Stop Basing Your Retirement Savings on This Outdated Assumption
You could end up regretting it.
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The type of retirement account you choose to invest in will make a huge impact in how you access your money -- and how much income your account provides -- once you become a senior.
Unfortunately, far too many people end up selecting an account intended to secure their future based on an assumption that may very well be incorrect. Here's why.
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