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Self-Employed? Here’s What You Need To Know About Retirement Planning
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Self-Employed? Here’s What You Need To Know About Retirement Planning

When self-employed you have the freedom to choose when and how you work. But you also have to take initiative to prepare for your own retirement. Learn six sustainable ways you can save for your future, some of which may help you reduce your taxes.

6 Smart Ways to Withdraw Retirement Funds and Lower Your Taxes
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6 Smart Ways to Withdraw Retirement Funds and Lower Your Taxes

As the stock-market volatility continues, uncertainty over the future may leave you wondering the best way to draw down assets going forward. While your personal situation can dictate the optimal retirement withdrawal strategy, there is a general order to consider when drawing down assets.

What To Do With RMDs You Don’t Need or Want
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What To Do With RMDs You Don’t Need or Want

After age 70 ½, required minimum distributions (RMD’s) must be withdrawn from your traditional IRAs and 401(k)s each year—whether you need it or not. Learn 7 tips on what to do if you don’t want or need to take your RMDs.

How an HSA Can Boost Your Retirement Savings
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How an HSA Can Boost Your Retirement Savings

An HSA can offer a powerful chance to boost your long-term savings and provide a nest egg for medical expenses later in life

How Markets Work
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How Markets Work

People tend to respect the power of supply and demand in markets in their everyday life, but that respect seems to break down when it comes to financial markets. Learn how the stock market is much like any other market of buyers and sellers.

Do It Yourself or Hire an Advisor?
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Do It Yourself or Hire an Advisor?

Should you manage your money yourself or hire a professional to help you?

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The Biggest Retirement Planning Mistakes

People make a lot of mistakes planning for retirement. Thankfully, the biggest retirement planning mistakes can be corrected by using a good financial planner.

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