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Home Equity Could Be Saving Grace for Struggling Retirees
Retirees are sitting on historic levels of home equity, while many have little saved for retirement. Their houses could fund living expenses and pay for long-term care, among other things.
By Kristen Sieffert • Published
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How to Tackle Digital Estate Planning in Four Easy Steps
Your digital life includes dozens of usernames and passwords. Providing a digital estate plan can help your family deal with your accounts with minimal fuss.
By Marguerita M. Cheng, CFP® • Published
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Three Ways Financial Automation Can Help You Reach Your Goals
Setting everything up requires some effort, but automating tasks such as saving, investing and budgeting can shorten your to-do list.
By Brian Barnes • Published
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Half of Mothers Have Little or No Retirement Savings
Mother’s Day comes and goes, but many moms face future financial insecurity because they have little or no retirement savings.
By Kelley R. Taylor • Last updated
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To Afford Retirement, Take Inspiration from ‘The Golden Girls’
Roommates, a part-time job and renting out your vacation home could be ways to save early in retirement to cover more expensive years later on.
By Erin Wood, CFP®, CRPC®, FBSⓇ • Published
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Three Legal Documents Your Child Should Sign When They Turn 18
Legal documents such as durable power of attorney, a healthcare proxy and a HIPAA release can give parents the legal right to make decisions if their child needs help.
By Allen J. Falke, CPA, Esq., LL.M. • Published
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Preparing for the Next Recession: Six Considerations for Retirees
Being more disciplined and risk averse in the good times can make it easier to weather the bad times when they inevitably arrive.
By Craig Kirsner, Investment Adviser Representative • Published
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Medicare Drug Price Negotiations Latest: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Medicare drug price negotiations: Early signs have emerged of how these key talks will be handled.
By Matthew Housiaux • Published
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Finances Aside, What Does a Happy Retirement Look Like?
Three examples of retirees show what it means to thrive in retirement. The common denominators provide clues on how to swing your own happy retirement.
By Dennis D. Coughlin, CFP, AIF • Published