Articles by Katy:

Strategies for Boosting Retirement Savings in Your 50s and 60s

Retirement is a prominent concern among Americans in their 50s and 60s. According to Bankrate, 56% of...

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Check Washing Fraud: How to Protect Yourself

Last year, more than $10 billion was lost to fraud. With rising financial scams in the United States,...

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Should Couples Choose the Same Medicare Plan?

Approximately 4.1 million Americans turn 65 this year, representing a large influx of retirees beginning...

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How FINRA Helps Investors Avoid Investment Scams

2023 marked a new all-time high in consumer fraud. A reported $10 billion was lost in 2023 due to scams...

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Can You Submit a Claim on Behalf of the Insured?

Supplemental health insurance and life insurance can protect you from devastating financial blows, but...

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4 Tips for Widows Whose Partners Handled the Finances

When a lifelong partner passes away, you lose a lifeline to love, companionship and support. It becomes...

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Moving from Retirement Accumulation Phase to Distribution Phase: 4 Tips to Know

After years of saving, you’ve suddenly realized you’re inching closer and closer to retirement....

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4 Ways to Help Your Family Avoid Probate

As you explore estate planning and build out your portfolio, you may have stumbled across the idea of...

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Maximizing Social Security Benefits for Middle to Upper-Income Retirees

Navigating Social Security benefits takes some intention, research and planning. From inflation...

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Gen X and Retirement: 6 Tips to Halt the Struggle to Save

Generation X faces significant financial challenges in today’s economy. Inflation, high interest rates...

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