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Terri K. Hobbs

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Variable Annuities: Strategies to Help Counter Retirement Risks

Unlike retirement accounts, there are no federal contribution limits for variable annuities, and the investment gains won’t be taxed until they are withdrawn.

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Understanding the No Tax on Tips Deduction

In 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act established a temporary federal tax deduction to help reduce the tax liability of certain tipped workers.

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Cash Balance Plans Help Some Business Owners Supersize Retirement Savings

These plans have generous contribution limits that increase with age, which may allow high-income business owners to catch up on retirement savings and significantly reduce their taxable incomes.

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Don't Overlook the Value of Social Security Survivor Benefits

While life insurance might play a central role after the death of a financial provider, Social Security could also offer another important source of income for survivors.

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Tax-Deferred Savings

Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.

Savings Accumulation

Estimate the future value of your current savings.

Net Worth

A balance sheet summarizes your assets and liabilities and reveals your net worth.

IRA Eligibility

Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.

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