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Liz Weston: Investing for retirement — Why you might want to reconsider that 403(b)

We often talk about 401(k)s and 403(b)s as if they’re the same, but they’re not

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Liz Weston: Companies’ deceptive ‘dark patterns’ online cost you money — here’s how to fight back

Companies make it easy to subscribe to their services — and frustratingly hard to unsubscribe

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Liz Weston: How to reduce your ‘widow’s penalty’

After a spouse dies, the survivor’s financial situation often changes for the worse

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Liz Weston: Does a 401(k) employer match tempt you to cash out?

Too many people cash out their 401(k)s when leaving a job — and part of the problem may be generous employer matches, researchers have found

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Liz Weston: Someday your boss could help you save for emergencies

Companies have long helped their workers save for retirement through 401(k)s and other workplace plans

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Liz Weston: 5 surprising facts about assisted living

Assisted living

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Liz Weston: Why retirees may want to buy an immediate annuity now

When you purchase an immediate annuity, you’re paying a lump sum now in exchange for a stream of payments over a fixed period or for your lifetime

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Liz Weston: Create a care plan for older parents (or yourself)

Most of us will need help with daily tasks at some point, such as dressing or bathing

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Liz Weston: Saving for retirement just got more complicated

Secure 2.0 gave people several new options for workplace retirement accounts, but it forces higher-income savers to use their plans’ Roth option for catch-up contributions

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Liz Weston: Safer ways to raid your retirement, if you have to

Generally, it’s best to leave the money in your retirement accounts safely tucked away

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Liz Weston: You’ll probably live longer than you think

Longevity literacy is crucial in planning for your retirement, so you don’t run out of money or keep yourself on a needlessly skimpy budget

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Liz Weston: 5 ways to simplify and reduce your money clutter

Streamline how you manage your money to save yourself time and reduce stress

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Liz Weston: 3 steps to downsize in a hurry

Despite our plans, life sometimes throws a curveball

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Liz Weston: Audit your credit cards for greater savings

Are you getting the most out of your credit cards

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Liz Weston: Retiring? If you need a home loan, get one first

If you’re going to need a home loan in retirement — to buy your next house or replace the mortgage you’ve got — you’re far better off applying while you’re still working if you can

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Liz Weston: Will you face a tax bomb in retirement?

Good savers who take full advantage of their 401(k) plans and other tax-deductible retirement plans could be setting themselves up for unnecessarily high tax bills in retirement

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Liz Weston: Should you rent in retirement?

The homes that helped many people build wealth can become a burden in retirement

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Liz Weston: How your ex could boost your Social Security

Many people don’t realize that divorced spouses can claim Social Security benefits based on their ex’s earnings record, as long as the marriage lasted at least 10 years

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Liz Weston: ‘Bridge’ your way to Social Security

Delaying the start of Social Security retirement benefits can dramatically increase your monthly benefit and your lifetime income

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Liz Weston: Sneaky ways inflation affects your money in 2023

Inflation has a way of affecting nearly every aspect of our finances

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Liz Weston: How to complain and get results

Delayed flights

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Liz Weston: Make the most of new rules for charitable giving

The vast majority of Americans no longer get tax breaks for charitable contributions, but that’s no reason to stop giving

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Liz Weston: How to take a career break

Extended time off from work doesn’t have to wait until retirement

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Liz Weston: Will adding an accessory dwelling unit pay off?

Accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, are separate living spaces added to an existing home — typically on a single-family residential lot

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Liz Weston: What are your employee benefits really worth?

Benefits make up more than 30% of the typical compensation package, but companies aren’t always clear about how much value they add for employees

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