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Where's the Best Place to Store $25k Now?If you want to shelter some of your cash from market volatility, here are smart alternatives that'll outpace inflation and help you reach your goals.
By Sean Jackson
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How Much Internet Speed Do You Really Need to Work From Home?Sponsored
Working from home can put extra demands on your internet. Learn how much speed your household may need and when upgrading could make sense.
By Choncé Maddox
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10 Things You Should Know About Medicare Part D PlansOpen enrollment is just weeks away; it’s time to review your Medicare drug plan.
By Donna LeValley
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Adobe Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have TodayThe AI revolution has turned Adobe stock into a long-term market laggard. Here's what the growth has looked like for 20-year investors.
By Dan Burrows
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How Your Financial Decisions Can Ripple Through RetirementEven something as simple as buying a new car can have wide-ranging consequences. This metaphor can help you understand your options.
By Myles J. McHale, Jr. AIF®, CRPP®
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Moneymaxxing: What It Is and When It Goes Too FarMoneymaxxing can help you save more, earn better rewards and cut costs. Here’s how to optimize your finances without taking it too far.
By Choncé Maddox
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How to Pay Your Child for Caregiving — Legally and FairlyFrom caregiver contracts to unequal inheritances, estate planning experts explain how to reward your most dedicated child without fracturing the family.
By Maurie Backman
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5 Best Golden Visas for American FamiliesGolden visas let you live and work abroad, and even acquire citizenship, in return for investing a healthy sum in your chosen country. Here are five options.
By Jonathan Ralph
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Use the 'Newton Rule' to Grow Your 401(k) Retirement SavingsHarnessing Sir Isaac Newton's rule in retirement can boost your 401(k) savings while you chill.
By Christy Bieber
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Would You Welcome a Data Center Next Door in Retirement?Is AI threatening the quiet retirement dream? From rising utility bills to relentless noise, here’s the hidden cost of living next to a data center.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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12 Estate Planning Mistakes That Can Cost Your Family ThousandsDon’t make these common estate planning mistakes and your loved ones will thank you.
By Daniel Bortz
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Should You Convert Your Traditional 401(k) to a Roth?Too rich for a Roth IRA? If your company offers a Roth 401(k), you can convert your traditional 401(k) to pay lower taxes in retirement.
By Tom Taulli
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5 Ways Older Homeowners Can Break Free of the Mortgage TrapHigh borrowing costs are freezing mobility for aging homeowners. Here’s how to access your home equity without wiping out your savings.
By Adam Shell
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Anthropic to Seek $2 Trillion IPO ValuationThe AI laboratory is talking about huge numbers in a prospectus for its initial public offering.
By David Dittman
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5 High-Cost Items Retirees Should Never Buy OutrightThink twice before dropping cash on high-maintenance toys. Here are five expensive items retirees are far better off renting than buying.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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How to Create a Predictable Retirement PaycheckSuccessful retirement planning is about building a predictable, self-made paycheck that covers your essential expenses so you can enjoy life without worry.
By Mark Henry
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Is Dividend Investing Worth It? Pros, Cons and Rules to FollowDividend investing is a profitable and proven method to generate solid long-term returns. But investors must be tactical when choosing the best dividend stocks.
By Mark R. Hake, CFA
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How to Buy Stocks: A 4-Step Guide to Start InvestingNot everyone knows how to buy stocks, even as investing in the stock market is becoming more popular. This four-step plan can help.
By Will Ashworth
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What Kind of Heir Are You? Take Our Quiz to Reveal Your Money StyleAn inheritance can bring opportunity but also responsibilities. Take this short quiz to discover how ready you are, and get tips to protect your legacy.
By Donna LeValley
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How the Sandwich Generation Can Protect Their RetirementYou may be helping aging parents with medical expenses and adult children with living costs. How to care for your family without sacrificing your retirement.
By Chad Waddoups
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Why You Should Never Quit Your Job Without a Signed OfferIn today's story, Dr. Mark learns the hard way that you should never quit without a signed job offer, especially if you're a bridge burner.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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Should We All Be Fat Bears With Our Money?Bear with me as I talk about the fat-bear mindset of your finances. (Sorry.)
By Alexandra Svokos
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The Rule of 240 Paychecks in RetirementThe Rule of 240 Paychecks can help you plan for a lifetime of withdrawals. Because, like any good boss, you need to pay yourself wisely.
By Jacob Schroeder
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The Cheapest Places To Retire in the USWhen you're trying to balance a fixed income with an enjoyable retirement, the cost of living is a crucial factor to consider. Is your city the best?
By Stacy Rapacon
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Why Exercise Is Your Best Retirement InvestmentRegular physical fitness can defer long-term care by two years, yielding a financial return that most portfolio strategies cannot match.
By Richard P. Himmer, PhD
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The AI Bubble May Burst: 5 Ways to Protect Your PortfolioTech giants are borrowing heavily to fund the AI boom. Here is what older investors must do if those debts trigger a market crash.
By Simon Constable
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Inherited an IRA? IRS Distribution Rules Beneficiaries Should KnowInherited IRA Inherited IRA distribution rules have changed in ways that can significantly impact your taxes and tax strategy.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Our Parents Lived 'Forever.' How Do We Plan for Long-Term Care?Even if you're very wealthy, you may need to plan for long-term care through age 100. Our Wealth Wise columnist asks the experts what to do.
By Maurie Backman
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5 ETFs to Help Build Your Emergency Fund and Keep It SafeThe best ETFs to help build your emergency fund prioritize safety and liquidity, while some variants offer regular income or superior tax efficiency.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
