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A look at some Social Security basics everyone should have in mind as they approach retirement age.

Taxes are one of the largest expenses retirees are faced with. People are routinely living into their 90’s (and beyond) and if you don’t have a good plan for tax-efficient income in retirement, you may end up paying more than your fair share in taxes over your lifetime. Taxes can take a large bite out of your retirement nest egg and one way to ensure your investments last longer is to be more tax-efficient with them. This article will show you some strategies to create tax-free income in retirement.

Retiring early is a common dream for many, but the decision to do so can be a difficult one. Having every day off to do what you want sounds appealing, especially when work is getting tiring. However, one mistake can derail a lifetime of good planning, saving and investing. The risks associated with retiring early should be considered in light of the potential rewards that come with such a decision. Ultimately, the success of a decision to retire early will depend on your financial security and preparedness for the lifestyle change.

Getting stuck with an unexpected tax bill can be stressful and unsettling. Here are five ways to reduce your tax bill to a more manageable size.

he Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, passed in December 2019, brought a wide range of changes to the retirement planning landscape, from the death of the ‘stretch’ IRA to raising the age for Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) to 72. Nearly three years to the day after the passage of the Secure Act, Congress has passed the Secure Act 2.0.

On December 23, 2022, the Secure Act 2.0 was passed by Congress and signed into law on December 29. This legislation provides a slate of changes that could help strengthen the retirement system and builds on earlier legislation passed in 2019 called the Secure Act.