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Tax Season Warning: Retirement Moves Americans Still Have Time to Make Before April 15
Jeff Smith of The Retirement Smith offers up retirement strategies Americans can still make before filing their taxes FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (March 10, 2026) – April 15th is a day in America that many people dread. It’s the deadline that people have to file federal income taxes with the government without being hit with penalties. While people are busy trying to avoid the date, one financial planner wants people to know there is still time to make some sound financial decisions that will help those planning for their retirement, making March a great time for a market reality check. “Rather than spend the time dreading the filing and paying of income taxes, look for…
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Financial Stress is the New Health Crisis – Here’s How to Fix It
The Retirement Smith offers tips on reducing anxiety through planning, automation, and emergency funds FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (November 17, 2025) – There’s no denying that most Americans are struggling financially in some form right now, due to the rising costs of goods and services, and salaries that haven’t kept pace. Add to that the struggle that the holidays are upon us, and it’s easy to see that stress and anxiety are going to take over even more. For those who are paying attention, it’s clear that financial stress has become the new health crisis facing the nation. The good news is that there are steps that can be taken to address the issue…
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Why Millennials and Gen X Should Start Thinking Like Retirees Now and Why the FIRE Method May Be the Answer
The Retirement Smith offers a look at retirement worries some generations have and how they can alleviate them FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (October 6, 2025) – As the boomer generation enjoys its retirement years, those following them are a bit worried. While not yet in a complete state of panic, they are planning for retirement during uncertain times, which is causing some anxiety. There is a good chance that, even though they may not be that far from retirement age, they have not yet set themselves up to be financially comfortable once it arrives. The good news is that it’s not too late to get started, especially when using something like the F.I.R.E. method…
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