Retirement
No, Taxes Are Not The Main Reason Seniors Are Reluctant To Move
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One Smart Way To Enjoy Retirement: Move Back To Your College Town
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From Signature Training To CNN Diets: How A Merrill Advisor Manages $300 Million For First Generation Wealth Creators
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Nedra Agnew’s eclectic career path—from public health and foreign service to wealth management—now powers a diverse practice focused on first-generation Black family wealth.
Roth Vs Traditional 401(k): Which Is Better For You?
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Turmoil In Medicare Advantage Plans Continues
ByBob Carlson,
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Ex-Truist And Balentine Advisors Leave Behind $4.5 Billion To Launch Atlanta RIA Targeting Families With At Least $30 Million In Assets
Veteran Atlanta advisors Margaret Wright and Bradley Martin are building MartinWright Advisory around institutional-grade portfolios, next-gen tech and a plan to sell the firm to other advisors.
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4 Common Mistakes Folks Make In Retirement
Few people properly plan for the decumulation stage of their retirement. A few missteps can derail one’s finances or disrupt their life.
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Self-Forgetfulness: George Kinder’s Key To Finding—And Being—A True Fiduciary
How self-forgetfulness separates true fiduciary advisors from the rest. George Kinder reveals the key to being—and finding—the real deal.
ByTim Maurer,
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Why 401(k) Plans Avoid Risk Capacity Details You Already Know
You say you can handle a 40% crash, but does it matter? Your plan ignores your income, debt, and timeline. Here’s the risk capacity data it skips.
ByChris Carosa,
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Closing Out 2025: What To Review Before The Year Ends
Make the most of year-end by reviewing contributions, taxes, and benefits. Smart planning now can strengthen your finances and set you up for success in 2026.
ByDavid Kudla,
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Why Do Aging Parents Balk At Signing Updated Wills And Trusts?
Fear of facing the fact that we all die may be the reason why people hire an attorney to do their estate plan documents but then fail to sign them. It can create a mess.
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14 Best Places To Live (Or Retire) For As Little As $1,200 A Month, According To A New Report
A new report reveals the most affordable places around the world where you can live well on $1,200 a month, from Europe to Latin America to Asia.
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Pols Fear Social Security Reform, But Experts Lean In With Solutions
Policy experts across the political spectrum share similar goals: To restore long-term solvency while improving its ability to support lower-income workers in old age.
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Risk Tolerance Feels Good But Risk Capacity Pays Your Retirement Bills
You say you can handle a 40% crash, but does it matter? Here’s why high earners must prioritize capacity over comfort.
ByChris Carosa,
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If You Had An Abusive Parent, Are You Obligated To Help As They Age?
Some parents were abusive to their kids growing up. There is estrangement. But do adult children help when that aging parent is in dire need? Some do, and some do not.
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One Secret For Aging Positively
Intergenerational relationships are key to positive aging. Having dinner across generations facilitates new relationships.
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The Surprising Extra Estate Planning Step Required For Social Security Benefits
many people don’t know is that the Social Security Administration doesn’t recognize traditional powers of attorney. An additional step must be taken to complete the plan.
ByBob Carlson,
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Today’s Social Security COLA Is Inadequate For Three Reasons
The 2026 Social Security COLA fails to match inflation because benefits lag, Medicare costs rise, CPI-W is quirky and older women lose most.
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From Signature Training To CNN Diets: How A Merrill Advisor Manages $300 Million For First Generation Wealth Creators
Nedra Agnew’s eclectic career path—from public health and foreign service to wealth management—now powers a diverse practice focused on first-generation Black family wealth.
Forbes Staff
Social Security Strategies For Married Couples
Some married couples can maximize Social Security benefits when the lower-earning spouse files for benefits first, even before their full retirement age.
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Top Social Security Tax Rising 4.8% In 2026, As Benefits Creep Up 2.8%
Social Security tax will be imposed on up to $184,500 of earnings. Average benefits will rise $56 a month, but Medicare Part B premium hikes will eat up part of that.
ByJanet Novack,
Forbes Staff
Social Security Benefits In A Nutshell — Everything You Need To Know
Social Security made simple: Get expert tips to claim the right benefits, maximize income, and secure your retirement.
ByThomas Hager,
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Information Your Spouse And Children Must Know
A high percentage of plans fall short of meeting their owners’ goals because central players in executing the plan didn't know key facts.
ByBob Carlson,
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One Thing Aging Parents Need For Adult Children’s Emergencies
We may never think we need a legal document to help an adult child in an emergency. But in this real case, parents did not have what they needed. A nightmare resulted.
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Bill Bengen’s New Safe Withdrawal Rate: A 17.5% Raise For Retirees
Bill Bengen updates his Safe Withdrawal Rate to 4.7%. What it means for retirees and how long your portfolio can really last.
ByJames Lange,
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