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Retirement Planning: 401(k)s, IRAs, Annuities and More
The earlier you plan, the more freedom you have later. Learn how to save for retirement, choose the right accounts and turn your savings into reliable income.
Five Pillars of a Secure Retirement
401(k) Plans
Your employer’s plan may be your most powerful tool. Understand 401(k) plans and the match you could be missing.
Annuities
Turn savings into guaranteed income with annuities.
Each category follows the same three steps. A detailed guide explains the legal, tax and practical rules in plain English. A comparison article then lists current options side by side. Finally, six real people share their stories: their situations, their problems and why they chose each approach.
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By Jozsef Huszar • Updated: September 16, 2026 Spousal Social Security benefits could mean a bigger monthly check. Here’s how Shirley checked, and how you can find out whether divorced-spouse or survivor benefits apply to you too. Shirley has been receiving Social Security for a while now. The check arrives, it fits into her monthly…
By Jozsef Huszar • Updated: September 16, 2026 When to claim Social Security is one of the few retirement decisions you can’t easily undo. Here’s how claiming at 62, 67, or 70 changes your check, and how Donald weighed the breakeven age against his own life. Donald has run the numbers in his head more…
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