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A 1031 Exchange May Look Great on Paper, But It's Not Just About TaxesIf you're considering a 1031 exchange after making a large capital gain from selling a property, stop and ask how it will affect your portfolio in the long term.
By Carl E. Sera, CMT
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Why a Sounding Board Is as Important as Hitting Your Savings GoalUnlike some retirees, you may not have had financial advice throughout your life to guide your decisions. But it isn't too late to benefit from it.
By Andrew Rosen, CFP®, CEP
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3 Ways to Avoid Falling Into a Tax Trap in RetirementYou may think you'll pay less in taxes once you retire, but taxable withdrawals and Social Security can keep your tax bill as high as it was during your career.
By Gary Knode, CF2
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AI Hacking Threats: Is Your Personal and Financial Data Safe?While AI can expose flaws in banking systems, your own use of AI can also expose you to risk. Find out how to stay safe as the digital world gets more complex.
By Shane W. Cummings, CFP®, AIF®
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The Truth About 'Top Producer' Financial AdvisorsJust because a financial pro is a celebrated "top producer" doesn't mean they're not simply a skilled salesperson whose compensation is tied to selling products.
By David Bromelkamp
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7 Investing Secrets to Maximize Your WealthHere's what science reveals about the hidden emotions that drive financial behavior — and how you can use them to build lifelong security.
By Chris Taylor
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Is a Roth Conversion Just Not That Into You? How To Tell It's Not a MatchSometimes a Roth conversion isn't right for you — or at least not right now. A financial adviser explains what you should consider before getting involved.
By Katie Woloshin Corsetto
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How to Handle a Raise Without Buying a Life You Can't AffordGetting a raise is the perfect time to focus on building wealth, but only if you do these things before your "new" money vanishes into a shinier lifestyle.
By Anthony Martin
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Berkshire Hathaway Post-Buffett: Surprising Takeaways From Greg Abel’s Historic First Quarter as CEOQ1 2026 marked Berkshire Hathaway's first quarter without Buffett buying and selling stocks in its equity portfolio. Here's what Greg Abel & Co. did.
By Dan Burrows
