Retirement

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• 5 ways to minimize taxes on retirement income

  It’s surprising, but true – You can avoid paying taxes on a lot of your retirement income.

  5 min read Aug 03, 2020

  

• What is estate planning?

  Estate planning is the process of arranging who will receive your assets when you die.

  5 min read Aug 03, 2020

  

• What is a fixed annuity?

  Here’s what you need to know about fixed annuities, their drawbacks and who should consider buying them.

  5 min read Jul 29, 2020

  

• What is a deferred annuity?

  Despite its advantages, a deferred annuity has some clear drawbacks, some of which are substantial.

  4 min read Jul 28, 2020

  

• Social Security spousal benefits: Here’s what spouses can get

  Those claiming spousal benefits received an average check of $786.45.

  4 min read Jul 24, 2020

  

• What is the average Social Security check?

  Find out how much your check could grow over time.

  3 min read Jul 24, 2020

  

• Best age for Social Security retirement benefits

  Delaying Social Security payments typically pays off for recipients. But not always.

  6 min read Jul 22, 2020

  

• 6 inherited IRA rules all beneficiaries must know

  Avoid the pitfalls of the process to help protect your windfall.

  7 min read Jul 17, 2020

  

• How to apply for Social Security

  Here’s what experts say you need to pay particular attention to.

  4 min read Jul 13, 2020

  

• 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.

  6 min read Jul 10, 2020