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Who—or what—is a beneficiary?
Your life insurance policy and retirement plan have asked you to name a beneficiary—but what does that really mean? What happens if you don’t? Do you need beneficiaries for anything else? Although it’s critical to name beneficiaries, it’s pretty easy to do. We’ll explain the what, why, and how of beneficiaries to help you protect your loved ones and your assets.
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What if you live to 110? Planning for your longevity
The number of 100-year-olds continues to grow. Explore eight practical steps to help you plan for your longevity and make the most of your retirement savings.
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Managing your 401(k) plan account through a market downturn
Investing for a long-term goal, such as retirement, takes planning, patience, and discipline.
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What’s a bull market, and what does it mean for your retirement savings?
Understand what’s meant by the term “bull market” and how to manage your savings in a dynamic stock market.
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Bear market dos and don'ts
When there's a bear market, it’s important to know what to do and what to resist doing.
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Following a financial influencer? Consider these five tips
Before you take investment advice from a financial influencer on social media, you'll want to consider the risks. You can start with these five tips.
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What is market volatility?
Discover what’s happening with the economy and what it means to experience market volatility—and what you can do with your investments.
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How recessions can affect retirement savings
Do you worry about how a recession could affect your retirement savings? We’ll help you understand recessions and what you can do to help your savings weather the storm.
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How tariffs can affect your retirement savings balance today
We'll put the recent tariff and stock market headlines in perspective to help you weather these short-term changes and keep a long-term focus on your retirement accounts.
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What happens in a recession?
Recessions are neither common nor rare. Some predictions of them prove inaccurate; at other times, recessions can result in significant damage to the economy and markets.
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