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Should the U.S. Lower the Retirement Age?

As people live longer, they are retiring later, but there are some compelling reasons to clower the retirement age.

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Five Types of Legal Documents You Need as You Get Older

Keeping legal documents up to date is important at any age, but as you get older having them ready and accessible can help you and your family avoid stress.

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Everything You Need to Know About Inheriting a House

If you have, or are set to inherit a house you'll have to make a variety of decisions, starting with what you're going to do with it. Here's a guide to inheriting a house.

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Pros and Cons of Annuities

Before adding them to your retirement planning strategy, here's an overview of the pros and cons of annuities.

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Understanding Living Wills

A living will is a document that helps people specify healthcare decisions they would like to make in the event they cannot speak for themselves.

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Should You Retire in a Recession?

Deciding when to retire can be complicated in boom times, but in a recession it's critical to make informed choices about your future.

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What Is a Life Insurance Trust?

Learn about life insurance trusts, their benefits and drawbacks and when these estate planning tools make the most sense.

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How to Unretire

If you've decided you retired prematurely there are a few things you need to consider before rejoining the workforce. Here's how to unretire.

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What to Know About Funding Education With a Reverse Mortgage

A reverse mortgage is a possible way of helping a child or grandchild get a secondary education. Here's what you should know before you decide to fund their education with a reverse mortgage.

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Short-Term Insurance Plans: What You Need to Know

In some situations short-term insurance may be the best option, but it's not a substitute for full coverage. Learn about when it is useful and what to be aware of when choosing a short-term insurance plan.