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Why Does Talking About Money Still Feel So Taboo in 2025?
Financial issues affect everyone, yet many people are still afraid to talk about them. The good news is that younger generations are changing that.
By Anthony Martin Published
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Running Out of Money in Retirement: Nine Steps to Reduce the Risk
Quit worrying about money and enjoy a carefree retirement. Sounds good, right? Well, if you follow these nine steps from a financial adviser, you could be on your way to that goal.
By William Thatcher Published
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I'm a Financial Planner: Here Are Five Lesser-Known Ways to Avoid Estate Tax
The clock is ticking on the estate and gift tax provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, so the sooner you act on removing assets from your estate, the better.
By Bennett Pardue, CFP®, CDFA®, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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Is a Silent Wealth Killer Stalking Your Retirement?
Poor tax planning can drain your retirement of tens or even hundreds of thousands. Stop the bleeding with a laser focus on tax efficiency.
By Connor Zimmer, CFP® Published
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Put Time on Your Side With This Simple Retirement Strategy
A financial professional recommends thinking in terms of three financial stages — active years, slower-paced years and later years — assigning each one a unique bucket of investments.
By Pete Tychsen, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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Five Opportunities if You're in the 2% Club in Retirement
If you're among the 2% of the population with both a pension and $1 million or more saved, you're in a unique yet complex position as you approach retirement.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC® Published
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I'm an Insurance Expert: This Is How You Get the Right Insurance Coverage at the Right Price
First, you have to know what you want and ask the right questions of the right professional. This insurance pro explains exactly how to do that.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS Published
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Four Tips for Mastering a Financial Security Mindset
This financial professional's mom helped him learn that financial security is more than making money — it's about cultivating a mindset that will help you stick to an investment plan even when times get tough.
By John Savarino Published
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A $1 Billion Divorce: What You Can Learn From It
An estate planning attorney notes that an oil executive’s billion-dollar divorce could have turned out very differently if the couple had a premarital agreement and the executive had used asset protection trusts.
By John M. Goralka Published