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The Beneficiary Rules Most Families Have Never Heard Of
Understanding the difference between per stirpes and per capita can determine whether your grandchildren receive an inheritance or are unintentionally left out.
By Eric W. Bond
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A Financial Survival Guide for the Sandwich Generation
People in their 40s can find their finances stretched as they care for children and aging parents. Here are some strategies to help with competing priorities.
By Shane W. Cummings, CFP®, AIF®
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Approaching Retirement? You May Be Taking on Too Much Risk
Pre-retirees in the critical "retirement red zone" often take on significantly more risk than they want or are comfortable with. Here's how to fix that.
By Andrew M. Costa
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Women Play It Too Safe With Money: Are You One of Them?
Many women internalize the message that financial caution equals competence, which can damage long-term financial security. It's time to stop playing it safe.
By Marcia Dawood
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We'll Soon Be Able to Buy and Sell Stocks 24/7, but Should We?
The major stock exchanges are pushing toward all-day trading. It could help some investors, but not everyone loves the idea of a market that never sleeps.
By Kyle Woodley
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Retirement Is Like Everest: The Ascent Isn't the Only Risk
The real risk in retirement is failing to plan for the "descent" — the psychological and lifestyle changes that occur after you reach your financial goals.
By Richard P. Himmer, PhD
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Claiming Social Security: 7 Tools and Rules for DIY Investors
Deciding when to claim Social Security is tricky — and the wrong decision can be costly. DIY investors shouldn't leap in without these tools and rules.
By Vincent Birardi, CFP®, AIF®, MBA
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Tired of Tracking Every Dollar? You Need an Anti-Budget
Traditional budgeting (and tracking every dime) doesn't suit everyone. If you want a less labor-intensive approach, this alternative may be right up your alley.
By Anthony Martin
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All 30 Dow Jones Stocks Ranked: Buy, Sell or Hold?
blue chip stocks Microsoft, Nvidia and Visa lead the list of Wall Street's top Dow Jones stocks to buy now. Some other names might surprise you.
By Dan Burrows
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