Required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can be confusing. If not taken appropriately, they can generate hefty penalties. Depending on when a
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There are several milestones on the way to becoming an adult—getting your driver’s license, turning 18, finishing college, getting your first “adult” job. Some
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After over 40 years with Cummins, my husband retired on May 31st. For our family, retirement has gone from theoretical to practical. While most individuals
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Both of my parents died unexpectedly when I was in my 30s. I found my mother’s death especially painful. For me, it was an emotional as well as a financial
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I’ll admit I have never been one of the “cool kids” and am always a little behind the latest trends, so I was intrigued when several of my friends were talking
Today’s title is taken from a continuing education session I attended. The speaker’s point was, you could have great coverage and low premiums on paper, but if
