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Economic uncertainty doesn’t need to deter your retirement financial plans https://t.co/605zuHJp6l Some thoughts on managing money in turbulent times, especially for near-retirees. Among them: You need a plan that captures finances today and where you want to be when retired.

Money Monday: How to manage your money in an uncertain economy https://t.co/rTMd8TIoyx A good conversation about handling money and finances in uncertain times. Angela did a masterful job steering the conversation, and the callers had good question and observations.

Money Monday: How to manage your money in an uncertain economy https://t.co/rTMd8THQIZ I hope you can join us tomorrow!

Unfounded attacks on Social Security Administration could impact retirees https://t.co/DMxqAgmlTj I don’t know what is going on at Social Security, but the turmoil at the agency is very worrying. There is no doubt that service is and will deteriorate further

Many workers also become caregivers, so plan for it financially https://t.co/OJVM6qUWu8 Caregiving is commonplace and most households should plan for it. That’s one message from “Retirement in the USA" the 25th annual Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies report.

Retirement Can Involve More Transitions Than We Expect https://t.co/gAZFGHfiOY People who have embraced unretirement learn (or maybe relearn) that major life transitions are rarely easy and smooth. Transitions almost always seem to take longer than expected or hoped for.

Trump’s tariffs: Understanding how they could affect Minnesotans https://t.co/avPvtqi343 Good conversation and calls about tariffs.

Taxable, tax-deferred, tax-free: How to diversify your retirement portfolio https://t.co/TJUCTqZgOJ When workers save for retirement several decades from now, projections about income and expenses are meaningless. Instead, take action now to keep your future tax options open.

U.S. Treasuries remain safe bet for your money despite economic, political uncertainty https://t.co/CvTDLMpMiK The caveat: Longer-term worries from fraying trust in the full faith and credit of the federal government in an era of debt-ceiling shenanigans and fiscal profligacy.

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Minnesota economy is resilient, even as federal job cuts create uncertainty https://t.co/nbBuLE7O9L

Managing your money in uncertain economic times https://t.co/ef89MJVEvk A good show with a wide range of calls about managing risks through the current economic, political, and financial uncertainty.

Scarcity vs. innovation: Revisiting the "scholarly wager of the decade" https://t.co/KeYdUBNV1l The lesson in the bet: When resources become scarce, the price signal unleashes human ingenuity, and new supplies bring prices back down. https://t.co/KeYdUBNV1l

The risk of layoffs is ever-present. Prepare for losing a job while you still have one. https://t.co/D9md6cvNwW Whatever the reason behind mass layoffs, a useful personal finance exercise is to periodically ask yourself: “How would I manage getting laid off?”

Fees matter to investor returns. A widespread reduction of them could be coming. https://t.co/zSSUvHjKnO All else being equal, lower fees are critical to returns, especially when taking into account the cumulative impact of fund levies on long-term savings (think 401(k)s).

How families, and not just retirees, depend on Social Security https://t.co/wMLazu7ixg Social Security is the financial foundation of retirement in America. Social Security payments are making a difference for more children too

A financial plan to guide late-life decisions will help weather unpredictable future https://t.co/B3r1zMoMWx Retirement is complicated. It pays to create a comprehensive financial plan to guide late-life decisions. It's critical now considering recent economic and market chaos.