4 Retirement Myths That Can Cost You Big Time
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Is Your Medicare Specialist on the Calendar Yet?
Fall Isn’t Just Pumpkin-Spice Season — It’s Medicare Season Too Every fall, as the air cools (even just a little in Florida!) and calendars fill...
The Retirement Tax Trap: Moves to Make Before Year-End
The Hidden Tax Surprise That Catches Many Retirees You worked hard, saved diligently, and finally reached retirement. The last thing you expect now...
How to Use Catch-Up Contributions to Boost Your Retirement
Why Catch-Up Contributions Matter More Than Ever If you’re age 50 or older, the ability to make catch-up contributions can provide a powerful boost...
Why Retirement Financial Literacy Matters More Than Ever
The New Retirement Reality: Knowledge Is Your Strongest Asset Retirement used to mean a pension, a gold watch, and a predictable income. But...
Why Guaranteed Lifetime Income Is Your Next Big Priority
The Shift: From Saving to Creating Lifetime Income For most of your working years, retirement planning is all about saving and growing your money....
Your Year-End Financial Planning Checklist for 2026
October Wrap-Up: Planning Ahead for a Stronger 2026 As Financial Planning Awareness Month comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to take action...
The Hidden Link Between Health Costs and Retirement Security
Why Health and Wealth Are More Connected Than Ever When planning for retirement, most people focus on saving enough money to live comfortably. But...
Tootsie Tuesday Starts Nov. 4—Stay Tuned!
A Message from Tootsie Hi there, humans! It’s me—Tootsie, your favorite English Bulldog and unofficial Chief Retirement Sniffer-Outer. I may not...
Keeping Your Financial Plan on Track After Retirement
Planning Doesn’t End When You Retire Reaching retirement doesn’t mean your financial planning journey is over—it means it’s evolving. After decades...
Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Today: What You Need to Know
October 15 to December 7: Your Window to Make Changes Today marks the start of Medicare’s Annual Election Period (AEP)—October 15 through December...
Protect What You’ve Built: Managing Risk in Retirement
You’ve Worked Hard for It—Now It’s Time to Protect It After decades of saving, investing, and preparing for retirement, the last thing you want is...
Turning Savings Into Income: Your Lifetime Paycheck Plan
From Retirement Savings to Reliable Income You’ve spent decades saving and investing for retirement. But when the paycheck stops, the real question...
The Cost of Waiting: Don’t Delay Your Financial Plan
Time Can Be Your Greatest Ally—or Your Biggest Expense When it comes to financial planning, doing nothing can be the most expensive decision of...
How to Calculate Your Retirement Income Gap (Why It Matters)
Why Retirement Income Gaps Are So Common For many retirees, the fear isn’t dying too soon—it’s living too long without enough money. Even diligent...
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