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Rio Grande City Is Emerging Fast as a Warm, Budget-Friendly Destination for Retirees Original

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By Beverly Bird, Vikki Velasquez
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Key Takeaways McAllen, Texas, offers a cost of living 21% lower than the national average, with housing costs 41% lower. The city boasts a warm, subtropical climate, mild winters, and numerous outdoor activities, making it ideal for retirees. McAllen provides access to top-notch healthcare, with 20 hospitals within 50 miles and highly ranked facilities nearby. Get personalized, AI-powered answers built on 27+ years of trusted expertise.
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Warren Buffett's Top 4 Investing Tips for Young Investors Taking Their First Steps Original

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By Beverly Bird
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Key Takeaways Start investing as soon as you’re earning. Patience is key: Buffett’s favorite holding period is “forever,” a reminder to buy quality companies and think long-term through market ups and downs. Be picky: Buffett has said investors should act as if they have only a limited number of lifetime investments. Invest within your “circle of competence” and focus on businesses you truly understand. Get personalized, AI-powered answers built on 27+ years of trusted expertise.
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How to Prevent Your Ex-Spouse From Inheriting: Key Probate Mistakes to Avoid After Divorce Original

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By Beverly Bird, Betsy Petrick
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Key Takeaways Laws in some states remove an ex from your will after a divorce—but not all states. Assets with named beneficiaries bypass probate and could therefore go to an ex if you have made an update. Check state laws to see how beneficiary changes are handled post-divorce where you live. Divorce can complicate estate planning (among other things). The good news is that your ex is automatically cut out of your will in most states.1 New York is one such example.
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