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Real estate investment trusts, or REITs, are a special class of stocks known for their high dividend yields. Here's how to find the best ones to buy.

By Kyle Woodley

Materials stocks represent a wide swath of cyclical industries. Here's how investors can find the best ones to buy.

By Kyle Woodley

Moving down the street from the grandkids may be the ultimate retirement flex. But before you call the movers, here's why this major life pivot can backfire.

By Donna Fuscaldo

If your kids are successful, do they need an inheritance? Ask yourself these four questions before passing down another dollar.

By Donna Fuscaldo

One in three people get hit with a denial of coverage, but there are smart and effective ways to appeal.

By Penelope Wang

It's a whole new world off base, and "retirement" means something different for those who have served.

By Patricia Kime

Total market bond funds aren't inherently safe investments. What investors and their advisers need to consider before adding them to a healthy portfolio.

By Brian Spinelli, CFP®, AIF®

Donor-advised funds hold billions, but charitable organizations need money now. Impact-first investing can close the gap, and HNW donors are interested.

By Stephen Vicinelli

When living together doesn't work out, an unmarried couple with separate financial lives can move on with no strings. Not so if they buy a house together.

By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.

Living Single Some core tax strategies look different when you're living single and planning for one.

By Kelley R. Taylor

Planning a summer road trip? Here are the best and worst states to add to your route, according to a new report.

By Rachael Green

These are the optimal temperatures to set your thermostat in the summer and winter to save the most on energy bills.

By Erin Bendig

Don't beat yourself up; it's a common mistake to claim Social Security too early. Here are ways to fix it and get bigger checks.

By Maurie Backman

Here's why you might regret an RV in retirement. RV-savvy retirees talk about the downsides of spending retirement in a motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel, or other recreational vehicle.

By Bob Niedt

Retirement Taxes Find out how income taxes in retirement stack up in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia.

By Kate Schubel

When inflation heats up, these savings bonds take the spotlight.

By Ella Vincent

Wealth protects your lifestyle, but liquidity protects your wealth. Here’s why a strategic cash cushion is still your portfolio’s best line of defense.

By Robert H. Yunich

Market valuations are at levels that have historically preceded long, flat stretches. Why does that matter for your retirement and are there any solutions?

By Mike Decker, NSSA®

An inheritance isn't "found money," so don't rush to use it or let others push you into making decisions. These five tips can help you manage the money wisely.

By Julia Pham, CFP®, AIF®, CDFA®

Private equity is finding its way into 401(k)s, but the risks (or benefits) for you may depend on how close you are to retirement. Here's what to look out for.

By Jay Annis, CFP®, CIMA®, AIF®

These pantry staples, freezer favorites and household essentials are among the products members return for again and again.

By Choncé Maddox

When your savings are meant for the next generation, your investment timeline isn't yours anymore. Our Wealth Wise columnist explains how to adjust.

By Maurie Backman

Olympian Lauryn Williams found that financial confidence comes from actively understanding your own money and now helps others take ownership of their finances.

By Lauryn Williams, CFP®, CSLP®, AFC®

Preventive health spending is a type of risk management that can lower future costs while protecting your health and your money. Here's how it works.

By David Abraham

When markets are volatile, your impulse might be to flee, but sometimes that's the worst choice if you want to maintain a healthy portfolio.

By Matt Gentzkow, CIMA®

Income Tax Many surviving spouses are surprised to discover that losing a partner can mean paying higher taxes on less income.

By Chrissy Paradis

You're ready to get serious about money. But what kind of goals are realistic and important at this stage in your life?

By Rachael Green