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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Stress Test Your Retirement Plan: Because Life Happens
The higher your stress test score, the more likely your retirement plan will hold steady in a crisis.
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You Could Be a 401(k) Millionaire. Here’s How
Joining the ranks of 401(k) millionaires can be withing your sights with these four strategies.
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Is a 401(k) Worth It? Here Are the Pros and Cons
A 401(k) is worth it for most people, but are you one of them? There are seven pros and four cons to consider.
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How to Open a 401(k): Five Rules to Follow
Whether 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 Better
This 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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The Role of the Dollar in Your Retirement: Is It Secure?
Protect your retirement from de-dollarization, because “capital always goes where it is treated best."
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Create a Family Dynasty for Lasting Security
The super-rich rely on the family dynasty model to pass assets down from generation to generation. Here's how to embrace those strategies.
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401(k) Plans: What You Know Now Could Save You Later
Are 401(k) plans really worth it? Here's how they work and the five advantages of owning a plan. Your older self will thank you for investing in one.
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How to Roll Over a 401(k) Into an IRA
Planning to roll over a 401(k) into an IRA? There are tax and flexibility advantages. But tread carefully.
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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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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.
By Adam Shell
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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.
By Adam Shell
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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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