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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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Stocks Extend Weekly Losing Streak: Stock Market Today
Efforts to boost crude supplies did little to stem worries of rising oil prices and inflation ahead of next week's Fed meeting.
By Karee Venema
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What to Look Out for in Economic Data This Week
This week's economic calendar is highlighted by incoming data on wholesale inflation and a Federal Open Market Committee meeting.
By Karee Venema
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Earnings Calendar and Analysis for This Week
stocks Check out our earnings calendar for this week, as well as our previews and recaps of the more noteworthy reports.
By Karee Venema
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How Retirees in the 2% Club Can Reduce Their Lifetime Taxes
Retirees with a pension and significant savings can use this strategy to lower taxes, avoid penalties like IRMAA and gain more control over retirement income.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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5 Simple Steps to Financial Power for Every Woman
Despite our growing economic power, women still face a confidence and savings gap. We can fix that by taking steps that secure our financial independence.
By Nicole Romito, CFP®, CDFA™
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This Is How a QTIP Trust Protects Your Kids' Inheritance
If you have a blended family, this estate planning tool can provide for your surviving spouse while passing assets to your children from a previous marriage.
By Mike Palmer, CFP®
