Do you know what all those emojis you keep seeing in your text messages mean? Here’s a handy guide.
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Mastering Mobile Lingo
The #investments you’ve made in your life so far have helped prepare you for the future. We can help, too.
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Investments
Bedtime Story: U.S. Federal Tax Code. How many pages have you read?
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Understanding Marginal Income Tax Brackets
There’s no shortage of investment analysis for anyone interested. What’s important to understand?
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Types of Stock Market Analysis
The S&P 500 is ubiquitous. Ever wonder how it works? #S&P500
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The Anatomy of an Index
Your financial future is calling. Develop a strategy for your investments today.
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The Cost of Procrastination
What do you think your #retirement will be like? Attitudes are changing, and many are working in their #goldenyear
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Retirement Redefined
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Managing Retirement Assumptions
What do Americans spend more on? 1) taxes or 2) food, clothing, and shelter? Answer = 1. #IncomeTax
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What Do Your Taxes Pay For?
You won’t believe what these taxpayers tried to get away with. #IRS #taxes #funny #humor
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Tax Deductions You Won't Believe
Does it make more sense to push back #retirement, or not to retire at all?
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Should You Ever Retire?
Ever heard of a Roth 401(k)? Would one be right for you?
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What Is a Roth 401(k)?
The question everyone has: Will Social Security be around for you? Read this. #socialsecurity #retirement
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Social Security: The Elephant in the Room
Can you put a price tag on procrastination?
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The Cost of Procrastination
Building a personal #legacy may be the highest order of altruism. It can begin with four simple steps.
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Building Your Legacy
Concerned about the social impact of your investments?
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Investing with Your Heart
Thinking about a prepaid debit card? Consider the pros and cons. #debitcard
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Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards
When you chase the market, it’s easy to fall behind. Develop a sound investment strategy.
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Events on Wall Street
It’s possible to avoid these classic #retirement traps, with a little preparation.
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Retirement Traps to Avoid
There are hundreds of Exchange Traded Funds available. Should you invest in them? #ETFs
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Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
Three steps may make a difference if you find yourself suddenly single.
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Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Join us on December 2nd @ 6pm (CST) for our free #webinar to learn how you can create a great life in retirement. Bob Davis, CFP® will be discussing income, taxes, withdrawal strategies, and why you need a retirement income action plan.
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Is your retirement portfolio subject to “sequence of returns” danger?
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Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
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Bridging the Confidence Gap
How much could you receive from Social Security? Here’s what to expect. #socialsecurity #retirement
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Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive
Learn more about whether you need to pay estimated taxes.
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You May Need to Make Estimated Tax Payments If…
Here are 5 facts about Social Security you absolutely need to know. #socialsecurity #retirement
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Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know
Are your passwords easy to crack or difficult to decipher? Test your knowledge.
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Password Protection Strategies
Are you prepared for a 20-year retirement? How women can consider their retirement strategy.
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How Women Can Prepare For Retirement
Currency has been around for a long time. Here’s a quick #history lesson.
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The History of Currency
Will your dream retirement become a reality? The answer might not be what you think. Learn more here.
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Retirement Realities
Do you know how missing the best and worst market days might affect your #portfolio?
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It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
When was the last time you paid yourself first?
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Pay Yourself First
How literate are you when it comes to your finances? Brush up with these five basics.
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The Five Basics of Financial Literacy
The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown. #IRA
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IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty
What does it actually cost to raise a child? You might be surprised.
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The Half Million Dollar Baby
To make money harder to copy, there have been continual changes to the artwork, paper and ink. #Counterfeit
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Countering Counterfeit Currency
Have a kid heading off to college? Here are a few tips.
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A Cheat Sheet for Sending Your Kid to College
You make your own investment decisions, but how familiar are you with the products? Take our short quiz.
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What’s Your Investment IQ?
You won’t believe what these taxpayers tried to get away with. #IRS #taxes #funny #humor
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Tax Deductions You Won't Believe
If you'd like to participate in emerging markets, what are your options? #EmergingMarkets
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Emerging Market Opportunities
How prepared are you for retirement?
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The Pre-Retirement Checklist
When was the last time you checked your credit score? #CreditScore
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How Does Your Credit Score Compare?
Here are 4 unexpected locations that make great places to #raise your #family.
