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How Vanguard founder Jack Bogle made investing affordable and angered stock brokers
Bogle did more than anyone else to enrich investors rather than stock brokers.
1 min read Jan 17, 2019 -
One of the least populated states should be America’s hottest retirement destination — here’s why
The reasons should inform how, and where, you end up spending your retirement.
3 min read Jul 24, 2018 -
Bankrate study: Seniors’ incomes in 47 states don’t go far enough
Bankrate finds retirement incomes are inadequate in all but 3 states.
7 min read May 23, 2016 -
Do husband’s delayed retirement credits boost spousal Social Security benefit?
Find out if a husband’s delay in taking retirement will mean a hike in his wife’s benefit.
2 min read Aug 12, 2015 -
Do I get my late spouse’s Social Security?
Grief can be followed by disappointment when survivors benefits are misunderstood.
2 min read Jul 22, 2015 -
Can you afford The Villages?
Moving to The Villages, the fastest-growing retirement community in the U.S., requires a healthy retirement income.
2 min read Mar 30, 2015 -
Survey: 36 percent not saving for retirement
Bankrate’s survey finds an alarming lack of savings among Americans.
3 min read Aug 18, 2014 -
Waive 60-day IRA rollover requirement?
It’s not easy, but you can apply to the IRS for a waiver of the 60-day IRA rollover rule.
3 min read Mar 13, 2014 -
Can’t avoid tax on early 401(k) pay
A 401(k) hardship withdrawal will nick you twice — once in taxes, and again in a penalty fee.
1 min read Sep 04, 2009