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How the Wealthy Pass Down Fortunes—And How You Can Too
13+ hour, 28+ min ago (89+ words) Smart estate planning can save your heirs time, money, and stress. Here's where to start. How the Wealthy Pass Down Fortunes'And How You Can Too Death and taxes may be inevitable. A big bill for your heirs is not. The…...
Retroactive Benefits Not a Big Deal
14+ hour, 43+ min ago (168+ words) Retroactive benefits don't actually give you more than what you should have received. Retroactive Benefits Not a Big Deal I just don't get people's fascination with retroactive Social Security retirement benefits. I can understand that on the surface, the idea…...
The Real Cost of Dipping Into a Retirement Account
16+ hour, 42+ min ago (139+ words) Borrowing from a 401(k) might seem harmless, but it can turn into a financial disaster overnight. The Real Cost of Dipping Into a Retirement Account More people are taking loans from their retirement accounts (401(k), 403(b), etc.) than ever, simply because they can....
Phoenix Pay Errors Continue to Haunt Public Service a Decade After Launch
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (59+ words) Phoenix Pay Errors Continue to Haunt Public Service a Decade After Launch Errors stemming from the federal government's Phoenix pay system continue to plague thousands of public servants, 10 years after the system's launch. Karine Chawla, who works for Transport Canada,…...
Navigating Medicare Enrollment
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (49+ words) Turning 65? Don't miss Medicare's 7-month deadline. One mistake could mean lifetime penalties. Turning 65 should be a milestone to celebrate, not a source of financial stress. Yet, for millions of Americans, navigating Medicare's initial enrollment period (IEP) can be a confusing,…...
Unexpected Job Offer Leads Retiree On A New Career Pathway
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (78+ words) For this 74-year-old, retirement seems to be a thing of the past. Unexpected Job Offer Leads Retiree On A New Career Pathway For many individuals, retirement is a time to unwind and smell the roses, and for some, it means…...
Nitrate Levels in Tap Water May Raise Dementia Risk
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (140+ words) Where your nitrates come from may matter more than how much you take in. Nitrate Levels in Tap Water May Raise Dementia Risk Nitrate levels in drinking water may increase the risk of dementia, even when levels fall far below…...
Access Without Adequacy? New York’s Retirement Mandate
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (85+ words) What the Secure Choice requires'and whether it delivers Access Without Adequacy? New York's Retirement Mandate New York is shifting retirement policy from employer discretion to legal requirement'and for thousands of small businesses, the 2026 deadlines are fast approaching. Under the state's…...
How to Build a Tax-Efficient Retirement Income Plan
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (104+ words) Don't let taxes derail your retirement'plan your withdrawals wisely. How to Build a Tax-Efficient Retirement Income Plan After working hard and saving carefully for so many years, you're going to want to enjoy the comfortable retirement you deserve. But even…...
Canadians Say They Need $1.7 Million to Retire—A $160,000 Jump in Just One Year: Survey
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (41+ words) Canadians Say They Need $1.7 Million to Retire'A $160,000 Jump in Just One Year: Survey Canadians are raising their retirement goals amid economic uncertainty, but more than a third doubt they will ever achieve them, a recent survey suggests....