Adam Shell
Adam Shell is a veteran financial journalist who covers retirement, personal finance, financial markets, and Wall Street. He has written for USA Today, Investor's Business Daily and other publications.
Latest articles by Adam Shell
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Turn a $1 Million Nest Egg Into a Lifetime Income MachineThe paychecks may stop, but the income shouldn't. Master the art of the "income machine" to fund your dream retirement.
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How to Turn Your 401(k) Into A Real Estate EmpireTapping your 401(k) to purchase investment properties is risky, but it could deliver valuable rental income in your golden years.
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Want to Be a 401(k) Millionaire? Here’s HowJoin the 401(k) millionaires' club by following these 4 steps.
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Trump's First Year and Your Retirement: 8 Changes to KnowFrom investment returns to Social Security, Trump's first year has changed your retirement. Here's what to expect in 2026.
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How to Find a Financial Adviser for Retirement PlanningFinding the right financial adviser for retirement planning can save you time and money. Here's how to avoid sketchy ones and unearth the truly great advisers.
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Will Soaring Health Care Premiums Tank Your Early Retirement?If you're under 65 and want to retire soon, your plan may be derailed by skyrocketing ACA marketplace premiums. Here's what you can do.
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Year-End RMDs: 10 Ways to Invest, Spend or Donate ThemThe deadline for taking Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) is December 31. And yes, shopping or travel might be in order.
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10 New Year's Resolutions for Retiring in 2026Sponsored by Physicians Mutual
These New Year's resolutions will help you retire in 2026 with confidence in your financial strategy.
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Should You Max Out Your 401(k)? We've Got AnswersConventional wisdom says, 'Contribute the maximum to a traditional 401(k) if you can.' But there are hidden downsides to putting all your eggs in one basket.
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I Tried a New AI Tool to Answer One of the Hardest Retirement Questions We All FaceAs a veteran financial journalist, I tried the free AI-powered platform, Waterlily. Here's how it provided fresh insights into my retirement plan — and might help you.
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You're High-Net-Worth: Should Your Retirement Savings Be in a Swiss Bank?Swiss banks have long been a haven for the wealthy. Here's how to safeguard your retirement account in a Swiss bank — and whether you should.
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Stock Market Winners and Losers of the 'Big, Beautiful' BillDefense, manufacturing and tech should prosper, while health care and green energy stocks face hurdles.
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Ways A Government Shutdown Could Disrupt TravelA 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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Five Ways to Cash In On the $6,000 'Senior Bonus' DeductionTaxpayers age 65 and older might be able to benefit from a $6,000 'senior bonus' deduction in the next four tax years. Here are five ways to make it pay.
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Choose a Beneficiary for Your Estate Plan: It's Not 'Duck, Duck, Goose'Choosing a beneficiary for your 401(k), insurance policy or similar assets is crucial for estate planning. Here is how to do it, and six pitfalls to avoid.
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National 401(k) Day: Do You Know How You Measure Up?National 401(k) Day is a great opportunity to review your portfolio. Because "If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else."
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What Is a Living Trust?A living trust protects your loved ones and simplifies your estate. Sometimes called a "revocable trust," it can avoid the cost of probate.
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Don't Let a "Clunker" Fund Drag Down Your 401(k)401(k) lineups are loaded with overpriced, underperforming fund options. Here's how you can dump the clunkers.
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How to Invest as the AI Industry Grows UpHere’s where to find the winners as artificial intelligence transitions from an emerging technology to an adolescent one.
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This 401(k) Withdrawal Snafu Could Knock Your Portfolio off CourseFew financial advisers have heard of this 401(k) withdrawal issue. Here's how to safeguard your portfolio.
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Do You Need a Family Office? Four Signs for the Very WealthyYou may need a family office if you are a high-net-worth individual, because "being wealthy turns a family into a family business."
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Stress Test Your Retirement Plan: Because Life HappensThe higher your stress test score, the more likely your retirement plan will hold steady in a crisis.
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How to Open a 401(k): Five Rules to FollowWhether you're starting a new job or have never opened a 401(k) account, it's time! Here's how to open an account in five steps.
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Read This to Understand Corporate Earnings BetterThis handy guide will help you understand some of the jargon in corporate earnings reports and why it is important for investors to know.
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