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Why the IRS Can Reject Smartwatch Mileage LogsTech Tax As we hit the halfway point of 2026, it's time to audit your mileage log before Uncle Sam audits it for you.
By Kate Schubel
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10 Things You Need To Know About Hurricane Insurance ClaimsBecoming a Homeowner Hurricane damage? Know what your insurance will and won't cover to make the most of your policy if you need to file a claim.
By Rachael Green
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Best Bond ETFs to Buy NowETFs Bond ETFs can help diversify your portfolio, but you need to be aware of interest rates and inflation, as well as credit quality, liquidity and tax efficiency.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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Wall Street's 6 Top World Cup Stock PicksThe World Cup kicks off this month and could give the global economy a $40 billion jolt. These are some of the stocks analysts think could benefit.
By Kyle Woodley
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5 Top Buy-and-Hold Investments to Manage Market VolatilityWhen seeking out the best buy-and-hold investments, look for assets that will last beyond short-term market noise.
By Jeff Reeves
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Do You Know How to Behave in an Airport Lounge? Take Our QuizAre you committing airport lounge faux pas without realizing it? Take this short quiz to find out.
By Rachael Green
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Counting on the Great Wealth Transfer? Why It May Not Pan Out the Way You HopeDon't spend money you don't have. Learn why the Great Wealth Transfer might leave you with less than you think and how to plan around it.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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The Retirement Identity Crisis High Achievers Don't Plan ForShifting your identity from working and saving to spending and living can be tough, but here's why you need to do it for yourself and your family.
By Richard P. Himmer, PhD
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Step Off the 1031 Exchange Treadmill With Mineral RightsMineral rights offer deeded ownership with no tenants, monthly royalty income with no operating costs, a stepped-up basis for heirs and more.
By Alan Stalcup
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How to Hire the Right Financial Expert, Not a SalespersonOne of your most important financial decisions is who you trust for advice. Your best bet is a fee-only professional legally committed to your best interests.
By David Bromelkamp
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15 Ways To Lower Your Healthcare CostsStressed out by the high price of staying well? These strategies can save you hundreds, or even thousands, on your annual medical bills.
By Katherine Hobson
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Could Vibe Coding Put Your Retirement Portfolio at Risk?Retirement Taxes With more financial pros potentially turning to AI "agents", your private tax data — and nest egg — might be resting on a foundation of unverified code.
By Kate Schubel
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Wealth Wise: Should We Sell Our Rental or Keep the Income?An out-of-state property is a great inflation hedge, but the hidden tax hits and landlord headaches might not be worth it. Our retirement advice column answers your questions.
By Maurie Backman
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5 Financial Planning Secrets of MillionairesYou might be surprised: Most millionaires don't feel rich. But you might if you adopt these five key habits that could help you reach millionaire status.
By Michael Robustelli, ChFC®, CASL®, CLU®
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5 Years Until Retirement? Start Refining Your Income Plan NowYou'll likely be earning the most in the last few years of your career. That's when to start planning how to generate income over 20 to 30 years of retirement.
By Ayden Hanes, CFP®, ChFC®
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Will the New IRA Program Help Americans Save for Retirement?A new IRA marketplace will have the goal of encouraging more Americans to save for retirement, as well as offering a $1,000 contribution to those who enroll.
By Romi Savova
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Standard Deduction 2026: How Much You Can Claim and Whether You Should ItemizeTax Breaks Most people claim the standard deduction on their federal tax return instead of itemizing deductions. How much can you claim?
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Capital Gains Tax Exclusion for Homeowners: Who Qualifies and How It WorksTax Breaks The IRS capital gains home sale exclusion can be a valuable tax-saving tool if you're eligible.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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The 'Dr. Robby' Reset: Why a Sabbatical May Beat Early RetirementIf The Pitt’s chief attending has you rethinking the daily grind, it might be time to plan a strategic career pause — before you call it quits for good.
By Maurie Backman
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Micron Stock: What $1,000 Invested 20 Years Ago Is Worth NowMU stock has been a massive market beater for anyone who could stomach the ride.
By Dan Burrows
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8 Ways to Treat Yourself After the Chaos of MaycemberParents spend May juggling packed calendars, emotional labor and rising costs. Here are a few worthwhile ways to finally splurge on themselves this summer.
By Choncé Maddox
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How a Retired Navy Officer Built a Multimillion-Dollar Nest Egg"We are enjoying the fruits of our labor, but feel like it was not as difficult as we'd thought. It just takes time and focus. We started out with very little."
By Joyce Lamb
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Did You Max Out Your 401(k)? Here's How That Could BackfireWhat looked like smart tax planning could become a problem. And not just for you — your kids could inherit a tax bomb. How to head off potential disaster.
By Christopher C. Giambrone, CFP®, AIF®
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How Your Kids' Tax Bracket Can Wipe Out Your Capital GainsWant to give your kids a home down payment? Want to help cover daycare expenses? Instead of writing them a check, transfer appreciated stock into their account.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA®
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The Best Gift You Can Leave Your Family Is Organized FinancesWe owe it to our loved ones to consider what will happen when we pass away. Taking care of our own paperwork now will spare them time, stress and money later.
By Mary Ware, CFP®, CIMA®, CDFA®
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10 Things You Should Not Keep in a Storage UnitBefore you rent a storage unit, learn which 10 items you should never store in one.
By Choncé Maddox
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10 Reasons to Retire in an RVretirement RV-loving retirees talk about the upsides of spending retirement in a motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel or other recreational vehicle.
By Bob Niedt
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The 12 Best National Parks to Visit in RetirementExploring the breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife of America's national parks offers retirees an adventurous way to soak in epic scenery and discover something new.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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The Best Weekly Income ETFs to BuyWeekly income ETFs are built for investors seeking yield-based products to offset uncertainty and volatility, but complexity and fees still matter.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
