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A George Mason University finance professor gamed out three common strategies on RMDs to find the best option.

Some mistakes are common, like taking Social Security too soon, but several others can derail your retirement plan as well. Here’s what to watch out for.

A Gold IRA offers similar tax treatment to other IRAs, but the rules depend on whether it’s set up as Traditional or Roth.

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Many Americans fall behind on retirement without realizing it. Learn four key mistakes to avoid, and how to fix them.