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May 20, 2026 -- Frequent visitors to this site might remember one of your Editor's top regrets in retirement - failing to put more money into Roth IRA's and 401(k) Roths. By putting more of my contributions into regular (non Roth) retirement accounts, I set myself up for having to take sizable Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), all taxable income, starting…...
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Lexington is a town in central South Carolina with a 2017 population just over 21,000. Located west of Columbia, it is the county seat. The town has a vision plan for the future, which is an encouraging sign. The median household income at just under $70,000 is higher than the SC average. The population grew 66% between 2000 and 2009.…...
Missouri City is a very fast growing suburb of Houston, Texas. It has a long been a haven for middle class African-Americans, who started moving here in the 1970s, and has a very affluent population of about 68,000 . Missouri City now includes the towns of DeWalt and Trammels. ....
Long Beach is a sizable city of over 462,000 people on the California coast, just 23 miles south of Los Angeles. It is one of America's busiest ports as well a residential community with great beaches. The city is rated one of the most walkable cities in the country by Walkscore.com. Long Beach State University is a large presence here.…...
Petoskey is a beautiful little town on Little Traverse Bay of Lake Michigan, in the northern part of the state. The downtown is exceptionally pretty, situated on hills overlooking the Bay. There are interesting shops and restaurants plus a nice park. It is definitely a resort town and a place where snowbirds come for the summer. The population is just…...