Feature Archive | April 2025

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April 30th
- 15 Estate Planning Terms You Need to Know
- AI vs the Stock Market: How Did Value Stocks, Gold and PayPal Perform in April?
- 16 Strategies to Save Money on Prescription Drugs
- Why I Think You Should Buy Stocks to Cope with Inflation
- Retirees: Don’t Miss These Valuable State Tax Breaks in 2025
- The Surprising Way Retirees Could Slow the Aging Process
- Why Gray Divorce Happens and Five Ways to Avoid It
- Four Times DIY Investors Should Talk to a Financial Adviser
April 29th
- How Trump's First 100 Days Have Impacted Your Portfolio
- Should You Donate Money to Social Security?
- What to Expect in the Rest of This Year's Job Market
- Five Tips to Get Your Estate Plan In Order Now
- Is It Still Worth It to Gift Savings Bonds?
- How to Access Your Parents’ Medicare: Enroll and Manage Their Care
- Don't Veer Off Course at the First Sign of a Squall in the Markets
- How Business Owners Can Prepare for a Terminal Diagnosis
- Advisers, Take Note: How 2025 Social Security Changes May Impact Your Clients
April 28th
- Can the 'Guardrails Approach' Protect Your Retirement Investments?
- Social Security Is Taxable, But There Are Workarounds
- Serious Medical Diagnosis? Four Financial Steps to Take
April 27th
- What Wall Street's CEOs Are Saying About Trump's Tariffs
- The Role of the Dollar in Retirement: Is It Secure?
- Retire in France for Beauty and Culture
- Walmart Week 2025: Exclusive Perks and Deals for Walmart+ Members
- To Stay on Track for Retirement, Consider Doing This
- How to Make Changing Interest Rates Work for Your Retirement
April 26th
- 5 Historic Philadelphia Homes for Sale Now
- When to Sell Your Stock
- The 'Rule of 25' for Retirement Planning
- Within Five Years of Retirement? Five Things to Do Now
- The Home Stretch: Seven Essential Steps for Pre-Retirees
April 25th
- Is Walmart Plus Worth It?
- My Great Retirement Dream: Sell My House, Downsize, Live off the Proceeds and Dabble in Stocks. Here's How I’m Doing So Far.
- Is Your Estate at Risk? The Five Trusts You May Be Missing
- Ask the Editor: Reader Questions, April 25 — 529 plans
- Doing This With Your 401(k) Could Cost You $18,000
- Worried About Stock Market Volatility? Here’s Where to Put Your Money Instead
- Three Options for Retirees With Concentrated Stock Positions
- Four Reasons It May Be Time to Shop for New Insurance
- Before You Remarry: 10 Important Things to Consider
April 24th
- Verizon’s Free iPhone Deal: What to Know Before You Switch or Upgrade
- Married? Five Ways to Ensure Your Estate Plans Work in Tandem
- 12 Investments No Retiree Should Make
- My Advice for Enrolling in Medicare Part B — Based on Experience
- What It Really Takes to Buy a Home in 2025: Affordability, Income and Market Challenges
- Before You Invest Like a Politician, Consider This Dilemma
- How to Put Together Your Personal Net Worth Statement
April 23rd
- 10 Cheapest Places To Live in Florida
- I'm 50 and My Home Is Worth $5 Million. Can I Retire Now?
- Easing the Challenges of Caring for Aging Parents
- How to Access Private Markets with Interval Funds
- Bouncing Back: New Tunes for Millennials Trying to Make It
- Early-Stage Startup Deals: How Do Convertible Notes Work?
April 22nd
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- How Can Investors Profit From AI's Energy Use?
- Is a University Retirement Community Right For You?
- Trump’s Tax Cut Risks Your SNAP, Medicaid Benefits
- Can Trump Fire Powell?
- Should You Buy an iPhone Before Tariffs Hit?
- SRI Redefined: Going Beyond Socially Responsible Investing
- Here's When a Lack of Credit Card Debt Can Cause You Problems
- Should You Do A Roth IRA Conversion? Nine Things to Consider
April 21st
- 30 Stocks That Could Rally 30% or More
- Missed Tax Day? Nearly One Million Taxpayers Still Can File and Claim Valuable Tax Refunds
- Reminder: The Basics of Using HSA Funds
- Planning for Health Care Costs in Retirement: A Comprehensive Guide
- When Should You Hand Over the Keys — to Your Investments?
