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Clearing clutter from your financial life: a how-to guide
Just like our closets, our financial lives might need an organizational overhaul. Here are the tips to clearing clutter when it comes to your money.

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Common questions and answers about defined benefit plans
From estimated benefits to when you pay taxes on your payout, these answers to common defined benefit questions help you sort out how this retirement savings fits into your financial plan.

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Questions about annuity fees? Here’s an explainer
As with other saving and financial planning products, there are fees with annuities. What are they and what do they provide?

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How to use your pension in a retirement income plan
As guaranteed retirement income, a pension is often used to help budget for fixed expenses such as a mortgage. What factors help you determine how to use a pension in your retirement income plan?

What’s the 59½ rule for early retirement savings withdrawals?
To better understand your retirement savings and your options for when you want to retire, it’s helpful to know the financial impact of early retirement withdrawals before age 59½.

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What is a defined benefit plan and how does it work?
A defined benefit plan, also called a pension, is a workplace benefit that pays you a fixed amount regularly after retirement as long as you meet certain requirements.

How to use an annuity to create your retirement income plan
An annuity can serve as a key part of a retirement income plan, generating guaranteed income and making budgeting simpler.

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It’s open enrollment time: How to choose your benefits for next year
The end of the year gives you a chance to adjust contributions and coverage for a range of benefits, including insurance coverage, voluntary benefits, and savings accounts. It’s also a good time of year to check in on your retirement contributions.

Debunking common annuity myths: Real talk about retirement savings
Often misunderstood and underused, annuities may offer benefits for nearly every life stage and type of saver.

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How to spot imposter scams and protect your money
Is that person asking for your information who they say they are? If something feels off, it probably is. Here’s how to tell.