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When planning for a comfortable retirement, taxes are a significant consideration. Taxes are among the largest contributors to your cost of living in retirement, and cost of living can make the difference between a comfortable retirement and a meager one.READ MORE

It seems you can’t turn on the news these days without hearing about another major corporation or financial institution that has fallen victim to hacking. In recent years, we’ve heard about data breaches at places such as Target, AOL, CVSREAD MORE

Valentine’s Day is the third-largest consumer holiday in the U.S., with about 19 Billion dollars spent in Cupid’s name each year. It’s big business for florists and chocolatiers, with over 4 Billion dollars spent per year on flowers and candyREAD MORE

Retirement can bring a new phase of life that can be freeing and rewarding. It can also bring its share of uncertainties and unknowns. One of the biggest fears for retirees is whether they will outlive their money. While manyREAD MORE

Haven’t we all dreamed about what we would do if we suddenly received an unexpected windfall of cash? Although receiving a very large amount of money sounds great in theory, the reality isn’t always so fantastic. Whether you’ve been expectingREAD MORE