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The holidays, especially Christmas, are supposed to be a time of joy and goodwill. But when you're feeling the pressure to give a "significant" gift, not only are you the opposite of joyful, but that..

Favorable tax treatment is one of the main reasons for buying an annuity. But what exactly are the tax benefits? And are there any drawbacks? It’s important to know the answers to these questions..

As prices for household goods seem to continue to climb, when student loan payments restart, many people are wondering how they’ll fit these payments in. In this article, learn tips for paying off..

There are obvious advantages to working past the typical retirement age of 65. First, of course, is money. Making an income and continuing to save while not drawing down your nest egg can have a big..

Was that Necessary? A common retort to anyone raising teenagers or working with a difficult coworker might be, “Was that necessary?” If I were Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, I would be asking..

In 1997 William Strauss and Neil Howe published The Fourth Turning: An American Prophecy. The premise of this fascinating book is that American history has gone through a cycle of recurring..

As we near the upcoming election, you've probably seen some pretty dramatic predictions about what will happen to the economy if one side or the other wins. While the outcome of this particular..

On its surface, investing for retirement seems to be all about getting the numbers right. Your timeline, your tax strategy, your portfolio allocation, and your income goals are all things that can be..

To determine your total retirement needs, you can’t just estimate how much annual income you need. You also have to estimate how long you’ll be retired. The longer you are in retirement, the more..