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Stocks Had a Big Year. Should You Sell Some to Buy a Second Home?
Stocks Had a Big Year. Should You Sell Some to Buy a Second Home?
Last year was a hot one for the stock market. If you’re sitting on some big gains, that vacation home you’ve been dreaming about may be calling your n…
January 18, 2021
10 New Year’s Financial To Do’s (You’ll Feel Great When You Check Them Off)
10 New Year’s Financial To Do’s (You’ll Feel Great When You Check Them Off)
Once you run through this checklist, you’ll be in great shape for a prosperous and organized new year.
January 18, 2021
When Roth Conversions Are the Right Move – and When They Aren’t
When Roth Conversions Are the Right Move – and When They Aren’t
Converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA can be a smart tax- and estate-planning strategy for some people, but it can be a mistake for others.
January 15, 2021
Got an Invention? Don’t Fall for These Patent Scams
Got an Invention? Don’t Fall for These Patent Scams
Getting an idea for a cool new product patented is a dream for many creative thinkers, but unfortunately there are plenty of scammers out there ready …
January 14, 2021
One Trick That’ll Help You Live a Wealthier and Happier Life: Framing
One Trick That’ll Help You Live a Wealthier and Happier Life: Framing
From elections to stock markets, there’s a lot you don’t have control over, but your frame of mind is not one of them. And it’s more important than yo…
January 14, 2021
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You Are NOT Ready to Retire Until You Can Answer These 7 Questions
You Are NOT Ready to Retire Until You Can Answer These 7 Questions
The obvious ones include how you will claim Social Security and whether you have enough money to retire, but there are other issues to think about as …
January 13, 2021
Planning for a Non-Traditional Family (Which Is Probably Yours)
Planning for a Non-Traditional Family (Which Is Probably Yours)
Families come in all shapes and sizes. Here’s how to make sure yours is financially protected regardless of who’s part of it.
January 12, 2021
Making the Most of Your 401(k) by Using Your Own Adviser
Making the Most of Your 401(k) by Using Your Own Adviser
Don’t want to rely on your employer’s investment choices? A self-directed 401(k) account could help you maximize your retirement savings, and working …
January 12, 2021
5 Danger Signs That You’re an ‘Immature’ Investor
5 Danger Signs That You’re an ‘Immature’ Investor
To make the most of your investments, you need to think about them in the right way. Investing immaturity can hold you back from reaching the next lev…
January 11, 2021
The Best Way to Pay Off $250,000 in Student Loans
The Best Way to Pay Off $250,000 in Student Loans
There are many ways to pay off your student loans, but the “best” way for you may not be the cheapest at first glance. Three doctors’ stories show how…
January 8, 2021
How to Spot (and Squash) Nasty Fees That Hide in Your Investments
How to Spot (and Squash) Nasty Fees That Hide in Your Investments
Your annual investment statement might look hot this year, but it’s probably missing one very important figure: the fees you paid.
January 8, 2021
Loose Lips Sink Ships and Can Damage Your Company’s Reputation
Loose Lips Sink Ships and Can Damage Your Company’s Reputation
If a member of the media calls your company, will the employee who answers the phone know how to handle things? Or will they make your company look ba…
January 7, 2021
A Marriage Starter Plan for Finances: Even If You’re Late to the Party
A Marriage Starter Plan for Finances: Even If You’re Late to the Party
Of course, the sooner the better, but it’s never too late for couples to get on the same page financially. Here are some points to discuss ASAP.
January 6, 2021
Time to Go on a Financial Diet? Get Your Finances in Great Shape in 2021
Time to Go on a Financial Diet? Get Your Finances in Great Shape in 2021
If you’re ready to get in the best financial condition of your life, here are some easy, sustainable tips to whip you into shape this year.
January 5, 2021
3 Bargain Stocks for 2021
3 Bargain Stocks for 2021
Finding bargains in the stock market is never easy. But here are three stocks that got beaten up last year and I like for 2021.
January 5, 2021
Are You Going to Be OK in Retirement? 1 Easy Calculation Can Provide the Answer
Are You Going to Be OK in Retirement? 1 Easy Calculation Can Provide the Answer
Running out of money in retirement is a common fear, but knowing you have enough cash on hand to get through a severe stock market downturn can help. …
January 4, 2021
4 Ways to Invest in Real Estate to Generate Income
4 Ways to Invest in Real Estate to Generate Income
Owning your own home can be a good investment, but it’s not the same as owning income properties, which have the potential to produce cash income. Let…
January 4, 2021
If Retirement Planning Sounds Greek to You, You’re on the Right Track
If Retirement Planning Sounds Greek to You, You’re on the Right Track
Applying three key tenets of Aristotle’s teachings can help crystalize your personal and financial perspective in the age of COVID-19.
January 1, 2021
Starting Your Own Law Practice? Here’s How to Fail
Starting Your Own Law Practice? Here’s How to Fail
Take it from Elizabeth Miller, co-author of “From Lawyer to Law Firm, How to Manage a Successful Law Business,” this is what you should NOT do when se…
December 31, 2020
How to Avoid 2021 Being as Much of a Disaster as 2020
How to Avoid 2021 Being as Much of a Disaster as 2020
Maybe it’s time to try a different kind of financial resolution for the new year: one that’s more about helping others than helping yourself.
December 31, 2020
A No-Resolution Plan for Better Finances in 2021
A No-Resolution Plan for Better Finances in 2021
Improving your financial outlook takes just a few simple strategies. And relax – they don’t involve resolutions.
December 30, 2020
Can Your Boss Force You to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine?
Can Your Boss Force You to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine?
Two employment attorneys weigh in with their legal viewpoints for employers and their workers. As a bonus, we touch base with a professor of psycholog…
December 29, 2020
5 Ways to Track Your Budget in the Years Before You Retire
5 Ways to Track Your Budget in the Years Before You Retire
To be prepared for retirement, you need to have a firm idea of your spending needs. Here are some different methods to make sure you’re on track.
December 28, 2020
A Creative Way to Divorce-Proof Your Premarital Assets
A Creative Way to Divorce-Proof Your Premarital Assets
If the full-disclosure aspect of a prenup agreement is a sticking point for you, an irrevocable trust could be an interesting way around the issue.
December 28, 2020
Financial Planning Resolutions That Only Take Minutes
Financial Planning Resolutions That Only Take Minutes
Not all financial New Year’s resolutions are long, involved slogs. Some can be completed in just a few minutes.
December 25, 2020