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How to Protect Your Portfolio 5 Years Before RetirementWithout a shift in your investment strategy, all it takes is one bad year in the markets to derail your retirement plan.
By Cathy DeWitt Dunn, CDFA®, FRC®
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This Retirement Factor Predicts Longevity Better Than MoneyYour retirement plan may be financially watertight, but if you don't have a reason to get out of bed every morning, all that effort could go to waste.
By Richard P. Himmer, PhD
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Term Life Insurance Expiring? 3 Paths to ConsiderAn expiring term life insurance policy is a great wake-up call to update your coverage and estate plan so they align with your current season of life.
By Gina Cimineri, ChFC®, CLU®, CLTC®, RICP®, CDFA®
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How to Avoid Major Retirement Tax Mistakes in Your 60sYour 60s can be the most valuable decade in your life, but far too many people miss valuable tax planning opportunities that can lower their lifetime tax bills.
By Jeremy Keil, CFP®, CFA®, CKA®
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'The Key' to Investing is Not That Complicated, Expert SaysA pillar of American finance says you should embrace uncertainty.
By Anne Kates Smith
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Ditching Capital Gains Via Your Parents’ Estate ExemptionYou may be able to eliminate capital gains taxes on highly appreciated assets by leveraging a parent's unused estate tax exemption for a stepped-up tax basis.
By Jeffrey M. Verdon, Esq.
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How Do Fees Impact Your ETF Investment Returns?Fees can have a big impact on your ETF investment returns over time. Here's how expense ratios limit your compounding over the long term.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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Protecting Your Well-Being in Midlife and RetirementTrue financial planning takes well-being into consideration so you're not caught out by the profound shifts you encounter when you reach midlife or retire.
By Lawrence Sprung, CFP®, CEPA®
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These Are the 2 Legal Documents Everyone Should HaveEvery adult should have a healthcare proxy and power of attorney. They save loved ones time, money and stress if a sudden illness or injury incapacitates you.
By Jared J. Madison, Esq.
