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How to Dispose of Medications in an Estate

In: Estate Management

By: Thomas Alan Gray

The executor of an estate is concerned with cleaning up financial affairs. But how about cleaning out the medicine cabinet of expired antibiotics and unused drugs? more...

Retirement Catch-Up Plan for People Over 50

In: Retirement Planning (general)

By: Armand Famiglietti

The government has made "catch-up" provisions for people over 50 to add to their 401(k), 403(b), 457 plan, Roth IRA, Traditional IRA and Simple IRA. Take advantage of it. more...

Converting from a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA

In: Retirement Planning (general)

By: Mark Dennis

Converting from a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA can have significant tax advantages. However, the conversion may not benefit everyone. more...

Is It Time for Voluntary Early Retirement?

In: Working Retirement

By: Joseph Leung

Many jobs demand 24/7 of time and energy, even away from work. Taking an early retirement from the current job may offer the time needed to refocus on career aspirations. more...

Planning for Semi-Retirement

In: Working Retirement

By: Joseph Leung

With careful planning, taking an extended sabbatical to realign career goals, to travel, or to spend time with family can be within reach earlier than most workers think. more...

How to Get a UK State Pension Forecast

In: Retirement Planning (general)

By: Carol Finch

Not all UK individuals qualify for the full State Pension. An early forecast of benefits may be worth getting. This allows the individual to see if they need to top up. more...

How to Save for Retirement & Build Pension Funds

In: Retirement Planning (general)

By: Carol Finch

UK consumers have a few options when it comes to building pension & retirement funds. What does the state provide and how can the individual best save for retirement? more...

Planning Social Security, Pension, & IRA Income

In: Retirement Savings

By: James Brumley

As Social Security and pension payouts shrink, workers will rely more on individual retirement accounts, or IRAs. Here's where retirement income will come from. more...

Solid Pre-Retirement Planning Advice

In: Retirement Planning (general)

By: Stephen Simurda

When a person is within a few years of retirement, they may spend more time dreaming about sunshine and golf than they do making sure they are really ready to retire. more...

Lump Sum Pension Payment

In: Retirement Savings

By: John Wu

Retirees need to decide whether or not to take a lump sum payment from their pension. In many cases, the disadvantages of a lump sum far outweigh the benefits. more...

How to Retire Without Running Out of Money

In: Retirement Savings

By: Mark Dennis

A challenging economy and dwindling retirement pensions have people wondering how long their retirement money can last. Investment income is more important than ever. more...

An Equity Release Plan Offers Retirement Income

In: Retirement Planning (general)

By: Iain Manson

Financial planning for retirement is tricky: income diminishes just as leisure increases. Why not use an equity release plan to free some capital tied up in the home? more...

Retirement Plans for the Self-Employed

In: Retirement Planning (general)

By: James Brumley

Standard individual retirement accounts or Roth IRAs are not self-employed business owners' only options. Qualified, tax-friendly plans offer higher contribution limits. more...

What Does it Take to Retire Early

In: Retirement Planning (general)

By: Natalia Jones

Middle aged folks may have the energy to pursue their hobbies but retirees usually have the money. Can the two ever coincide? The answer is yes! more...

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