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Marc Guberti

4 Retirement Curveballs Boomers Should Prepare for in 2026

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Many people work for several decades before they can retire. Portfolios compound, earnings go up and people look toward the finish line as motivation to continue the race. Retirement is a marathon, not a sprint, but a few curveballs can catch some retirees by surprise.

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