BUILDING WEALTH
Tackle the Risks that Inflation Can Pose to a Long and Successful Retirement
RETIREMENT
Tackle the Risks that Inflation Can Pose to a Long and Successful Retirement
Don’t let the rising cost of living and cognitive decline derail your best laid plans. Bring these risks up with your financial professional and plan …
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IRS Leaves Business Owners Who Took PPP in a Tax Quandary
SMALL BUSINESS LOANS
IRS Leaves Business Owners Who Took PPP in a Tax Quandary
Can business owners deduct the expenses they covered with loans from the Paycheck Protection Program? The legislators who wrote the law say yes, they …
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2 Key Traits Smart Investors Share with Great Chess Players
INVESTING
2 Key Traits Smart Investors Share with Great Chess Players
Watching “The Queen’s Gambit” got me thinking about how investing and chess have some fascinating similarities. To be successful, you must look many m…
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So You Got a Letter from the IRS
TAX FILING
So You Got a Letter from the IRS
Before you panic and assume the worst – such as a full-blown audit – take a breath. It may be nothing. Follow these steps to start figuring out what’s…
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Conversations that Women Should Have with their Financial Advisers
RETIREMENT PLANNING
Conversations that Women Should Have with their Financial Advisers
Here are a few key topics all women should consider when reviewing their financial picture.
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Personal Finance
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How Index-Linked Annuities Buffer Against Market Shocks Like the Coronacrash
ANNUITIES
How Index-Linked Annuities Buffer Against Market Shocks Like the Coronacrash
This relatively new type of annuity protects investors from any market losses … up to a certain point. That protection could give you the courage to s…
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Understanding a New Supreme Court’s Impact on Consumers, Savers and Investors
RETIREMENT
Understanding a New Supreme Court’s Impact on Consumers, Savers and Investors
With the arrival of Amy Coney Barrett on the bench and a new president set for inauguration, what could that mean for American businesses and the Amer…
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Thinking of Divorce? Before You Split, You Could Try This 1 Thing Instead
DIVORCE
Thinking of Divorce? Before You Split, You Could Try This 1 Thing Instead
A postnuptial agreement, or post-nup for short, could help you prepare for the future as you try to smooth things out. If things don’t work out, then …
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2 Contractual Clauses You May Want to Avoid
PERSONAL FINANCE
2 Contractual Clauses You May Want to Avoid
Before you sign a contract, watch out for these two common stipulations. They may sound innocuous (or even beneficial) to you, but they could hurt you…
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Review Your Finances Now to Keep on Track in 2021
RETIREMENT
Review Your Finances Now to Keep on Track in 2021
A year-end review helps you cut taxes, build retirement savings, rebalance your portfolio and earn more interest.
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10 Money Moves Before Dec. 31
PERSONAL FINANCE
10 Money Moves Before Dec. 31
Tick, tick, tick. Time is running out to take care of some financial housekeeping items that could save you money and do others some good.
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A New Approach to Retirement Income Planning for Women
RETIREMENT PLANNING
A New Approach to Retirement Income Planning for Women
Focusing on income, rather than savings, is important for anyone planning to retire. But it’s even more important for women, in particular. To reduce …
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How to Find a Good Financial Professional – or Dump a Bad One
RETIREMENT PLANNING
How to Find a Good Financial Professional – or Dump a Bad One
Financial professionals can be invaluable on your journey to financial wellness. For the best experience, it’s important to find the right one for you…
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How to Tell Whether You Can (or Should) Splurge on a Luxury Purchase
PERSONAL FINANCE
How to Tell Whether You Can (or Should) Splurge on a Luxury Purchase
Think hard before you buy that sports car, RV or other dream item. There are other places where your money could serve you much better. Here’s how to …
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Don’t Buy This: Top 20 List of Things That Aren't Worth the Money
SPENDING
Don’t Buy This: Top 20 List of Things That Aren't Worth the Money
Buyer’s remorse is real, and if you purchase any of these 20 items, chances are you’ll get to experience it firsthand.
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3 Ways to Update Your Investing in the New Reality
INVESTING
3 Ways to Update Your Investing in the New Reality
You’ve done well saving for retirement so far, but times have changed. You can do better.
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Searching for Yield? Making a Case for High-Yield Bonds
BONDS
Searching for Yield? Making a Case for High-Yield Bonds
High-yield bonds are an often-misunderstood asset class that could deserve a spot in your portfolio.
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How to Prepare Yourself (and Your Money) for COVID-19 in 2021
PERSONAL FINANCE
How to Prepare Yourself (and Your Money) for COVID-19 in 2021
Get planning now so you aren’t caught unprepared for the continuing financial effects of this global pandemic.
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Estate Planning for ‘Black Sheep’ Beneficiaries
ESTATE PLANNING
Estate Planning for ‘Black Sheep’ Beneficiaries
Every family has one – or maybe more – black sheep. They’re people who march to their own drum, and handing them an inheritance could be problematic. …
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Joe Biden’s Student Loan Plan: What’s in It for You?
STUDENT LOANS
- Student Loan Plan: What’s in It for You?
The future of student loan debt could look quite a bit different, if President-elect Joe Biden gets his way (and Congress cooperates). From loan forgi…
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My Student Loan Relief Is Set to Expire, What Now?
STUDENT LOANS
My Student Loan Relief Is Set to Expire, What Now?
Millions of student loan borrowers are in for a rude awakening after Jan. 31. The ability to suspend loan payments is coming to an end, so you need to…
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Money Can’t Buy Happiness: 4 Secrets to a Happy Retirement
HAPPY RETIREMENT
Money Can’t Buy Happiness: 4 Secrets to a Happy Retirement
You know the saying: Money can’t buy happiness. While that may be true, there is one thing you can do financially to impact your happiness in retireme…
An Overview of Self-Directed IRAs: Basics for Investors
IRAS
An Overview of Self-Directed IRAs: Basics for Investors
Well-informed investors who want more options and more control with their IRAs (and who don’t mind extra work and the possibility of greater risk) may…
Do You Have to Pay a Plumber If He Can’t Stop Your Leak?
PERSONAL FINANCE
Do You Have to Pay a Plumber If He Can’t Stop Your Leak?
A contracts professor weighs in on “The Case of the Dripping Bathtub Faucet,” where a plumber couldn’t quite stop a leak and wonders what compensation…
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8 Investing Lessons Learned from an Insane 2020
INVESTING
8 Investing Lessons Learned from an Insane 2020
This crazy year has changed everything,..
but it’s also highlighted some classic investing lessons in new ways.
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