The brick-and-mortar banking experience that retirees relied on growing up is waning. You may be aware that bank closings are becoming common these days as more people shift to mobile apps and online ...

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It's not uncommon for retirees to maintain a roughly 50/50 split of stocks and bonds. You could even potentially go heavier on stocks if you put some protections in place, like having a couple of ...