KIM LANKFORD'S ARTICLES & ANALYSIS

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Term vs. Whole Life Insurance: Choosing What’s Right for You

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Puppy Vaccination Cost: What to Expect and How to Save

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Universal Life Insurance: Flexible Coverage for Long-Term Planning

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What Is Gap Insurance and Who Needs It?

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Life Insurance Medical Exam: What It Involves and How It Affects Your Quote

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How Much Life Insurance Do I Need?

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Guide to Property Tax Breaks for Veterans with Disabilities

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Where to Retire

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Make the Most of Your GI Bill Benefits

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States That Won’t Tax Your Military Retirement Pay

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Where to Go Next: Easing Your Transition into Civilian Life

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VA’s Aid and Attendance Benefits Can Cover Long-Term Care Costs for Veterans

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Choosing a Charity: How to Make it a Family Affair

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What the Family and Medical Leave Act Provides

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Why You Should Check Your College’s Financial Health

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What to Expect in the Rest of This Year’s Job Market

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How to Guard Against the Next Generation of Identity Theft

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How to Prepare for an Emergency

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Where Are All the Tax Accountants?

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What to Know About Taxes After a Disaster

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When to Worry If Your Tax Refund Is Delayed?

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What Trump’s Big Beautiful Tax Bill Could Mean for Family Budgets

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How to Handle Taxes When You Live and Work in a Different State

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Don’t Overlook These Valuable Tax Write-Offs for 2025

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Why You Should Keep Working After Retirement

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Understanding Retirement Income: How to Piece Your Plan Together

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SECURE 2.0: What’s Effective This Year and What Plan Sponsors Need for 2026

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Is a Phased Retirement Right for You?

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4 Strategies for Making Your Money Last

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How to Prepare for Early Retirement

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Senior Medicare Patrol Fights Fraud and Saves Millions

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Latinos and Alzheimer’s Disease From Early to Late Stage: How to Financially Prepare for Alzheimer’s

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7 Medicare Changes You’re Seeing in 2025

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5 Things You Should Know About Dental Coverage and Medicare

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12 Things Caregivers Need to Know About Medicare

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How to Appeal a Health Insurance Denial

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16 Strategies to Save Money on Prescription Drugs

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Does Pet Insurance Cover Dental Treatment?

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Uninsured Motorist Coverage: Protect Yourself When Others Can’t Pay

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How Four Families Handled Natural Disasters

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How to Get Car Insurance: A Buyer’s Guide

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How Does Car Insurance Work?

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