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What is transfer on death (TOD) for estate planning?
Probate is time-consuming and costly, but a TOD account helps your heirs avoid the process.
5 min read Feb 14, 2024 -
Social Security earnings test: How your benefits could be impacted
Retirees will want to figure out whether the earnings limit will affect their benefit check and by how much.
3 min read Feb 09, 2024 -
5 different types of FIRE
There are a lot of different flavors of the FIRE movement.
3 min read Feb 02, 2024 -
The rule of 25 for retirement: What it means and how to calculate it
The 25x rule is a guideline used to estimate how much you need to save for retirement.
3 min read Jan 26, 2024 -
What is the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement?
FIRE participants try to gain financial independence by amassing wealth and cutting expenses. Here’s how FIRE works.
7 min read Jan 25, 2024 -
After years of economic instability, many Gen Xers could reach retirement age without enough savings
The oldest Gen Xers will soon be old enough to retire. But have they saved enough?
9 min read Jan 10, 2024 -
8 biggest risks of fixed-income investing
Think bonds are risk-free? Think again. Here are the major risks with fixed-income investing.
4 min read Jan 04, 2024 -
Fueling the FIRE: How these diverse women are reshaping the road to financial independence
Meet three diverse women reshaping financial freedom through FIRE.
10 min read Nov 28, 2023 -
Retiring early abroad: The good and bad of living overseas during retirement
Here are key things to know about retiring abroad, including the good and bad sides.
7 min read Nov 28, 2023 -
How to gain confidence in your retirement strategy: 5 areas you must address
It’s critical to address these areas so you can approach retirement with security.
6 min read Nov 22, 2023