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June 2024 Newsletter

What You Should Know Before You Retire

When preparing for retirement, it can be helpful to pick up some tips from those who are already retired.

An AARP article, 6 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before I Retired, has some excellent insights.

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Look out for the Strawberry Moon this June!

_{June’s full Moon, often known as the Strawberry Moon, is not named for its color or shape, but for its alignment with strawberry season. The Moon can appear reddish near the horizon due to atmospheric conditions. This year's Strawberry Moon falls on Friday, June 21.1}

What to Do When You're One Year From Retirement

Let’s next look at some strategies for when you’re a year away from retirement. Finding yourself just a year away from retirement is exciting, but don’t let that excitement distract you from some of the final steps you should take before your big day.

An Investopedia article, The Most Important Money Steps to Take the Year Before Retirement, provides some good insight.

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