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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Create a Family Dynasty for Lasting SecurityThe 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 LaterAre 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 IRAPlanning to roll over a 401(k) into an IRA? There are tax and flexibility advantages. But tread carefully.
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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 DoEven as they approach retirement age, half of Gen Xers have not done any retirement planning.
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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 RetirementFrom 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 ExpertsThere 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 InvestorsPharmaceuticals 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 RetirementA 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 BuyWater 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 SqueezeHome buyers are putting down smaller down payments as housing costs and interest rates rise.
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Credit Card Balances Hover Near Record HighsA new report shows that credit card balances are hovering at near-record highs.
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Demand for Vacation Homes PlummetsBetween 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 Investorsdividend 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 DownturnESG 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 Retirementretirement 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 YouBecoming 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 UsFinancial Planning These portfolio diversifiers aren't just for the wealthy.
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When Actively Managed Funds Are Worth ItBecoming an Investor For some investment categories, choosing an actively managed fund makes sense.
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Energy Stocks Come Roaring BackEconomic Forecasts A combination of tight supplies, rising demand and continued economic growth is fueling the energy sector.
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