Bearish sentiment rose sharply last month — and even though that sentiment has now softened somewhat, many investors remain uneasy. They're concerned about the economic and market impact of Fed policy, rising inflation,
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BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has announced plans to provide annuities through workplace retirement plans. According to The Wall Street Journal, annuities will be integrated into a new family of BlackRock
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The October SMI cover article on Social Security's funding challenges (outgo will exceed income by 2034) prompted this suggestion from a reader named Rich:
As the "inevitable" changes to SS begin to be seriously
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The U.S. Social Security program is on a collision course with financial reality. That means future retirees can expect higher taxes and reduced benefits.
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The conventional approach is to reduce stock holdings in retirement. Should you consider an alternative approach that increases stock holdings?
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If you're planning to keep working after claiming Social Security benefits, you need to know how your income might affect your benefits — and your taxes.
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You can help ensure that the money you leave behind isn’t frittered away, and that it doesn't become an instrument of destruction in a loved one's life.
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80% of married women outlive their husbands, and widows live an average of 14 years after their spouse’s death. Here's how to prepare financially.
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The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty. - Proverbs 21:5
You’ve probably heard the adage, “Failing to plan is planning to fail.” The opposite is mostly true as well. I say “mostly”
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SMI isn't just for investors setting aside money for their later years. We have much to offer investors already in retirement. Here's a sampling.
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