Not a surprise: Illinois is one of the worst places to retire

Not a surprise: Illinois is one of the worst places to retire

A combination of a weak labor market and high property taxes place Illinois as the fourth worst state in the nation for retirement. It may seem unusual to include labor conditions in a retirement ranking, but MoneyRates notes that more retirees are …

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8 Tax Tips Investors Should Know

Good tax planning is an essential part of overall financial planning. However, there is a much bigger issue confronting the majority of individual investors in the United States. And this issue can have a more substantial impact on your retirement …

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Forget Florida. The best cities for retirees

Have on better for you. Check out Clayton, Hiawasse etc GA. Land is dirt cheap due to over development. Taxes, property and state are low. As you get older, State income tax all but disappears on retirement income. Enjoy 3 big lakes controlled by the TVA.

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Gamesmanship shouldn't overtake needed debate on shale tax, pensions …

While both camps have acknowledged the existence of a pension problem, Wolf and Republicans diverge on how best to tame the exploding cost of public employee pensions. The state's contribution to its retirement funds is set to rise by some $ 466 million …

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