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It is one of the most discussed reasons people refuse to retire before age 65. There are plenty of reasons someone may not retire,...

This point may seem obvious, but you’d be surprised. Employees sometimes tell their financial advisors they have “stock options” but upon...

Employer-sponsored retirement plans like 401(k)s offer a lot of savings, investment, and tax advantages, but you have to be paying...

The pandemic took a toll on family gatherings. Vacations with grandparents and extended family were canceled or put on hold until health...

Retirement plans are as unique as the individuals who are looking forward to the day when work, at least as they know it, comes to an...

Democrats and Republicans have begun arguing over whether the U.S. economy is in a recession ahead of a key data release on Thursday. But...

High inflation is here. The combination of unprecedented stimulus in the wake of the pandemic combined with the supply chain fiascos and...

Like many Americans, you may be worried we are heading into a recession. More than 6 out of 10 Americans — 62% — believe there will be a...

What is a MYGA? A MYGA, or Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity, is a simple product that offers a guaranteed rate of return over a fixed period...

The 2017 tax reform law raised the federal estate tax exemption considerably. Before that law was enacted, the exemption was $5.49...

To find the five countries with the best retirement systems and how they qualify as such, GOBankingRates looked at data published by the...

Inflation has been a hot topic for months and likely will be well into 2022. Its impact is immense; with inflation at its highest level...

Investing in annuities can be a hot-button issue for some people. Some financial advisors love them and others hate them. I am more of an...

Depending on your income in 2021, you may be feeling the pain of paying your taxes. Perhaps, you hurt when you look at your paychecks and...

RetirementGuy Note: Never do a reverse mortgage without speaking with qualified professionals and doing your own homework! If your...

Social Security and a pension totaling $60,000 per year helped her meet her starting income goal of $150,000. The balance of $90,000 was...

You work hard for decades and save diligently for retirement, but unfortunately, you can’t retire from paying taxes. An important part of...

FEGLI, or the Federal Employee Group Life Insurance program is a benefit offered to federal employees as a part of their overall FERS...