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3 Steps to Defining Your Retirement MissionWhat do you want your retirement to look like? Define the mission first, and the appropriate investment products will practically pick themselves.
By Mike Decker, NSSA®
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How to Give Money to Kids Without Setting Them Up to FailHelping them out is cool, but the best gift is teaching them how to manage money, be realistic about their standard of living and learn to stand on their own.
By Lawrence Sprung, CFP®, CEPA®
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Wills vs Trusts: How to Decide What's Right for Your FamilyDoes your estate plan need a will, a trust or both? Understanding how these tools work, and what your family needs, will help you make the right choice.
By Shelby Anderson, J.D., CEPA®
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Inheriting Investments: Why Stocks Can Wreck Estate PlansWithout explicit instructions for stocks in your estate plan, your heirs may end up selling everything for simplicity or because they're mired in conflict.
By Howard A. Enders
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How Playing Dead Can Maximize Your Investment Returns (Seriously)Don't ignore the markets entirely, but don't let your emotions control decisions based on headlines and volatility. Here's what to do instead.
By Andrew Rosen, CFP®, CEP
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Would You Rather Retire in Naples, FL or Palm Springs, CA?Coastal tradition or desert cool? We break down the real cost — and culture — of retiring in two of America’s most iconic zip codes.
By Jacob Schroeder
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Ready to Retire? Ask Your Spouse These 3 Questions FirstRetiring soon? Keep your relationship strong by discussing these three questions with your partner before handing in your notice.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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5 Retirement Savings Strategies Beyond Your 401(k) MatchFrom HSAs to backdoor Roths and even taxable brokerage accounts, there are plenty of ways to boost retirement savings once you've hit your full 401(k) match.
By Michael Pappis, CFP®
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How to Use AI for Financial Advice (and What to Avoid)AI can't take the place of the human touch when it comes to getting investment advice and planning for your future.
By Bonnie Treichel
