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Retirement Articles

Victoria Larson | Aug 27, 2026

Retirement Readiness Checklist: 5 Steps to Prepare for the Next Chapter

Retirement
retirement planning
Retirement readiness is about more than your savings. In this video, Victoria Larson shares a five-step checklist to help you define your ideal retirement
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Victoria Larson | Aug 27, 2026

Nearing retirement? You’re in the Retirement Red Zone... and Every Decision Counts.

Retirement
retirement planning
Approaching retirement? Learn four essential steps to help maximize tax advantages, prepare for future income, and avoid costly surprises during the retirement
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Victoria Larson | Aug 13, 2026

Retirement Spending Peaks Earlier Than You Think

Retirement
retirement planning
A healthy 60-year-old may have only about 12 years before mobility, energy and independence begin to decline. Victoria Larson and Erin Kennedy explain why
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Victoria Larson | Aug 12, 2026

Should You Tap Your Retirement Savings to Pay off Your Mortgage?

retirement planning
Paying off your mortgage before retirement may sound like an obvious win, but using retirement savings to do it can create unexpected consequences. Victoria
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Victoria Larson | Jul 21, 2026

What I Thought I Knew and What I Know Now - A Second Letter from Victoria

long term care
Retirement
retirement planning
A carefully planned move to assisted living became an ICU crisis overnight. What followed revealed hard-earned lessons about skilled nursing care, Medicare
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Victoria Larson | Jul 10, 2026

💡 IRMAA Explained: The Hidden Medicare Cost That Could Catch You Off Guard

When it comes to Medicare, most people focus on coverage… but not enough attention is paid to what you’ll actually pay. As Victoria with Vitality Investments

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Victoria Larson | Jun 29, 2026

Claiming Social Security at 62: What You’re Really Giving Up.

It sounds like a smart move: claim your Social Security early, invest the checks, and get ahead.
But for many high earners, that strategy can backfire… and cost

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Victoria Larson | Jun 25, 2026

Off to My NEW Second Job - A Letter From Victoria

long term care
Retirement
retirement planning
Long-term care planning takes on new meaning when you experience it with someone you love. This personal account explores the realities of becoming a caregiver
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Victoria Larson | Jun 15, 2026

When Should You Start Taking Money Out of Your 401(k)?

Retirement
Saving in a 401(k) is only part of the equation. Learn how withdrawal timing can affect your taxes, retirement income, Social Security, and Medicare costs.
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Victoria Larson | Jun 2, 2026

Top Annuity Income Strategies: Finding the Right Fit for You

Retirement

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Top Annuity Income Strategies: Finding the Right Fit for You!

 

Summary:

If you’re thinking about retirement income, the real question

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Anxious Senior Woman
Victoria Larson | Feb 17, 2026

Forced Early Retirement

Retirement
Finance
Many people plan to work through their 60s, easing out of employment on their own terms. Reality check: Your retirement date can arrive abruptly and a lot
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Victoria Larson | Sep 22, 2025

The 2 Questions You Need to Answer Before You Retire

Retirement
Lifestyle
Video
Finance

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The 2 Questions You Need to Answer Before You Retire

 

Summary:

As you get closer to retirement, a lot of questions start popping up

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