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Editorial Staff
Found in: Financial Planning
Many Americans are in the process of reassessing their spending patterns, and boomers and seniors are no exception. 73% of adults over age 50 started saving more or cutting back on spending last year, compared to 2010, according to a report by the AARP.
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Ed Slott & Company
Found in: Financial Planning, IRAs, Retirement Planning
Social Security may be one of the cheapest annuities available. But wait...you don’t “buy” your Social Security annuity payments, right? You’re simply entitled to receive them after meeting certain requirements. Nevertheless. (Part 2 of 2)
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Editorial Staff
Found in: Fraud Prevention
Gone are the days when hackers were the weekend enthusiasts you tolerated on the golf course. With the rise of the Internet and electronic devices has come the rise of cybercrime: criminal activity using computers or other electronic devices.
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Editorial Staff
Found in: Retirement Planning
Has the economy soured Americans’ views on retirement? A recent survey reveals that a wide range of emotions currently exist among different generations regarding retirement—spanning from positivity and contentment to anxiety and regret.
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Ed Slott & Company
Found in: Financial Planning, IRAs, Retirement Planning
Social Security may be one of the cheapest annuities available. But wait...you don’t “buy” your Social Security annuity payments, right? You’re simply entitled to receive them after meeting certain requirements. Nevertheless. (Part 1 of 2)
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Ed Slott & Company
Found in: Financial Planning, Estate Planning
Almost anyone who has reached the age of majority owns some property. If you’re young, it could be little; if you’re older, it could be a lot. It doesn’t matter if you’re young, old, or in-between: if you own property, you need a will.
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Editorial Staff
Found in: Estate Planning
There’s a common misconception that estate planning is the domain of the elderly or the very wealthy. But that’s far from the truth. The fact is: estate planning can be done by people of any income level, and should be considered by everyone.
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Kris Miller
Found in: Financial Planning, Retirement Planning
Most people who have a 401K or an IRA have little idea of where their money is invested. When you ask them, “Where’s your retirement money?” they reply, “At the bank” or “With my broker.” No wonder so many people are financially unprepared for retirement.
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Ed Slott & Company
Found in: Retirement Planning
These days we are seeing many more retirees going back to work after their normal retirement date. With the present economy, many require more income to support their lifestyle, while others become bored and need a work-related discipline in their lives.
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Editorial Staff
Found in: Financial Planning, Insurance
Most people don’t think they’ll ever suffer a life-altering disability. However, a 20-year-old worker has about a three in 10 chance of suffering a disability before reaching retirement age. Most are not financially prepared.
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