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For Americans ages 45 to 54, the median 401(k) balance is just $67,769 according to Vanguard’s How America Saves Report. This ...

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Planning for retirement can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. It all starts with a series of questions only you can answer. A post-retirement budget is meant to provide you with direction. A ...