Month: March 2026

Switching Benefits

By Elaine Floyd, CFP ® Under Social Security rules, if a person receiving a benefit becomes entitled to a different benefit, that person may switch to the new benefit if it’s higher. This switching is one of the most important ways people can maximize their benefits, but they don’t always know how or when or even …

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Developing a Realizable Vision for Retirement

By Richard Atkinson Retirement is a totally new stage of life. With some careful prioritizing—and collaborating with your financial professional—you can design a working plan for retirement that may surpass all your expectations. When most people think of retirement, they imagine leaving a job they’re tired of, getting out of the rat race, and leaving …

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Downshifting: Working Longer and Loving It

By Elaine Floyd, CFP ® Working full-time and then abruptly stopping work at age 65 is no longer the only possibility for retirement. “Downshifting” allows for a more gradual process, benefiting employers and employees. I have a friend who plays principal clarinet with a major symphony orchestra. She loves her work—which, after all, is literally playing—but …

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