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WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! This week on the Alpha Wealth Hour, Tom Fortino discusses essential ...

Retirement looks different when you’re on your own. Without a spouse or partner to share expenses or provide financial support, planning becomes even more important. For boomers heading into solo ...

When preparing for retirement, I've made plans for what I am going to do with my Social Security benefits. My plans for Social Security are aimed at safeguarding my financial future. I'm trying to be ...

Some people don’t like the idea of owing money on a mortgage. It’s often possible to borrow affordably for a home, whereas it’s harder to borrow affordably to cover retirement essentials. For this ...

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For Americans who are nearing or entering retirement in today's economic landscape, financial certainty can be hard to come by. Prices on everyday essentials remain elevated, the stock market remains ...