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Four Great, Unexpected Places to Raise a Family
Healthcare may be one of your biggest expenses in retirement. Manage your risk.
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Healthy Body, Healthy Pocketbook
The tax rules that govern donating art are complex and confusing. #taxes #art
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Donating Art: Taxation Abstraction
Childhood attitudes and habits can determine your child's health in his or her adult years.
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Raising Healthy Children
The recently passed $900 billion Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 includes stimulus checks, unemployment benefits, and more. Here are 5 of the key highlights that may impact you.
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5 Highlights of the New Stimulus Package
What does the average American budget look like? We’ve created a fun interactive piece that lets you see how your own budget compares. Read more now.
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The Average American Budget
Chris Rock once remarked, “You don’t pay taxes – they take taxes.” That applies not only to income, but also to capital gains.
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A Taxing Story: Capital Gains and Losses
Every year since 1947, the U.S. President pens an economics textbook.
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Required Reading: The Economic Report of the President
Is there a role for both active and passive investments in your portfolio?
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The Great Debate Continues: Active vs. Passive
Chris Rock once remarked, “You don’t pay taxes – they take taxes.” That applies not only to income, but also to capital gains.
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A Taxing Story: Capital Gains and Losses
Your chance of an IRS audit may not be that high. It pays to know what may trigger one. #IRSaudit
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What If You Get Audited?
The four most expensive words in the English language: “This time it's different” — Investor Sir John Templeton.
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Rebalancing Your Portfolio
Three steps may make a difference if you find yourself suddenly single.
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Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Every year since 1947, the U.S. President pens an economics textbook.
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Required Reading: The Economic Report of the President
Is there a role for both active and passive investments in your portfolio?
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The Great Debate Continues: Active vs. Passive
Whether you are already retired or just starting to prepare, take a look at your home. Is rightsizing the right decision?
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Rightsizing for Retirement
Do you know the difference between a global mutual fund and an international mutual fund?
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Global and International Funds
Your chance of an IRS audit may not be that high. It pays to know what may trigger one. #IRSaudit
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What If You Get Audited?
The four most expensive words in the English language: “This time it's different” — Investor Sir John Templeton.
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Rebalancing Your Portfolio
Three steps may make a difference if you find yourself suddenly single.
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Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Every year since 1947, the U.S. President pens an economics textbook.
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Required Reading: The Economic Report of the President
Many have heard they should avoid probate; do you understand what probate is and how it works?
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Problems with Probate
A few strategies that may help you maximize your Social Security income. #SocialSecurity #Retirement
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Social Security: Maximizing Benefits
Are you planning to work after taking Social Security benefits? Know the rules. #SocialSecurityBenefits
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How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Whether you are already retired or just starting to prepare, take a look at your home. Is rightsizing the right decision?
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Rightsizing for Retirement
Do you know the difference between a global mutual fund and an international mutual fund?
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Global and International Funds
Your chance of an IRS audit may not be that high. It pays to know what may trigger one. #IRSaudit
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What If You Get Audited?
Did you know that women control 51% of all personal wealth in the United States?
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Women on the Rise
Just entering retirement? Here's what you need to know.
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9 Facts About Retirement
When markets wobble, even experienced investors can get nervous. But history holds some encouraging lessons.
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When Markets React
Many have heard they should avoid probate; do you understand what probate is and how it works?
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Problems with Probate
A few strategies that may help you maximize your Social Security income. #SocialSecurity #Retirement
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Social Security: Maximizing Benefits
Are you planning to work after taking Social Security benefits? Know the rules. #SocialSecurityBenefits
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How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
Many retirees have discovered the benefits of a retirement spent in the great outdoors. Are you ready to do the same?
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Retiring Wild: National Parks and You
Property taxes too high? Here are ways to potentially lower your assessment. #homeowner #propertytax
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How to Appeal Your Property Taxes
Did you know that women control 51% of all personal wealth in the United States?
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Women on the Rise
Just entering retirement? Here's what you need to know.
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9 Facts About Retirement
When markets wobble, even experienced investors can get nervous. But history holds some encouraging lessons.
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When Markets React
Many have heard they should avoid probate; do you understand what probate is and how it works?
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Problems with Probate
Secrets of the Temple: How the Federal Reserve works. #FederalReserve
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How the Federal Reserve Works
How much is enough for your emergency fund?
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Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?
