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What is transfer on death (TOD) for estate planning?
Probate is time-consuming and costly, but a TOD account helps your heirs avoid the process.
5 min read Feb 14, 2024 -
What is a required minimum distribution (RMD)?
An RMD is specific amount of money that must be withdrawn from some retirement plans at a certain age.
4 min read Feb 14, 2024 -
Social Security earnings test: How your benefits could be impacted
Retirees will want to figure out whether the earnings limit will affect their benefit check and by how much.
3 min read Feb 09, 2024 -
How to invest money today
Ready to invest your money but aren’t sure how to get started? Here’s what you need to know.
6 min read Feb 08, 2024 -
5 different types of FIRE
There are a lot of different flavors of the FIRE movement.
3 min read Feb 02, 2024 -
The rule of 25 for retirement: What it means and how to calculate it
The 25x rule is a guideline used to estimate how much you need to save for retirement.
3 min read Jan 26, 2024 -
What is the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement?
FIRE participants try to gain financial independence by amassing wealth and cutting expenses. Here’s how FIRE works.
7 min read Jan 25, 2024 -
How to apply for Social Security
Here’s what experts say you need to pay particular attention to.
5 min read Jan 12, 2024 -
What is a 403(b) plan and how does it work?
It’s like a 401(k), except for a different type of employee.
3 min read Jan 10, 2024 -
How to manage your money after you retire
The key issue for managing your money in retirement is ensuring you won’t outlive your savings.
9 min read Jan 10, 2024