Building Wealth
The Kiplinger Building Wealth program handpicks financial advisers and business owners to share expert strategies to preserve and grow your wealth. These professionals, who never pay for inclusion on the site, include wealth managers, fiduciary financial planners, CPAs and lawyers.
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Don't Regret Buying a Home: An Expert Guide to Navigating Today's Tough Housing Market
Whether you're a first-time buyer, want to upsize/downsize or move closer to work or family, it's critical to stay within your budget and have an emergency fund.
By Darren Tooley, CMA Published
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1031 Exchanges Aren't Just for Big Real Estate Deals: An Expert's Playbook for Regular Property Owners
One of the biggest mistakes property owners make is not realizing they're eligible for tax deferral through a Section 1031 like-kind exchange.
By Jill Jones, General Counsel Published
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Timing Your Retirement: A Financial Professional's Guide on When to Say When
First, ask yourself what kind of retirement you want: big and splashy or simple and sweet. Then you can run the numbers to help choose just the right moment.
By Mark Marrazzo Published
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Three Common Social Security Myths in 2025: A Retirement Strategist Explains What You Need to Know
Taxes on benefits haven't been eliminated, and based on current projections, the program isn't going bankrupt. Understanding the truth about Social Security and knowing what you can control can help you better prepare for retirement.
By Katherine Tierney, CFA®, CFP® Published
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Thanks to the OBBB, Now Could Be the Best Tax-Planning Window We've Had: 12 Things You Should Know
The new tax legislation offers unique opportunities to make smart financial moves and save on taxes, especially for people nearing or in retirement with significant savings.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC® Published
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Market Rebounds Are Happening Fast: Should You Buy the Dips? A Financial Planner's Guide
Markets are bouncing back faster than ever. For some long-term investors, that could mark a compelling case for systematic investing during downturns.
By Nathan Hoyt, CFP® Published
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Five Things Federal Employees Should Know for Retirement
Knowing the ins and outs of retirement is challenging, especially for federal government employees.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC® Last updated
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Asset-Rich But Cash-Poor? A Wealth Adviser's Guide to Helping Solve the Liquidity Crunch for Affluent Families
Many high-net-worth families experience financial stress because of a lack of immediate access to their assets. Liquidity planning aims to bridge the gap between long-term goals and short-term needs and avoid financial pitfalls.
By Matt Britton, CFP® Published
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Social Security Planning Strategies and Challenges as It Hits Its 90th Year: A Financial Adviser's Guide
Longer life expectancies and changing demographics put extra pressure on the program, making it crucial for future retirees to understand its evolution, common myths and how to strategically plan for their benefits.
By Kelly Gilbert, Investment Adviser Representative Published