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What is a beneficiary?
The beneficiary is typically a person, but it could be any number of individuals as well as other entities.
5 min read Sep 14, 2022 -
What is a charitable trust?
Looking to help out a great cause while also gaining a number of key advantages? Here’s how a charitable trust works.
4 min read Sep 13, 2022 -
A retiree’s guide to hosting on Airbnb
Here’s how you can stay safe and maximize your profits by becoming a home sharing host in retirement.
6 min read Sep 06, 2022 -
Grantor trust: What it is and a guide to how the rules work
This revocable trust has all its income and deductions reported on the owner’s tax return. Learn more about how it works.
3 min read Aug 24, 2022 -
How to suspend Social Security benefits and when it makes sense to do so
Here’s what to know about suspending Social Security benefits and when you might want to.
5 min read Aug 19, 2022 -
Why Florida is Bankrate’s best state for retirement in 2022
The Sunshine State came out on top for retirees in 2022, here’s how.
3 min read Aug 18, 2022 -
Inflation may push Social Security COLA up around 10% in 2023
Surging prices could push next year’s Social Security COLA to 10%.
2 min read Aug 12, 2022 -
Stocks, bonds and mutual funds: How are they different?
Stocks, bonds and mutual funds are different investments that produce varied returns.
4 min read Aug 09, 2022 -
Top 10 reasons to contribute to a 401(k)
Here are the top ten reasons to contribute to your workplace retirement plan.
3 min read Aug 04, 2022 -
5 things every millennial should know about saving for retirement
For millennials, retirement shouldn’t be an afterthought, because they have the best money-making asset: time.
4 min read Aug 04, 2022