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Retirement Is a Game (and That's Actually the Good News)
If retirement is the ultimate goal, why is it harder than we imagined? Regarding it as a game to keep playing, instead of a finish line, may be the answer.
By Richard P. Himmer, PhD
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Retiring in the Next 12 Months? Answer These 3 Questions
The final decisions you make on spending, Social Security and investments can make the difference between a successful retirement and one filled with regret.
By Jeremy Keil, CFP®, CFA®, CKA®
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A Market Crash Isn't Your Biggest Retirement Risk — This Is
Retirees are conditioned to think that market risk is the main threat to their future, but here's the real danger — and how to bring it under control.
By Kara Stewart
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4 Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Return for Financial Planning
Don't just file your tax return and forget about it. Reviewing it will reveal how financial decisions have played out, and how to make better ones in future.
By Michael Pappis, CFP®
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The Simple Legal Document Parents Need to Protect Their Kids
When parents are absent, caregivers may not be able to make emergency decisions for a child without a Delegation of Parental Authority. Here's how to set it up.
By Patrick M. Simasko, J.D.
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Family Tax Planning is Experiencing a Rare Moment — Seize It
The tax landscape has stabilized, giving wealthy families an opportunity to move away from reactive decision-making and redirect their attention toward planning.
By Mark R. Parthemer, JD, AEP, ACTEC Fellow
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Death or Divorce: How Women Can Prepare For Possibilities
The end of a relationship is a grim prospect, but it'll be easier to deal with if you have an open conversation about finances now to establish future security.
By Anne J. McPhail, CFP®
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Dow Logs Worst Weekly Losing Streak Since 2023: Stock Market Today
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also extended their weekly losing streaks, while the small-cap Russell 2000 officially entered correction territory.
By Karee Venema
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Kiplinger Housing Outlook: A Critical Turning Point in 2026
Economic Outlooks The housing market is in the doldrums, but subtle shifts are finally on the way.
By Rodrigo Sermeño
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