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From Paper Routes to $1M: One Dallas CFO's Financial Journey"My dad told me how he saved and what stocks provided, then casually left annual reports out where I could start looking at them at an early age."
By Joyce Lamb
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The Potential Complications of Working Past Retirement AgeA growing number of Americans are working past retirement age. But what happens to Social Security, tax and healthcare when you keep on working?
By Cathy DeWitt Dunn, CDFA®, FRC®
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2 Awkward Talks to Have With Your Kids Before They're 18The teenage years are tricky for kids and parents, but they're the right time to start talking openly about money and what you'd do in a medical emergency.
By Stephen B. Dunbar III, JD, CLU
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To Close the Wealth Gap, Teach Your Children WellKids who grow up with savings accounts are more likely to learn the basics of managing and investing — and more likely to attend college.
By Melanie Mortimer
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10 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Summer WeatherHot summer weather can take a toll on your home if you're not prepared. Follow these tips to make sure you're ready for the season.
By Daniel Bortz
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Use This 5-Step Summer Savings Challenge to Get Ahead by FallA simple summer savings challenge can help you save more money and get ahead before Thanksgiving.
By Paige Cerulli
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Costco Just Cut Prices on These Popular Kirkland ProductsCostco has reduced prices on several Kirkland Signature products. Here's what got cheaper and why the retailer says more price reductions could follow.
By Choncé Maddox
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How to Turn Wealthy Clients' Charity Into a Cohesive PlanHNW families often give generously but lack an overall strategy that ties into their financial and estate plans. Advisers can change that in three steps.
By Gillian Howell
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The 2026 Mid-Year Retirement ResetChecklist of 6 easy things you can do in June to improve and secure your finances.
By Donna LeValley
