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Keep Health Care Out-of-Pocket Costs in Check

insurance We asked patient advocates who focus on helping consumers with their medical bills to share some secrets.

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  Don't Step Into These Saving Traps

  Investor Psychology Some behavioral biases seem tailor-made to foil retirement savers. But their ill effects are smaller for those who are aware of them.

  By Anne Kates Smith Published 8 January 18

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  How Should Couples Merge Their Finances While Still Maintaining Financial Independence?

  spending Share your best advice with fellow readers.

  By the editors of Kiplinger's Personal Finance Published 11 October 17

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  The Psychology of a Market Bubble

  Investor Psychology The best defense against a bubble is a well-diversified portfolio. That helps ensure that losses in one sector or asset class won’t sink you overall.

  By Anne Kates Smith Published 5 October 17

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  What’s the Best Piece of Financial Advice You’ve Ever Received?

  Financial Planning And where did you get it?

  By the editors of Kiplinger's Personal Finance Published 22 August 17

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  To Save More, Focus on the Future

  Investor Psychology When imagining your financial life, clarity counts. A vague desire for peace of mind might become “I want to have at least $1 million.”

  By Anne Kates Smith Published 1 August 17

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  What Kind of Investor Are You?

  Investor Psychology When it comes to managing our portfolios, we tend to fall into one of four behavioral types.

  By Anne Kates Smith Published 21 April 17

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  Investors, How Much Risk Can You Stand?

  investing If you are taking on more risk than you can emotionally tolerate, you’ll hit the panic button and sell at the worst possible time.

  By Anne Kates Smith Published 3 January 17

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  To Be Happier, Favor Experiences Over Things

  spending While the stuff we own grows old and obsolete, memories of things we did are often burnished with time.

  By Anne Kates Smith Published 2 November 16

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  The Power of Peer Pressure

  Investor Psychology Comparing yourself with others may provide a helpful nudge when it comes to saving for retirement or staying healthy.

  By Anne Kates Smith Published 6 September 16

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