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The Different Types of IRAs
Investing, Retirement Planning
Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) offer a way to save for retirement. In a general sense, IRAs are dependent on...
Retirement Plan Options for Self-Employed Business Owners
Having a financial plan for the post-retirement years is everyone's dream. With a long-term personal financial...
How to Reduce Your Virginia State Income Tax
What is it they say? There are two things you can count on in life, death, and taxes? Paying taxes is part of the...
How to Write Your Retirement Resignation Letter
Every day 10 thousand people in the US turn 65. They're becoming the fastest-growing segment of the population. With...
Planning for Inflation
As the pandemic recedes, inflation has come to the forefront of economic news. The inflation rate in the U.S. hit 8.3...
Is Virginia a Good State for Retirement?
18.9% of new residents moving and living in Virginia are retirees. What makes Virginia's life so appealing? If you're...
Adjusting Your Portfolio as You Age
Investing, Retirement Planning
As you approach retirement, it may be time to pay more attention to investment risk. If you are an experienced...
Avoid These Life Insurance Missteps
Shop wisely when you look for coverage. Are you about to buy life insurance? Shop carefully. Make your choice with...
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Withdrawal Options are Changing
New rules could soon mean more flexibility. By 2020, federal employees with Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) accounts should...