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Veterans Receiving VA Benefits Will Automatically Receive Stimulus Checks
Tax Breaks No action is needed by most VA benefit recipients in order to receive an economic impact payment from the IRS.
By Rocky Mengle • Published
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5 Ways This Recession Hits Retirees Particularly Hard
Making Your Money Last
By Bob Niedt • Published
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16 Retirement Mistakes You Will Regret Forever
retirement From saving too little to claiming Social Security too early, there are plenty of ways retirees -- and those planning for retirement -- can sabotage their golden years.
By Bob Niedt • Last updated
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5 Ways Retirees Can Play Defense With Retirement Portfolios
retirement All this market volatility might unnerve investors of any age—but particularly those just entering retirement.
By Eleanor Laise • Last updated
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11 Ways the CARES Act and Other Government Measures Could Help You in 2020
unemployment Hopefully, the CARES Act and other coronavirus stimulus measures will get the U.S. economy back on track. Some of the changes made could improve your own financial health in 2020, too.
By Rocky Mengle • Published
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Financially, Marriage Makes a Lot of Sense for Retirees
Making Your Money Last There are some major financial benefits to tying the knot. From IRAs to Social Security and tax exemptions, there are many reasons (besides the obvious one: love) for older couples to say I do.
By Mike Piershale, ChFC • Published
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Can You Count on Social Security?
retirement I think benefits will be available in some form, but I’m not relying on them for the bulk of my income.
By Lisa Gerstner • Published
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Social Security Tips and Tricks for All: Divorcees, Widows, Older Workers, Teachers, More
retirement Selecting the right strategy for when to claim Social Security will pay off for years to come. But there’s a lot more to maximizing your benefits.
By Lisa Gerstner • Last updated
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Checking in on Social Security
retirement Social Security would like you to conduct your business online, but be prepared to navigate some speed bumps.
By Mark Solheim • Published