- A Checklist for High-Net-Worth Individuals: How to Protect and Grow Your Wealth
- Going to College? How to Navigate the Financial Planning
- Financial Steps After a Loved One's Alzheimer's Diagnosis
- How Soon Can You Walk Away After Selling Your Business?
April 20th
- Two Don'ts and Four Dos During Trump's Trade War
- I'm Single, With No Kids: Why Do I Need an Estate Plan?
- Most Investors Aren't as Diversified as They Think: Are You?
April 19th
- Fired Up By the Masters and RBC Heritage? See These Homes for Sale By Golf Courses
- Retire on This Mediterranean Island for Quiet Coastal Perfection
- My First $1 Million: Literacy Interventionist, 59, Colorado
- Will My Children Inherit Too Much?
- Charitable Giving Lessons From Netflix's 'Apple Cider Vinegar'
April 18th
- What to Stock Up On (and What to Skip) Before Tariffs Raise Prices
- Six Ways to Pay Off High-Interest Debt (and Still Save for the Future)
- Vaccines Medicare Covers for Free in 2025
- Why You Need a Trusted Contact for Your Brokerage
- Ask the Editor: Reader Questions, April 18 — Amended Returns
- Top Five Tips From Current Retirees to Future Generations
- Six Books to Clear Your Mind (or Totally Escape It)
- Four Takeaways From Filing Your Taxes to Boost Your Financial Future
- What Claims Adjusters Are Thinking vs What They're Saying
- Looking to Make a Job Change? How to Stand Out Like a Pro
April 17th
- Customer Services are Strained at the SSA. You Should Plan Around These Federal Holidays
- 6 Common Home Disasters Your Insurance Probably Won’t Cover
- What the Ultra-Rich Know About Money That Most People Don’t
- First 100 Days: Trump's Impact on Your Finances
- What Would Happen if You Put Your Tax Refund in an IRA?
- Children Can't Afford to Fly the Nest? Here's How to Help
- Gen X, Boomers, Millennials, or Gen Z: Which Generation Pays the Most in Taxes?
- How Much Will Car Prices Go Up With Tariffs?
- What Is the Buffett Indicator?
- Six Reasons to Disinherit Someone and How to Do It
April 16th
- Should You Get Earthquake Insurance?
- 5 Treats to Splurge on with Your Tax Refund
- I Have $20,000 to Invest. What Should I Do?
- Designing Your 'Immortal' Financial Plan
- How to Protect Your Privacy While Using AI
- Most of the Money in IRAs Comes from a Surprising Source
- A QLAC Does So Much More Than Simply Defer Taxes
- Self-Directed Brokerage Accounts: Retirement's Hidden Gem?
- Early-Stage Startup Deals: How Does a SAFE Work?
April 15th
- Tax Day 2025: Don’t Miss These Freebies, Food Deals and Discounts
- Registered Social Security Analyst: The Retirement Professional that Can Help You Maximize Your Benefits
- Should You Hire a Public Adjuster for Your Insurance Claim?
- Tips to Help Entrepreneurs Create Self-Sustaining Businesses
- Navigating Annuity Taxation: A Guide for Financial Advisers
- How Google Reviews Can Help (or Hurt) Financial Advisers
April 14th
- Americans' Retirement Readiness Gets a Bad Grade in One Area
- REAL ID Enforcement Begins Today for Domestic Flights: What You Need to Know
- Tax Time: Does Your Kid Influencer Owe Taxes?
- 10 Major AI Companies You Should Know
- How Baby Boomers and Gen Xers Are Redefining Retirement Living
- How Good Advisers Manage Risk in Challenging Markets
April 13th
- Best Places for LGBTQ People to Retire Abroad
- Financial Planning's Paradox: Balancing Riches and True Wealth
- A Confident Retirement Starts With These Four Strategies
April 12th
- 6 Luxury Waterfront Homes for Sale Around the US
- Should You Still Wait Until 70 to Claim Social Security?
- Retirement Planning for Couples: How to Plan to Be So Happy Together
- Market Turmoil: What History Tells Us About Current Volatility
April 11th
- What 401(k) Savers Near Retirement Can Do Amid Market Volatility
- Ask the Editor: Reader Questions, April 11 — IRAs, RMDs and PTPs.
- Could You Retire at 59½? Five Considerations
- Home Insurance: How to Cut Costs Without Losing Coverage
- Markets Roller Coaster: Resist the Urge to Make Big Changes
- Why Homeowners Insurance Has Gotten So Very Expensive
April 10th
- Should You Get Home or Car Insurance Through Costco?
