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Weekend Reading: 7 Social Security Mistakes to Avoid
Your optimal Social Security claiming strategy doesn’t need to be complicated, but it does involve making sense of complicated rules and regulations.
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Weekend Reading: Comparing Financial Strategies: FIRE, 50/30/20, Bogleheads and Ramsey's Baby Steps
The latest financial craze, strategy or money influencer can be a helpful jump-off point if you’re looking to elevate your financial situation, but it’s important to bear in mind this advice should be taken with a grain of salt.
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Weekend Reading: The Highest Medical Costs to Expect in Retirement
When it comes to healthcare expenses in retirement, there are those you can somewhat-accurately factor into your budget (such as insurance premiums), and those that are unexpected (such as a medical emergencies or illness).
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Weekend Reading: Will Inflation Be Biden's Achilles Heel?
Despite the recent victory and passing of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure package, Biden still has a larger issue at stake: Inflation.