Retirement
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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Long-Term Care Costs More Than Many Think And, No, Medicare Won’t Pay
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Business Succession And Potential Gift Of Goodwill
A parent may transition a business to children as part of a succession plan. Be careful about the transfer of goodwill as the IRS may argue it was a gift.
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Facing Financial Stress? Is Your 401(k) A Lifeline, Or A Risk?
Thinking about tapping into your 401(k) during a time of financial stress? Learn the rules, risks, and more strategic alternatives before making a costly mistake.
ByRick Unser,
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Why Do You Need A Prenup If You Have A Trust?
Many people getting married who have assets in trust believe they do not need a prenuptial agreement. That is most likely not true.
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Caregiving Is The Crack In America’s Retirement And Longevity Planning
The nation's longevity boom faces a caregiving crisis. Families are unprepared, overwhelmed, and bearing rising emotional and financial costs, demanding urgent action.
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Financial Planner Explains Coast FIRE Vs. Financial Freedom
Are you dreaming of the day work is an option? Are you on track for financial freedom or perhaps Coast Fire? Which is betst for your financial goals?
ByDavid Rae,
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Applying ‘The Four-Way Test’ In Life And Money
Transform how your family discusses money. Apply Rotary's Four-Way Test to create honest, fair, and beneficial financial conversations that strengthen trust.
ByTim Maurer,
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Debunking The Job-Hopping Myth: What The Data Really Shows
Research finds that younger workers today show job retention patterns that closely mirror previous generations at the same stage of their careers.
ByDan Doonan,
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How To Dodge The Sequence Of Returns Trap In Retirement
The risk of poor returns early in retirement could spoil the whole thing - how can you mitigate the sequence of returns trap in retirement?
ByAndrew Rosen,
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Medicare Part B, Other Costs Increasing In 2026—What Else Is New?
A quick overview of Medicare’s 2026 cost increases, including new Part A and Part B premiums, deductibles, IRMAA brackets, and Medicare Advantage out-of-pocket limits.
ByDiane Omdahl,
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New Ways To Close The Care Navigation Gap For Seniors And Families
Navigating the complex and fragmented systems of medical and long-term care is one of the biggest challenges family caregivers face. New services are filling the gaps.
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How Glimmers Can Make Your Life Better At Every Age
Being happy does not have to be hard. Look for small moments of joy. Be awake and pay attention. Little joys are all around you. Happiness is found in small moments.
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3 Planning Issues At Year-End 2025 For Nonqualified Retirement Plans
Year-end is when many employees and executives choose how much of next year's income to defer in nonqualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plans. Here's what to consider.
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What To Notice When You Visit Aging Loved Ones Over Holidays
An in person visit to your aging parent can show you things a video or phone call won't reveal. Being observant on a holiday visit could alert you to unmet safety needs.
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Younger Boomers Are Driving On-Demand Living In Retirement
Younger Boomers are bringing life-by-app habits into retirement, reshaping aging-in-place, retirement costs, senior living and the longevity economy.
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What Do We Really Want Beneath What We Say We Want?
"What we really want lies underneath what we settle for." Learn how to move from vague financial goals to purpose-driven planning.
ByTim Maurer,
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Will Your Aging Parent Be Miserable In Assisted Living?
Many adult children want their aging parent to move closer and be in assisted living. Beware of the pitfalls and find a right fit with your elder's personality.
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I Switched To Medicare Advantage — Was It The Right Move?
Traditional Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage plans. Which is better?
ByBart Astor,
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Here’s How Much IRA, 401(k) And Other Retirement Contributions Limits Increase In 2026
The IRS has announced the cost‑of‑living adjustments for pension plans and other retirement-related items for tax year 2026.
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Social Security Claiming Mistakes That Can Cost You Thousands – And How To Avoid Them
Learn key factors to consider before filing for Social Security. Understand timing, earnings limits, and how to maximize lifelong benefits for you and your spouse.
ByThomas Hager,
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Trump’s 50-Year Mortgage: Lower Payments, Higher Lifetime Cost
A 50-year mortgage is a re-timing device: it improves near-term liquidity but increases lifetime interest, slows equity, and extends leverage later into the life cycle.
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