- Trump Plans to Terminate IRS Direct File program
- Financial Security vs Financial Freedom: What's the Difference?
- Retired and Worried About a Recession? Six Ways to Prepare
- Going Through Probate? How to Find the Right Attorney
- Widow's Penalty: Three Ways to Protect Your Finances
- Four Ways Your Phone Can Help You Weather Market Volatility
April 9th
- Seven Banking Tasks Retirees Can Do Online or Via a Mobile App
- Five Questions to Ask Before Leaving the Workforce to Become a Full-Time Parent
- You're Stuck Taking RMDs: Now What?
- Six Best Places to Live in Florida
- Stick to the Plan: Don't Panic During Economic Uncertainty
- How Inflation Affects Your Finances and How to Stay Ahead
- Now's a Great Time to Become a Financial Adviser: Here's Why
April 8th
- Are You Ready to Pay More Taxes to Save Social Security?
- Annuities: Do You Need Guaranteed Income In Retirement?
- How AI Will Impact Your Workplace Retirement Plan
- What's Driving Decentralized Finance?
- The Rule of 1,000 Hours in Retirement
- Little-Known Ways to Guard Your Retirement Income
- Three Warning Signs Your Investments Are (Needlessly) Too Risky
- His Employees Don't Work 'For' Him, But 'With' Him
April 7th
- How to Use H&R Block Tax Prep Software to File Your 2024 Tax Return
- Most Companies Are Still Committed to 401(k)s
- What Happens If You Bet $1,100 on the NCAA Men’s Championship Instead of Saving It?
- Could Tax on Overtime End for Your State This Year?
- Reduce Your Retirement Tax Risk With the Three-Bucket Strategy
- Social Security Phone Wait Times: The Best Times to Call
April 6th
- Retire in Mexico: Get a Lower Cost of Living Near the US
- Financial Fact vs Fiction: This Roth Conversion Myth Could Cost You
- Give Now or Leave an Inheritance? How to Balance the Options
April 5th
- Why Does the Fed Prefer PCE Over CPI?
- What to Do With Your Tax Refund: 6 Ways to Bring Growth
- Five Great Places to Live in Wyoming
- Houses for Sale in Napa, California for Wine Lovers
- How to Age-Proof Your Retirement Plan
- Retirement Planning for Couples With a Generation Gap
April 4th
- Does PNC's $4.1 Billion Purchase of FirstBank Impact You? 5 Must-Know Strategies If Your Bank Closes
- Why Understanding Capital Gains Taxes Is Critical When Selling Investments
- Ask the Editor: Reader Questions, April 4 — The Tax Bill
- You May Not Want to Downsize in Retirement: Here's Why
- Five Fun (and Cheap) Ways to Stay Busy in Retirement
- Four Things You Can Do If Your Home Insurance Is Canceled or Not Renewed
- How Much You Could Save on Gas with Costco, Walmart and Other Memberships
- Q1 Post-Mortem: The Market Shifts You Don't Want to Ignore
- How to Replace a Corporate Trustee (and Make Other Trust Changes)
- How to Balance Your Insurance Expectations vs the Reality
April 3rd
- Did Florida’s Chance at $1,000 in Property Tax Rebates Vanish?
- Machine Learning in Finance: Real-World Applications and Challenges
- How Caregivers for Adults Can Save on Taxes in 2025
- Seven Secrets to Building Wealth (That You Can Implement Today)
- The 'Sequence of Returns' Risk Could Shrink Your Retirement Nest Egg
- How Building Liquidity Into Your Retirement Plan Can Pay Off
- Striking Oil in Opportunity Zones: Now Might Be the Best Time to Invest
- The Social Security Fairness Act May Change How You Pay Medicare Premiums
April 2nd
- Why Losing Your Job Could Be the Best Opportunity to Plan Your Future
- Can a New Manager Cure Vanguard Health Care Fund?
- Retirement Savings On Track? How Much You Should Have By 60 and 65
- Family Caregivers Need Help. These Are the Policies They Say Would Make the Biggest Difference
- Empower Review: Is This Financial Hub the Right Tool for You?
- What You Don't Know About Annuities Can Hurt You
- Three Keys to Logical Investing When Markets Are Volatile
- Yes, the Markets Are Spooked, But You Don't Have to Be
- Remembering Bogle: A New Standard for Municipal Investing
April 1st
- How to Invest in Sports
- Winning Strategies for Financial Advisers as Clients' Lives Evolve
- How Advisers Can Establish Relationships With HNW Prospects
- When Your Car Is Fixed, But You've Still Got the Problem