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Living in Retirement

Learn how to manage your money and portfolio in retirement, and find out what to do about RMDs, taxes, estate planning, and more

Manage your retirement income

Staggered Retirements

Couples with an age gap must plan for the financial and emotional implications of a staggered retirement.

March 06, 2026 Jeannie Bidner

Target Date Funds' Benefits

Target date funds simplify retirement investing by automatically managing risk and diversification, helping investors stay disciplined and focused on their long-term goals.

March 04, 2026

Managing Social Security Taxes

High-income retirees are all but guaranteed to pay tax on their Social Security benefits. Here's how you can manage your overall tax hit before and after you start collecting.

January 14, 2026

Annuities and Estate Planning

If you have an annuity you no longer need, consider these five ways to deploy the extra income in your estate plan.

November 19, 2025

Retirement Health Care Costs

Four tips for managing health care costs in retirement.

November 19, 2025

Consider tax-smart strategies

The Bonus Senior Tax Deduction

How taxpayers ages 65 and older can make the most of the temporary $6,000 senior tax deduction.

March 06, 2026

Life Insurance and Your Estate

Adding life insurance to your estate plan can help give your heirs flexibility in the future.

February 06, 2026

Managing Social Security Taxes

High-income retirees are all but guaranteed to pay tax on their Social Security benefits. Here's how you can manage your overall tax hit before and after you start collecting.

January 14, 2026

Plan your legacy

3 Estate-Planning Fallacies

Fewer families may be subject to federal estate tax—but neglecting the rest of your estate plan could be one big, beautiful mistake.

March 06, 2026

How to Decide Who Gets What

Choosing your heirs and how they receive your assets is a vital—and often complicated—aspect of preparing your estate.

March 06, 2026


The Power of Asset Titling

Proper asset titling is critical to any good estate plan—but be sure you understand the ramifications before making changes.

March 06, 2026

Life Insurance and Your Estate

Adding life insurance to your estate plan can help give your heirs flexibility in the future.

February 06, 2026

3 Ways to Pass Down a Home

The pros and cons of different methods for leaving a home to your heirs.

February 02, 2026

Ways to Pay for College

With college costs soaring, many grandparents want to step in to help. Here are three tax-smart strategies to consider.

January 12, 2026

The latest bond insights

Collin Martin

Iran: Potential Bond Impact

Collin Martin
March 11, 2026
Cooper Howard

Muni Bonds: 3 Key Questions

Cooper Howard
February 18, 2026

Anchor in a Stormy Sea

Kathy Jones, Collin Martin
February 11, 2026

Manage your investments

Protect your financial and physical well-being

Life Insurance and Your Estate

Adding life insurance to your estate plan can help give your heirs flexibility in the future.

February 06, 2026

Retirement Health Care Costs

Four tips for managing health care costs in retirement.

November 19, 2025

Protecting Your Digital Estate

Our personal information and financial assets are increasingly stored online. Here's why you need a digital estate plan—and how to create one.

November 17, 2025

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The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision. 

All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market conditions. Data contained herein from third-party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness or reliability cannot be guaranteed. 

Examples provided are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be reflective of results you can expect to achieve.

Investing involves risks including loss of principal.

The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax, legal or investment planning advice. Where specific advice is necessary or appropriate, consult with a qualified tax advisor, CPA, financial planner or investment manager.