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3 Social Security Strategies to Bankroll a Sweet Retirement | Smart Change: Personal Finance

(Maurie Backman) You may have lofty goals for retirement, whether it’s pursuing a hobby like golfing or sailing, traveling, or going back to school. No matter what objectives you set for your senior years, the more money you have access to, the more likely you’ll be to get to do the things you’ve always dreamed […]

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3 Reasons to Avoid Dividend-Paying Stocks | Smart Change: Personal Finance

(James Brunley) Even if you don’t own any yourself, it’s easy to see the appeal of dividend stocks — any investment that puts cash in your pocket right now has its obvious upside, even if those dividend payments aren’t enormous. As the old cliche explains, a bird in the hand is worth two in the […]