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Retirement / Financial Independence Phase
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Social Security
- Do I Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits?
- Am I eligible for Social Security Benefits if I have been Divorced?
- Am I eligible for Social Security Benefits as a Surviving Spouse?
- Am I eligible for Social Security Benefits as a Spouse?
- Will my Social Security Benefits be Reduced?
- What issues should I consider with my Social Security Retirement Benefits?

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

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

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