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Aging in Place or Moving to a Retirement Community? A Practical Framework for Deciding

Aging in Place or Moving to a Retirement Community? A Practical Framework for Deciding

Aging in Place or Moving to a Retirement Community? A Practical Framework for DecidingJeff Frankenfield
Published on: 10/16/2026

Most people want to age in place, but the real costs of staying vs. moving to a retirement community rarely get compared honestly. Here's a framework.

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The 4% Rule Isn't a Law of Physics: What Its Own Creator Says About Retirement Withdrawals Today

The 4% Rule Isn't a Law of Physics: What Its Own Creator Says About Retirement Withdrawals Today

The 4% Rule Isn't a Law of Physics: What Its Own Creator Says About Retirement Withdrawals TodayJohn Anderson
Published on: 10/15/2026

The man who created the 4% retirement withdrawal rule has rethought it. Here's what that means for your own retirement income plan.

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When Should I Claim Social Security? A Plain-English Guide

When Should I Claim Social Security? A Plain-English Guide

When Should I Claim Social Security? A Plain-English GuideJohn Anderson
Published on: 10/14/2026

Claiming Social Security at 62, 67, or 70? Here's how the decision works, what spouses overlook, and how it fits into your retirement income plan.

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Medicare Open Enrollment Opens Oct. 15: What to Actually Compare Before You Switch (or Stay)

Medicare Open Enrollment Opens Oct. 15: What to Actually Compare Before You Switch (or Stay)

Medicare Open Enrollment Opens Oct. 15: What to Actually Compare Before You Switch (or Stay)Jeff Frankenfield
Published on: 10/14/2026

Medicare Open Enrollment opens October 15 — here's exactly what to compare on your plan before you renew or switch.

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QLACs Explained: Using Part of Your IRA to Guarantee Income Later in Retirement

QLACs Explained: Using Part of Your IRA to Guarantee Income Later in Retirement

QLACs Explained: Using Part of Your IRA to Guarantee Income Later in RetirementJohn Anderson
Published on: 10/13/2026

QLACs let you move part of your IRA into guaranteed future income while lowering today's RMDs. Here's how they work and who they fit.

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Volunteering in Retirement: How Giving Back Can Give You a Reason to Get Up Each Morning

Volunteering in Retirement: How Giving Back Can Give You a Reason to Get Up Each Morning

Volunteering in Retirement: How Giving Back Can Give You a Reason to Get Up Each MorningJeff Frankenfield
Published on: 10/12/2026

Research shows volunteering boosts well-being in retirement — here's what the data says and how to find the right fit for you.

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