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Retirement planning

Social Security. Tax deferred benefits. IRAs. Get the facts you need to understand your retirement options with the articles and videos in this section.
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Retirement Planning

Annuities and long-term care explained

Understand how annuities work with long-term care planning and the benefits and limitations of using annuities for coverage in this article from Protective.

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Retirement Planning

Types of long-term care insurance

Discover how long-term care insurance works, what it covers and the differences between traditional, hybrid and group plans in this article from Protective.

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Retirement Planning

Protect your future with long-term care planning

Are you financially prepared if you require assistance with daily tasks in retirement? Discover some steps you can take to plan for long-term care and alleviate financial and emotional burden on your loved ones.

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Retirement Planning

What is a guaranteed lifetime income annuity?

Worried about outliving your retirement savings? A guaranteed lifetime income annuity may be an option to provide a steady stream of income during your retirement. Protective explains how they work.

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Retirement Planning

Annuity vs 401(k): What’s the difference?

Both 401(k)s and annuities are designed to help you prepare for retirement. This article will help you understand how they are different and when it may make sense to invest in both.

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Retirement Planning

Pros and cons of rolling over your 401(k) to a new employer

When you take a job with a new company, what should you do with your 401(k) plan? Here are some considerations when deciding whether or not to roll over your 401(k) to a new employer.

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Retirement Planning

How working after you retire can affect your Social Security benefits

You may have questions about part-time work in retirement. Knowing how much income you can earn without putting Social Security benefits in jeopardy can be a challenge.

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