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HEALTH:
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MONEY:
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What Are Your Best Saving Options as You Near Retirement? Countless retirement accounts are available, but the most important factor is saving in the first place. US News and World Report, Oct. 29.
 3 Strategies for Making Your Money Last Through Retirement: You'll need a lot of income after 65. Do you know where it will come from? Money, Oct. 28.
4 Money Mistakes People Often Make After a Spouse Dies: You're vulnerable during this time. If you aren't careful, your finances could be vulnerable, too. US News and World Report, Oct. 27.
7 Ways to Catch Up if You're Behind on Retirement Savings: About two-thirds of Americans age 25-64 aren't participating in an employer-sponsored retirement plan. MarketWatch, Oct. 27.
How Much Do I Really Need To Save For A Secure Retirement? I always  thought 10% of salary was the amount you need to save for retirement. I save more than that, but a retirement calculator told me I'm not saving enough. Am I on track or is retirement just an impossible dream? CNNMoney, Oct. 28.
Want A Happier Retirement? Consider Buying Guaranteed Income: When you think about it, this link between guaranteed lifetime income and a satisfying retirement makes a lot of sense. Real Deal Retirement, Oct. 26.
How 401(k)s and IRAs Will (and Won't) Change in 2016: You won't be able to save more in a 401(k) or individual retirement account in 2016.  However, you can earn slightly more and still be eligible to contribute to a Roth IRA and claim the saver's credit. US News and World Report, Oct. 26.
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TAXES:
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Retirees, These Year-End Moves Can Cut Your 2015 Tax Tab: From tax-loss harvesting to donating appreciated stock, scour your financial picture to figure out the best  ways to trim your bill. Kiplinger, Nov. 2015.
10 States With the Scariest Death Taxes: Federal estate taxes are no longer a problem for all but the extremely wealthy. However, state estate taxes, which kick in for estates valued at only $1 million or less in several states, could take a big bite out of your legacy. Kiplinger, Oct. 2015.
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RETIREMENT:
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 A Positive Attitude Leads To a Longer Retirement: Retirement is a time to utilize the new found freedom to explore one's own belief systems to find peace and to live life fully with a positive attitude. MarketWatch, Oct. 26.
What Retirement Crisis? It's All Good: Worried about your lack of retirement savings? Take solace from this: A majority of those who are already in retirement say it's not as financially stressful as you may think, according to a new survey. MarketWatch, Oct. 27. |
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SOCIAL SECURITY:
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Flat Social Security Checks Spark Debate: Advocates for retirees cried foul after the government announced recently that Social Security recipients won't be getting a cost-of-living increase next year because of falling prices, arguing officials aren't considering their distinctive spending patterns. USA Today, Oct. 31. |
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