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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says retirees don't pay attention to the day-to-day fluctuations in the stock market, but ...

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Splitting retirement funds into three buckets with distinct tax treatments can help you avoid a nasty tax bill down the line.

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While retirement has its blessings, like not worrying about trivial work-related problems that keep you up at night, something tells me that if you love what you do, it’s not a bad idea to stick with ...

Start by figuring out your budget for a vehicle purchase. You can do this by reviewing your monthly retirement income and allocating a percentage towards a vehicle. If your car budget isn’t as high as ...

Older Americans' retirement experiences helped me start preparing for retirement, even though I'm at least 40 years from ...

T he U.S. and global stock markets have been hit hard since President Donald Trump announced his latest tariffs on April 2.