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A financial windfall may create possibilities that once felt out of reach. It can also disrupt decisions that once seemed settled. It’s normal to feel a bit conflicted and for excitement to coexist with grief, anxiety, responsibility, or uncertainty. Your new wealth may suddenly allow you the resources to retire sooner, support family members, give...
What matters most in today's bond market? The honest answer is that no one knows exactly what the next 12 months will bring. But there are a few things we're paying very close attention to: The Federal Reserve: The Fed has made it clear that it remains data dependent. Rather than following a predetermined path,...
Deciding when to claim Social Security is one of the most important retirement decisions you'll make. Utilizing these benefits can begin as early as age 62, but claiming before full retirement age reduces your monthly benefit. For individuals born in 1960 or later, full retirement age is 67. Delaying benefits may mean losing out on...