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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
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How to Break Free From the 'One More Year' Trap and Actually RetireDespite having more than enough money to retire, some people simply cannot step away from their jobs.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Protect Your Family's Future: Avoid These 12 Common Estate Planning MistakesDon’t make these common estate planning mistakes and your loved ones will thank you
By Daniel Bortz
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Massachusetts Tax GuideState Tax Explore Massachusetts' state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Massachusetts compares nationwide.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Most Expensive States for Homeowners in 2026Property Tax Here's where high property taxes are eating into equity and driving up monthly costs. Our list includes estate tax, too.
By Katelyn Washington
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Mastercard Stock: What $1,000 Invested 20 Years Ago Is Worth NowMastercard has been lagging the past few years, but truly long-term investors have enjoyed massive outperformance.
By Dan Burrows
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Ask the Tax Editor: Will Congress Enact More Tax Changes?Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on whether Congress will enact more tax changes before the November election and related topics.
By Joy Taylor
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Should You Split Your Retirement Accounts to Reduce Cyber Risk?AI and cyber threats to brokerages are growing. Will keeping your retirement funds in two or more institutions lessen your risk of getting wiped out?
By Jacob Schroeder
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This Might Be the Most Underrated Travel Card for SimplicityIf you travel regularly but don't want a card with a ton of hoops to jump through, here's a great solution for you.
By Sean Jackson
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Stop Taxes From Taking a Bite Out of a Special Needs TrustIf a special needs trust isn't structured correctly, the recipient could lose out on a chunk of money when they need it the most. Here's how to prevent that.
By Scott Tucker, Investment Adviser Representative
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The New Venture Capital Playbook for Startups and InvestorsCapital is still flowing, but the easy-money, easy-investing era is over. This is how startups and investors can meet the challenges and seize opportunities.
By Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne
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Inside the Best-Run RIA Firms: What They Do DifferentlyThe most successful businesses don't waste time trying to perfect methods that aren't working, but instead focus on identifying and removing bottlenecks.
By Angie Herbers
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States With the Lowest Property Tax Bills Ranked by AffordabilityState Tax Searching for an affordable home in 2026? Here's what it costs to live in these ten 'affordable' states.
By Kate Schubel
