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When Estate Plans Don't Include Tax Plans, All Bets Are Off
Estate plans aren't as effective as they can be if tax plans are considered separately. Here's what you stand to gain when the two strategies are aligned.
By Paul Buckle, CPA, CFP®
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Relying on Real Estate in Retirement? Avoid These 3 Mistakes
The keys to successful real estate planning for retirees: Stop thinking of property income as a reliable paycheck, start planning for tax consequences and structure your assets early to maintain flexibility.
By Rob Edwards
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These Small Money Habits Really Can Plant Roots
February gets a bad rap for being the month when resolutions fade — in fact, it's the perfect time to reset and focus on small changes that actually pay off.
By Bill Schultheis
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Medicare Checklist: Avoid Costly Enrollment Mistakes
When you sign up for each part of Medicare matters. This enrollment checklist flags important info you need to know.
By David Jaeger, CFP®
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Why Basing Social Security Claims on Break-Even Math Is Risky
Your Social Security break-even age tells you how long you'd need to live for delaying to pay off, but shouldn't be the sole basis for deciding when to claim.
By Kyle Hammerschmidt, Investment Adviser
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How to Use Qualified Opportunity Funds for Tax-Free Savings
Investors who combine Roth IRAs, the gold standard of tax-free savings, with qualified opportunity funds could enjoy decades of tax-free growth.
By Michael Kelley
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Why a Midcareer Pivot Can Be a Wealth-Building Power Move
If it feels like you can't sustain what you're doing for the next 20 years, it's time for an honest look at what's draining you and what energizes you.
By Tracy Byrnes, CDFA®
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8 Ways Mahjong Can Teach Us How to Manage Our Money
This increasingly popular Chinese game can teach us not only how to help manage our money but also how important it is to connect with other people.
By Mary Ware, CFP®, CIMA®, CDFA®
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A Financial Book That Won't Put Your Young Adult to Sleep
"Wealth Your Way" by Cosmo DeStefano offers a highly accessible guide for young adults and their parents on building wealth through simple, consistent habits.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
