Tax Season Warning: Retirement Moves Americans Still Have Time to Make Before April 15

Jeff Smith of The Retirement Smith offers up retirement strategies Americans can still make before filing their taxes FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (March 10, 2026) – April 15th is a day in America that many people dread. It’s the deadline that people have to file federal income taxes with the government without being hit with penalties. While people are busy […]

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Financial Stress is the New Health Crisis – Here’s How to Fix It

The Retirement Smith offers tips on reducing anxiety through planning, automation, and emergency funds FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (November 17, 2025) – There’s no denying that most Americans are struggling financially in some form right now, due to the rising costs of goods and services, and salaries that haven’t kept pace. Add to that the struggle that the holidays […]

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Why Millennials and Gen X Should Start Thinking Like Retirees Now and Why the FIRE Method May Be the Answer

The Retirement Smith offers a look at retirement worries some generations have and how they can alleviate them FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (October 6, 2025) – As the boomer generation enjoys its retirement years, those following them are a bit worried. While not yet in a complete state of panic, they are planning for retirement during uncertain times, which […]

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