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Dow Rises Amid More Selling for AI Stocks: Stock Market TodayAll three main equity indexes were up before the weight of a mostly risk-off mood for the AI trade dragged the Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 into the red.
By David Dittman
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Cash Balance Plans & 401(k)s for Business OwnersMost business owners stop at a 401(k), but you have other valuable pre-tax options, including cash balance plans. Just be sure to act before December 31.
By Mitchell Monson, CEP®
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Could an Incentive Trust Help Your Child Find Their Way?An carefully structured incentive trust can encourage adult children to be more responsible by only distributing an inheritance when they reach specific goals.
By Klaus Gottlieb, Esq.
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The Only 5 Investment Funds You Really Need, According to Wall Street ExpertsWe asked Wall Street experts to name the five investment funds you really need.
By Simon Constable
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QQQ vs SPY: What $1,000 Invested 20 Years Ago Is Worth NowMega-cap tech and communications stocks deliver outsized rewards — and greater risk.
By Dan Burrows
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How Charitable Giving Can Be a Smart Financial MoveIf charitable giving is on your to-do list as year-end approaches, there are several ways you can maximize your impact while doing your own finances some good.
By Lawrence Sprung, CFP®, CEPA®
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3 Costly RMD Tax Mistakes to Avoid in Your 70sDon't stop tax planning when RMDs start. Making these common tax mistakes in your 70s can result in needlessly generous payments to the IRS.
By Jeremy Keil, CFP®, CFA®, CKA®
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2 Sectors, 4 Stocks to Buy This NovemberBlack Friday. Cyber Monday. The midterm elections. We ignore them all when looking for the best stocks to buy this November.
By Kyle Woodley
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Is a Roth Conversion Worth It? Why Timing Is EverythingIf you're a high earner or have a large sum in pretax retirement accounts, learn how and when to use Roth conversions to minimize future taxes.
By Ariel Dangelo
