Latest articles by Adam Shell
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Want to Retire With $100K a Year? Here's How Much to Save
What "magic number" will be enough to generate $100K a year in retirement income? We do the math for you.
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How to Find a Financial Adviser for Retirement Planning
Finding the right financial adviser for retirement planning can save you time and money in the long run.
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Wills Gone Wild: How to Avoid Estate Planning Disasters
These wills gone wild may be extreme examples of poor estate planning, but experts explain how easily a will can go to the dogs.
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Could ESG Funds be Removed from Your 401(k) Plan?
A pilot successfully sued American Airlines for including ESG factors in its 401(k) plan.
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Are Investment Fees Putting Your Retirement at Risk?
Sneaky investment fees may delay your retirement by four years if you're not careful. Here's how to spot and rein in those fees.
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Ways A Government Shutdown Could Disrupt Travel
A look at how a government shutdown could disrupt travel plans, which would have a great impact the longer a shutdown goes on.
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Gen X Retirement Is in Trouble: Here's What You Can Do
Even as they approach retirement age, half of Gen Xers have not done any retirement planning.
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Year-End RMDs: Should You Invest, Spend or Donate Them?
Here are 10 ways to use year-end RMDs strategically. The deadline for taking Required Minimum Distributions is December 31. And yes, shopping might be in order.
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Pension vs 401(k) Plans: Which is Better?
Choosing a pension vs 401(k) plan can be tricky. Here, we provide questions to ask to help guide you in your retirement planning.
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Five Ways the Election Could Change Your Retirement
From taxes to Social Security and beyond, the election could change your retirement depending on which candidate wins. Who takes the House and Senate also matters.
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Will Your House Flood? We Ask the Experts
There are free, quick tools to check your home's flood risk. We ask experts how reliable they are.
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The Future of Weight-Loss Drugs for Investors
Pharmaceuticals for shedding pounds can drive gains for investors.
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How Does Your Pay Compare to Elon Musk’s?
Elon Musk's multibillion-dollar pay package puts inequality back in the spotlight.
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The Gender Gap Threatening Women's Happy Retirement
A new report shows women have significantly less in their 401(k) accounts than men, and what women can do about that.
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How Big a Nest Egg Do Americans Think They’ll Need to Retire?
Northwestern Mutual’s 2023 Planning & Progress Study shows how much money Americans believe they need to retire.
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Best Water Stocks to Buy
Water is a crucial component throughout the economy. These water stocks and ETFs stand to gain.
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Home Down Payments Shrink Amid Affordability Squeeze
Home buyers are putting down smaller down payments as housing costs and interest rates rise.
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Credit Card Balances Hover Near Record Highs
A new report shows that credit card balances are hovering at near-record highs.
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Demand for Vacation Homes Plummets
Between high mortgages and return-to-office plans, there's less interest in vacation homes, a new report says.
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Dividend Stocks Are Paying Off for Income Investors
dividend stocks Investors can weather the storm of a volatile market with dividend-paying stocks.
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Kiplinger ESG 20: ESG Stocks Not Immune From Downturn
ESG After a bullish 2021 for stocks with impressive ESG credentials, a pullback is under way; our ESG picks also stumble.
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Don’t Let a Stock Market Decline Ruin Your Retirement
retirement When portfolio losses hit at the same time as withdrawals, it’s a double whammy. Here’s how to mitigate the risk.
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The Right Dividend Stock Fund for You
Becoming an Investor Dividend stock strategies come in many different flavors. Here's what to look for.
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Alternative Investments for the Rest of Us
Financial Planning These portfolio diversifiers aren't just for the wealthy.
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