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What to do before, during and after your annuity free look period
A free look gives extra time to review an annuity contract and revise your decision.
6 min read Oct 21, 2024 -
Where Harris and Trump stand on Medicare and Social Security
Social Security and Medicare act as lifelines for millions of Americans.
8 min read Oct 10, 2024 -
Social Security payments to rise 2.5% in 2025 after COLA increase
Here’s how much Social Security payments are increasing for 2025.
2 min read Oct 10, 2024 -
9 retirement investing mistakes to avoid
A financially secure retirement won’t just happen to you. Craft a carefully considered plan and stick to it.
7 min read Oct 08, 2024 -
Should you retire in New York? It ranks as the second-worst state for retirees, here’s why
New York’s lack of affordability pushed the state to 49th in Bankrate’s rankings.
5 min read Oct 07, 2024 -
The 2024 election and your retirement: How to stay financially prepared regardless of who wins
Retirees must stay up to date on changes and how those changes affect their plans.
6 min read Oct 04, 2024 -
Does an annuity make sense if you don’t have a high net worth?
Annuities come with risks, including high fees and low liquidity.
6 min read Oct 03, 2024 -
This is the least affordable state for America’s retirees in 2024 (Hint: It’s on the West Coast)
The Golden State may just be too expensive of a place for many Americans to spend their golden years.
5 min read Oct 02, 2024 -
3 simple rules to retire as a millionaire
If you want to retire a millionaire, the first thing to know is that it’s simple but not easy.
7 min read Oct 01, 2024 -
What is the 4% rule for retirement withdrawals?
This rule of thumb shows how much a retiree should withdraw from their savings to live on each year.
4 min read Sep 27, 2024