Over the years, a handful of changes have been made to the IRS-mandated required minimum distribution (RMD) rules. When someone is not familiar with how RMDs work, it can be easy to miss a required…
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12 Best Cities to Retire in Washington State
Editor’s Note: This article was last reviewed and updated for accuracy on January 28, 2026, including current Washington tax laws and retirement-related considerations. Key Takeaways: You will be happy to hear that Washington has…
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Your Medicare Enrollment Window
When you become eligible for Medicare (most commonly at age 65), there is a specific enrollment window when you can sign up to avoid late enrollment penalties. However, the signup window is different for every…
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Charitable Giving Tax Strategies for Retirees: How to Maximize Your Tax Benefits
Key Takeaways: Most retirees miss out on major tax benefits because their charitable gifts don’t exceed the standard deduction. Using tools like donor-advised funds, appreciated asset donations, and QCDs can dramatically increase the tax value…
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What’s In A Will?
Serving as a foundational part of most estate plans, a last will and testament (a.k.a. will) is a legal document that declares, among other things, a person’s wishes as to how their property is to…
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