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2 weeks ago | 
kiplinger.com | David Rodeck
After a lifetime of hard work and saving, you’re at the retirement finish line. Instead of a paycheck, you’re relying on your nest egg and investment income to cover the bills. Picking the right investments is even more important, as you won’t have much chance for a do-over. “You made it to the top of the mountain through a systematic approach and are trying to make your way down safely,” says retirement planner John Gillet in Hollywood, Fla.
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3 weeks ago | 
theepochtimes.com | David Rodeck
By David Rodeck
From Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceAmerican workers typically retire by about age 61 because of health, layoffs, or simply because they’re ready for a well-earned rest. Nonetheless, more and more people are working past the usual retirement age. The Pew Research Center estimates 19 percent of adults aged 65 or older continue to work, nearly double the percentage in 1987.
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3 weeks ago | 
aarp.org | David Rodeck
AARP (Getty Images, 2) Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Stock market downturns can feel like a gut punch. Your portfolio reflects years of savings and earnings, and it’s hard to watch it spiral. What's a retiree to do at such stomach-churning times?
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1 month ago | 
kiplinger.com | Lisa Gerstner |Sandra Block |Kim Clark |David Rodeck
Along with washing your windows and vacuuming under the sofa this spring, take some time to tidy up your financial life. We’ve rounded up tips to declutter, simplify and make sure everything is in its place. Sweep out portfolio cobwebsSpring clean your investments annually, says Paul Winter, a Salt Lake City certified financial planner, “to review what you own, with an eye to getting rid of what you no longer need and to organizing what remains.”Is any fund a long-term under-performer?
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
msn.com | David Rodeck
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
businessandamerica.com | David Rodeck
Wealthfront vs. Vanguard Personal Advisor are two popular, quality wealth management platforms with two different approaches. Wealthfront ranks as the best overall robo-advisor thanks to its excellent technology, portfolio customization options, and low investment minimum of just $500. Vanguard Personal Advisor is a hybrid robo-advisor, giving you access to an automated investment platform and human advisors.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
marketwatch.com | David Rodeck |Paul Underwood
Fifth Third Bank is the largest bank headquartered in Ohio and one of the largest in the country. It offers various deposit accounts, including certificates of deposit. Some of its CD offerings are better than others. If you are looking for a CD to grow your money, it’s essential to research first. That way, you can find the best place to earn interest no matter where you bank. Here’s how Fifth Third Bank compares to the competition.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
marketwatch.com | David Rodeck |Paul Underwood
Bread Savings is an online financial services company offering numerous products including certificates of deposit. The quality of these accounts, however, makes up for the lack of quantity. The Bread Savings CD rates are highly competitive and include some intriguing benefits not seen at other banks. If you save through a CD, you’re tying up your money for months or years. That’s why it’s important to properly compare your options before signing up.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
forbes.com | David Rodeck |Rae Beck
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
marketwatch.com | David Rodeck |Jared Macarin
An immediate annuity is an insurance contract for retirement planning. You use an immediate annuity to turn your savings into future payments, including income that can last for the rest of your life. You can start receiving payments within a year, and sometimes as quickly as a month. By contrast, deferred annuities don’t start paying out until 12 months after purchase. Buying an annuity is a long-term decision of a complex financial product that comes with fees and other important considerations.
