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How to Save More Money for Retirement: 23 Smart and Easy Ways to Boost Savings Big!
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You’ve probably heard a lot of advice about how to save more money for retirement. Everyone tells you that you really need to do it. And if you’re like a lot of people, you probably think that it’s a great idea — you are just not exactly sure where to find the cash.Learn how to…

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Empty Nest? Why It’s a Great Time to Fill Up Your Retirement Nest Egg!
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As you prepare for children to fly the coop, it is worthwhile to consider what type of empty nest parent you might be. Are you: Super proud that they are setting out on their own? Still supporting them financially? Relieved and happy to have more time on your own? Sad and lonely that your children…

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Are You Saving Too Much for Retirement? (It’s More Common than You Might Think)
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We hear a lot of horror stories these days about people saving too little, but the fact is that some people are actually saving too much for retirement. It is possible to have too much of a good thing…  It’s safe to say that my grandfather is one who saved too much because even though…

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Impact Investing Returns: Do Well — Financially and Socially — by Doing Good
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Impact investing! The name sounds exciting. Who wouldn’t want to make an impact with an investment? But, what is it exactly? Are impact investing returns on par with any other investment? And, is it right for you and your retirement? What is Impact Investing? Impact investing, related to socially responsible or ethical investing, conscious capitalism,…

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Pros and Cons of ETFs: Are Exchange Traded Funds a Good Retirement Investment?
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If you do not know about Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)… it may be well worth your while to learn about them. There are many compelling pros and cons of ETFs as a retirement investment. ETFs have become a very popular investment vehicle and they can be a good place for retirement savings. In a nutshell,…

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14 Low-Risk, High-Return Investments: How to Make Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment
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When you are retired, or near retirement, it is generally a good idea to have a percentage of your savings in investment vehicles that are lower in risk.  However, it can be difficult to find low-risk, high-return investments — especially now with Certificate of Deposit (CD) and savings account rates at less than one percent.…

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What is Your Money Personality Type? Will It Impact Your Retirement Security?
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Whether you know if or not, you have a type — a money personality type. And, your attitudes about finances will likely impact your retirement.  Knowing and learning about your money personality type can help you avoid pitfalls and use your strengths to your advantage for a secure and happy future. What is a Money…

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Podcast: Brooke Southall — The Past, Present & Future of Wealth Management
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Episode 53 of the NewRetirement podcast is an interview with Brooke Southall — Founder and Principal Reporter of RIABiz.com — and discusses the past, present and future of wealth management. Listen Now: Don’t miss out on future episodes: subscribe on iTunes subscribe on Stitcher And, join our private Facebook Group to discuss this podcast, suggest…

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Early Retirement Income: 5 Ways to Make Penalty-Free Withdrawals from Your Retirement Accounts BEFORE You Turn 59.5
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Early retirement is a dream for many. However, a really early retirement is fairly rare. According to research published on LIMRA, only about 20% of all Americans retire in their 50s or before — with most of those happening after age 55. For those that do retire early, figuring out how to fund expenses can…

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Podcast: Ben Carlson — Everything You Need to Know About Saving For Retirement
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Episode 52 of the NewRetirement podcast is an interview with Ben Carlson — Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth Management — and discusses whether we’re in a bubble, how to invest in a bubble, and Carlson’s new book, Everything You Need To Know About Saving For Retirement. Listen Now: Don’t miss out on…

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How Much Should I Save for Retirement? Average Retirement Savings Rates for Every Age
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Keeping your retirement savings on track helps you meet your retirement goals. That seems like a very simple concept, and in a way it is. But living with that plan every day isn’t quite so simple. Knowing how much one should save for retirement is useful — it can motivate you to take action. And…

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How to Use the I.R.S. to Figure Out Safe Withdrawal Rates in Retirement
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The Internal Revenue Service (I.R.S.) is not usually thought of as an institution that adds a lot of value to our lives — to the contrary in fact. However, a few years ago, the researchers at the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College came up with a simple and relatively safe retirement withdrawals strategy…

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What is a Self Directed IRA? Is it a Good Idea for Retirement Savings?
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What Is a Self-Directed IRA? A Self Directed IRA is a type Individual Retirement Account (IRA)  that allows you to invest in a really wide variety of alternative investments.  Traditional IRAs require that  you invest in traditional asset classes — mainly stocks, bonds, funds, treasuries, annuities and certificates of deposit. Self Directed IRAs and Self…

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How a Biden Presidency Might Affect Your Retirement
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Joe Biden is now President elect. There are several ways a Biden presidency might affect your retirement, including lower tax benefits on 401(k) accounts and more generous Social Security benefits. Biden’s Plan for Older Americans gives specific details on what Biden would like to do as President to overhaul the nation’s retirement system, shore up…

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How Making a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) Can Save You Tax Money
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Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) are not only a way to help great causes and those in need, but they are also a way to manage your tax exposure and avoid unpleasant surprises.  For people who are at least 70 ½, and who don’t need income (or who simply want to avoid the income tax) from…

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How Are Different Retirement Income Sources Taxed? And, How Does Tax Withholding Work in Retirement?
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Retirement tax planning is a critical part of preparing for a secure future. The good news is that with so many possible retirement income sources, you have many different opportunities to potentially reduce your tax burden. And, you may even discover that reducing taxes can enable you to retire a little earlier than you might…

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How Do You Compare? Average Cash, Savings, Home Equity and Other Balances
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According to reporting from the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, retirees have a wide variety of savings and investments.  Here are the average cash, savings, and home equity balances in the U.S. How do your financials stack up? Keep reading to see how your accounts and investment types compare to that of most retirees.  Use…

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