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Debt is a threat to the retirement plans of almost every American. A recent study by Lending Tree showed that just about every senior carries debt into their early retirement…
A disturbing number of Americans are speeding toward a financial cliff called retirement. Unless they change their saving habits, they may well barrel over the edge and land in poverty.…
After a year of political upheaval and economic uncertainty, it might come as a relief that 2017 holds few surprises for retirement savings. For the fourth year in a row,…
By all accounts, David and Margie Stapleton did an admirable job reaching their financial goals before retirement. They have a minimal home mortgage and moderately low debt. Their three children…
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