A diversified portfolio protects you from market volatility by spreading out your investments among 3 main asset classes: equities/stocks, fixed income/bonds, and cash. How much to allocate to each asset depends on your timeline, financial needs and risk-tolerance.
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Whether you’re a Gen Xer, a Baby Boomer or a Millennial, you are most likely feeling financially unprepared for retirement.
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Start retirement off right by following these rules from the onset to avoid running out of money prematurely.
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Retirement offers a chance to finally purchase a dream home. But retirees should carefully weigh their long-term financial needs as they age before making the big purchase.
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Thanks to gender wage gap in working years and longer life spans, women face tougher retirement challenges that demand immediate attention and action.
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It is critical to understand the benefits, pitfalls, and types of 529 plans in saving for your child’s higher education.
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A thorough and easy-to-use chart displaying the four different DROP options side-by-side with examples, descriptions and pros vs cons.
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Florida employees face an important financial decision before officially retiring: select DROP or Second Election? Read more for related pros and cons and sample scenarios.
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A reverse mortgage may seem like an ideal way to finance retirement, but knowing the implications and risks can help determine if obtaining one makes financial sense.
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