Many people stop being "and-a-half" around age 12. But at age 50, "and-a-half" makes a comeback. #SocialSecurity
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Important Birthdays Over 50
Many retirees have discovered the benefits of a retirement spent in the great outdoors. Are you ready to do the same?
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Retiring Wild: National Parks and You
Property taxes too high? Here are ways to potentially lower your assessment. #homeowner #propertytax
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How to Appeal Your Property Taxes
Did you know that women control 51% of all personal wealth in the United States?
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Women on the Rise
Generate income and rebuild principal. A powerful one-two punch.
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Split Annuity Strategy
Whether you realize it or not, you’ve allocated your assets.
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A Decision Not Made Is Still a Decision
Secrets of the Temple: How the Federal Reserve works. #FederalReserve
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How the Federal Reserve Works
How much is enough for your emergency fund?
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Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?
Many people stop being "and-a-half" around age 12. But at age 50, "and-a-half" makes a comeback. #SocialSecurity
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Important Birthdays Over 50
Many retirees have discovered the benefits of a retirement spent in the great outdoors. Are you ready to do the same?
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Retiring Wild: National Parks and You
Do global and international mutual funds complement or conflict with each other?
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Global vs. International: What’s The Difference?
College, kids and costs.
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Getting a Head Start on College Savings
Generate income and rebuild principal. A powerful one-two punch.
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Split Annuity Strategy
Whether you realize it or not, you’ve allocated your assets.
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A Decision Not Made Is Still a Decision
Secrets of the Temple: How the Federal Reserve works. #FederalReserve
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How the Federal Reserve Works
How much is enough for your emergency fund?
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Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?
Enlarge your perspective: understand the economic cycle and how it affects your investments.
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The Business Cycle
Are you ready to solve a credit report crime with John Q. Gumshoe? Grab your magnifying glass and click here to learn more.
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How to Read Your Credit Report
The tax rules that govern donating art are complex and confusing. #taxes #art
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Donating Art: Taxation Abstraction
Do global and international mutual funds complement or conflict with each other?
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Global vs. International: What’s The Difference?
College, kids and costs.
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Getting a Head Start on College Savings
Generate income and rebuild principal. A powerful one-two punch.
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Split Annuity Strategy
You’re the conductor of your 401k, IRA and taxable savings.
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Orchestrating Your Retirement Accounts
Even low inflation rates can impact your retirement outlook over time.
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Inflation - Back to the Future
Enlarge your perspective: understand the economic cycle and how it affects your investments.
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The Business Cycle
Are you ready to solve a credit report crime with John Q. Gumshoe? Grab your magnifying glass and click here to learn more.
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How to Read Your Credit Report
The tax rules that govern donating art are complex and confusing. #taxes #art
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Donating Art: Taxation Abstraction
Do global and international mutual funds complement or conflict with each other?
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Global vs. International: What’s The Difference?
A retiree’s #portfolio should reflect the lifestyle choices he or she makes in #retirement. Does yours?
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Does Your Portfolio Fit Your Retirement Lifestyle?
Do you know how to avoid internet fraud? Janet does. Learn how to keep yourself safe from data thieves of all kinds.
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Data Thieves from Outer Space
You won’t believe what these taxpayers tried to get away with. #IRS #taxes #funny #humor
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Tax Deductions You Won't Believe
You’re the conductor of your 401k, IRA and taxable savings.
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Orchestrating Your Retirement Accounts
Even low inflation rates can impact your retirement outlook over time.
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Inflation - Back to the Future
Enlarge your perspective: understand the economic cycle and how it affects your investments.
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The Business Cycle
M0 is the total of all physical currency worldwide. What’s it look like?
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How Big is Money?
Don’t get greedy when the market rises, and don’t panic when it falls. Sound advice—learn more. #BuyLowSellHigh
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The Cycle of Investing
A retiree’s #portfolio should reflect the lifestyle choices he or she makes in #retirement. Does yours?
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Does Your Portfolio Fit Your Retirement Lifestyle?
Do you know how to avoid internet fraud? Janet does. Learn how to keep yourself safe from data thieves of all kinds.
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Data Thieves from Outer Space
You won’t believe what these taxpayers tried to get away with. #IRS #taxes #funny #humor
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Tax Deductions You Won't Believe
You’re the conductor of your 401k, IRA and taxable savings.
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Orchestrating Your Retirement Accounts
