Retirement

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  The 4% rule is so 1994: Here’s the original author’s new retirement advice

  The man who invented the 4% rule, William Bengen, says it’s time to break it.

  6 min read Aug 19, 2025
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  How much does a $100,000 annuity pay in retirement?

  A $100,000 annuity can generate anywhere from $478 to over $1,439 a month in retirement.

  6 min read Aug 18, 2025
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  What is a fixed annuity?

  Here’s what you need to know about fixed annuities, their drawbacks and who should consider buying them.

  6 min read Aug 14, 2025
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  It’s not just guaranteed income: Top 5 reasons to buy an annuity

  The main benefit of an annuity is the ability to generate a guaranteed income stream.

  5 min read Aug 12, 2025
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  How much money do you need for an annuity?

  Determining the right amount to invest in an annuity is a complex, personal decision.

  4 min read Aug 11, 2025
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  What is a solo 401(k)? A great self-employed retirement option

  Individual 401(k) plans can help sole proprietors, freelancers and others save tons of money.

  7 min read Aug 11, 2025
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  5 annuity strategies for high net worth individuals

  Annuities can still fill gaps that traditional investment accounts don’t cover.

  5 min read Aug 11, 2025
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  Trump’s executive order on 401(k) alternative assets – here are the biggest winners and losers

  The order may give plan sponsors legal cover to add alternative investments to 401(k)s.

  5 min read Aug 09, 2025
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  Backdoor Roth IRA: What it is and how to set one up

  If you want to open a Roth IRA and make too much money to do so, don’t fret.

  7 min read Aug 08, 2025
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  What age do most Americans take Social Security?

  Here’s the average age Americans filed for Social Security and the average benefit.

  3 min read Aug 05, 2025