Aug 19, 2025 -
The 4% rule is so 1994: Here’s the original author’s new retirement advice
The man who invented the 4% rule, William Bengen, says it’s time to break it.
6 min read Aug 19, 2025