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Money Matters
Retirement
Is an Annuity a Good Choice for You? Here are the Questions to Ask
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Annuities can help you save for retirement, reduce risk, cut your taxes and guarantee a lifetime income. But they’re not … Read More→
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With Outlook for Stocks Dicey, Investors—Especially Older Ones—Need Ballast in their Portfolio
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A short-term downturn isn’t the only risk of investing in stocks. They can underperform for a decade or longer. The … Read More→
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Money Matters
Fear, Greed and the Financial Hazards of Emotional Investing
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He was a successful dentist who managed his own money his entire life and prided himself on his financial acumen. … Read More→
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3 Surprises to Watch Out for When Paying for Long-Term Care
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More than 70 percent of Americans over the age of 65 will need long-term health care services, according to the … Read More→
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5 Tips When Looking for a New Job Over the Age of 40
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When I look in the mirror, for the first 5 seconds I still see a twenty- year -old. Then the … Read More→
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A Psychiatrist’s Take on Why We Can’t Get Rich
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We hate to lose. Ever search for hours for something you lost, and spend a fortune in time when you could have … Read More→
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Money Matters
Retirement
3 Factors That Can Keep Retirees Barely Hanging on Financially
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They were an active and vibrant couple, determined that retirement wouldn’t slow them down. And it didn’t, at least not … Read More→
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57 Percent of Americans Have Been Surprised by a Medical Bill
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Fifty-seven percent of American adults have been surprised by a medical bill that they thought would have been covered by … Read More→
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Money Matters
Retirement
When Retirement Is Just Around the Corner, These 3 Steps Can Help You Prepare
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If looking ahead to retirement makes you a little nervous, you’re not alone. Nearly half of Americans (46 percent) who … Read More→
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Money Matters
Financial Literacy and Young Adults
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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Almost one-third of young adults are financially “precarious” because they lack money management skills and income stability, according to a … Read More→
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Money Matters
Waiting for Higher Annuity Rates Is Unlikely to Pay Off
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Is it a smart move to hold off buying a fixed-rate annuity because the Federal Reserve is raising short-term interest … Read More→
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Money Matters
Is Your Partner Wrecking Your Financial Literacy?
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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As couples mature together, they often grow apart in their level of interest and skill in handling their finances. A … Read More→
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Money Matters
The Smartest Way to Join a Gym
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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Exercise is essential, and it can be tempting to join a gym to get yourself into a routine. But a … Read More→
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Money Matters
4 Life Changes That Warrant An Investment Tune-up
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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If you’re 45 to 65 and are going through some serious changes in your life, you should be thinking about … Read More→
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Money Matters
Retirement
Believing Annuity Myths Can Hurt You
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People miss out on proven solutions to retirement saving and planning because they swallow myths and misconceptions. I HATE Annuities! … Read More→
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Money Matters
3 Tips for Guarding Your Money Against Inflation
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Inflation may be creeping up on Americans, which could mean your investments and retirement savings won’t be worth as much … Read More→
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Financial Decision-Making Capacity Need Not Decline in Healthy Advanced Aging
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Research done in 2018 AT The Center for BrainHealth® at The University of Texas at Dallas showed that advancing age … Read More→
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Money Matters
Retirement
4 Ways to Reduce Risk in Your Retirement Plan
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Many people are worried about their retirement from a money perspective. According to a survey by Transamerica, most workers think … Read More→
