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Is There Such a Thing As a Safe Stock? 17 Safe-Enough Ideas
No stock is completely safe, but we can make educated guesses about which ones are likely to provide smooth sailing.
By James K. Glassman
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Missed an RMD? How to Avoid That (and the Penalty) Next Time
If you miss your RMDs, you could face a hefty fine. Here are four ways to stay on top of your payments — and on the right side of the IRS.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA®
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What Really Happens in the First 30 Days After Someone Dies
The administrative requirements following a death move quickly. This is how to ensure your loved ones won't be plunged into chaos during a time of distress.
By Howard A. Enders
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AI-Powered Investing in 2026: How Algorithms Will Shape Your Portfolio
AI is becoming a standard investing tool, as it helps cut through the noise, personalize portfolios and manage risk. That said, human oversight remains essential. Here's how it all works.
By David Abraham
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Caterpillar Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Caterpillar stock has been a remarkably resilient market beater for a very long time.
By Dan Burrows
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Good Stock Picking Gives This Primecap Odyssey Fund a Lift
Outsize exposure to an outperforming tech stock and a pair of drugmakers have boosted recent returns for the Primecap Odyssey Growth Fund.
By Nellie S. Huang
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More Tools to Build a Bond Ladder
Vanguard aims to launch a line of target-maturity corporate bond ETFs.
By David Milstead
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How a Tax-Aware Long-Short Strategy Solved This Couple's $50,000 Capital Gains Problem
Large unrealized capital gains can create a serious tax headache for retirees with a successful portfolio. A tax-aware long-short strategy can help.
By Pam Krueger
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5 Retirement Myths to Drop (and How to Plan for the Reality)
Separating facts from fiction is an important first step toward building a retirement plan that's grounded in reality and not based on incorrect assumptions.
By Robby J. Graham, CFP®, CPA
