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It’s vital to be fully prepared before you retire, and even make some room in your plans for the unexpected.
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Compare your current savings progress at your age see if you’re on track for retirement.
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Cost of living is the biggest priority for Americans when deciding where to retire.
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Texas is known for low taxes and sunshine, but that’s where the superlatives end.
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Affordability for retirees varies wildly from state to state.
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The man who invented the 4% rule, William Bengen, says it’s time to break it.
Donald Trump signs an executive order.
The order may give plan sponsors legal cover to add alternative investments to 401(k)s.
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Don’t make these mistakes on the road to retirement.
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