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You may know when you want to retire. But do you know how ready you are?
Answer six quick questions about your savings, income, spending and investment style to get a clearer snapshot: bit.ly/4fgJj0k
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AI spending, stronger earnings and steady jobs could continue supporting markets.
Inflation, Fed policy and midterm-year volatility remain risks. Get the full 2026 Midyear Outlook: bit.ly/44HY6ed
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Saving enough is only one part of retirement planning.
Taxes, long-term care, estate planning and replacing a paycheck for decades can all shape what retirement really looks like.
See what’s easy to miss. bit.ly/4fnQe6r
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The S&P 500 gained 10.2% in the first half despite war, an oil spike, and stubborn inflation.
What could shape the rest of 2026?
See our latest Midyear Outlook: bit.ly/4fsnZ6E
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How much investment risk are you actually comfortable taking?
Market swings, your timeline, and your growth expectations can all shape the answer.
Take our Investment Risk Tolerance Quiz to see where you may fall: bit.ly/3EKs844
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Required minimum distributions sound simple until the details kick in.
Your age, account type, work status, and whether the money was inherited can all change the rules. See what may apply to you. bit.ly/42GXG4i
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Women often live longer, which can mean more years of retirement income needs, healthcare costs, and taxes.
See why longevity should be part of the tax-planning conversation. bit.ly/4vnkUe5
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The S&P 500 finished the first half up 10.2%, but the headlines missed a lot.
Oil reversed, software broke from the market, and AI reached far beyond big tech.
See the charts: bit.ly/44YweCD
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Passing wealth to the next generation can sound simple.
But timing changes the conversation.
Giving now may mean giving up control. Waiting may change the tax picture.
Here’s what to weigh before deciding. bit.ly/3HkamoE
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A life insurance policy can stay the same for years.
Your life usually doesn’t.
A new home, growing family, business, or income change can all affect what your coverage needs to protect.
See when it may be worth another look. bit.ly/4dzHWYi
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A strong Q2 is only part of the story.
Stocks rallied, jobs stabilized, and consumers kept spending.
The wrinkle: Inflation is still eating into wage growth.
See what investors are watching next. bit.ly/4y6TFa9
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Saving for retirement is one part of the plan.
Knowing how the money comes out is another.
Social Security, taxes and required withdrawals can all affect the income picture.
That’s where common mistakes can start. bit.ly/4xVgXzH
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The retirement mistakes that matter most often start as assumptions.
Expenses will drop. Healthcare will be manageable. Social Security will cover enough.
Those assumptions deserve a closer look. bit.ly/44Hy0YB
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Stocks had a rough week, but the story wasn’t that simple.
Large cap tech drove much of the weakness, while other areas held up better.
That matters in a market where AI is still doing a lot of the heavy lifting. bit.ly/4faCTQ4
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A financial plan can look organized on paper and still miss how life actually works.
Investments matter, but so do retirement income, tax planning, legacy goals, and real-life “what ifs.”
That’s the idea behind the 3-Lane Highway Approach. bit.ly/44pN1hE
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Your first required minimum distribution (RMD) is more than a retirement deadline.
It can raise questions around timing, taxes, and where the money comes from.
Here’s what to know before it’s time👇 bit.ly/4vkA0So
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The Fed held rates steady last week.
That was expected.
What markets didn’t get was much of a roadmap for what comes next, especially with inflation still elevated. bit.ly/3QSj2vI
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Estate planning is not just about who gets what.
A will and a trust can both help bring structure to your wishes, but they do different jobs.
This guide explains the difference and where each may fit. bit.ly/3Pjx60i
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A retirement spending plan should do more than estimate expenses.
It should help you see whether your lifestyle, income, and habits can work together once your paycheck stops.
Start with what real spending looks like. bit.ly/3SqyH5N
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