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Retirement / Financial Independence Phase

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Social Security

Social Security

  1. Do I Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits
  2. Am I eligible for Social Security Benefits if I have been Divorced?
  3. Am I eligible for Social Security Benefits as a Surviving Spouse?
  4. Am I eligible for Social Security Benefits as a Spouse?
  5. Will my Social Security Benefits be Reduced?
  6. What issues should I consider with my Social Security Retirement Benefits?
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Healthcare

Healthcare

  1. What issues should I consider Before I Retire?
  2. If I Retire Early, Should I Buy Health Insurance Through the Marketplace?
  3. Will I Be Automatically Enrolled in Medicare?
  4. Will Healthcare Change As I Transition Into Retirement?
  5. Am I Eligible for Medicare Part A or Part B?
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Distributions

Distributions

  1. Should I take my Pension as a Lump Sum?
  2. Can I Delay Distributions From the Traditional IRA Inherited?
  3. Will a Distribution from My Roth IRA be Tax & Penalty-Free?
  4. Will a Distribution from My Traditional IRA be Tax-Free?
  5. Can I Avoid Taking my RMD after Reaching my Required Beginning Date (RBD)?
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Charitable Giving

Charitable Giving

  1. Can I do a Qualified Charitable Distribution from my IRA?
  2. What issues should I consider when Establishing my Charitable Giving Strategy?
  3. Should I use a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) when giving to Public Charities?
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