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This Simple Rule Can Stop You From Blowing Your Inheritance
An inheritance can seriously improve your finances, but use the 30-60-90-day rule to avoid the temptation of spending it immediately or making rash investments.
By Phillip Reed, JD, CAPP™
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Retiring Early? ACA Subsidies Now Could Cause Tax Pain Later
Health care subsidies can be a valuable benefit in early retirement, but locking them in now can mean higher taxes later. Here's what you need to consider.
By Kyle Hammerschmidt, Investment Adviser
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Could Your Roth Conversion Bump You Into a 50% Tax Rate?
Extra income from Roth conversions can cause your marginal rate to spike far above your visible tax bracket. Here's what to watch for — and how to plan.
By Ethan M. West
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April Brings Showers, Flowers and Your Financial Fitness Plan
These actionable strategies — covering wealth transfer, investments and communication — can help you build a life and legacy that reflects your values.
By Mindy Neira, CFP®, ChSNC®
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A 'Trust Reveal' Isn't the Way to Transfer Wealth — This Is
Wealth transfer isn't about dramatically revealing the size of an inheritance. It's about communicating your story and preparing heirs to uphold shared values.
By Jessica Andrews
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How to Keep the Magnificent 7 From Endangering Your Portfolio
An investing approach that's different from "buying the index" lets you invest without so much exposure to the potential volatility of the big tech stocks.
By Jared Elson, Investment Adviser
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What to Look Out for in Economic Data This Week
Wall Street will hear from several Fed speakers this week, while Tuesday's release of the March PPI will keep inflation in the spotlight.
By Karee Venema
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Walmart Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Walmart Walmart stock has beaten the broader market by a solid margin over the past couple of decades.
By Dan Burrows
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Dow Swings Higher to Add 275 Points: Stock Market Today
Strong gains in mega-cap tech stocks buoyed the Nasdaq on Friday, but the Dow and S&P 500 weren't so resilient.
By Karee Venema
