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Comparison vs Purpose in Financial Planning: Forget the Joneses
Here are some steps to help you focus on the purpose of your own financial planning rather than comparing or trying to emulate what others are doing.
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Best Things to Buy at Dollar Tree Dollar Stores
You might be surprised by some of the items you can and should purchase for just a buck.
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Southwest Credit Cards Launch $1,125 Bonus Offer
Earn 75,000 Rapid Rewards points with a Chase Southwest credit card.
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Is a Medicare Advantage Plan Right for You?
Medicare Advantage plans can provide additional benefits beneficiaries can't get through original Medicare for no or a low monthly premium. But there are downsides to this insurance too.
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24 Best Travel Websites to Find Deals and Save You Money
Travel Use Kiplinger's guide to the best travel websites and find discounts and deals so you can vacation without breaking the bank.
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Three Planning Ideas to Make Your Money Last in Retirement
It’s National Retirement Security Month, a good time for everyone to consider developing strategies that help them outlive their retirement funds.
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Do Alternative Investments Belong in Your Retirement Plan?
There’s a lot of promotion of ’alternative investments’ these days, from gold to real estate and even to Bitcoin. Are you missing out?
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Long-Term Care Planning Protects You and Your Family
More likely than not, you’ll need some form of long-term care in retirement. Figuring out now how to handle the costs would be like building a fence around your retirement home.
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How Financial Planning Tech Can Help You Maximize Every Dollar
It's Financial Planning Month, so it’s a great time to explore how innovative technology can assist you when it comes to managing your savings and debt.
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17 Worst Things to Buy at Dollar Stores (Dollar Tree Included)
These discount retailers stock plenty of bargains, but not all of the merchandise is worth the buck, especially since Dollar Tree’s price increase.
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Want to Lease an EV? There's a Tax Credit 'Loophole' for That
Tax Credits If you're trying to decide whether to lease or buy a car, here's what you need to know about how the EV lease tax credit works.
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Your Old VHS Tapes Could Be Worth Thousands
It might be time to dig out your old VHS movies — rising demand is increasing its value by up to $25k.
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Risk Management in the Digital Age: Protecting Your Business’ Finances
Here are three ways to keep an eye on your finances and prevent errors and fraud from sneaking in through the cracks.
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Smart Strategies For Open Enrollment 2023
Open enrollment will soon be underway, and many employers are shielding workers from hefty increases in health insurance premiums. But it pays to review your options carefully.
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Three Ways to Maximize Your International Charitable Giving
With humanitarian crises growing, financial support is much needed and easily provided, but charitable givers should do their homework to ensure their donations go to trusted entities.
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A One-Time Financial Plan: Valuable or Dangerous?
Financial planning is not a set-it-and-forget-it exercise. While a one-time plan can help in the moment, ongoing financial planning rolls with your changes.
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Philanthropy Needs Innovation to Help With Social Problems
Big nonprofits get most of the money, while smaller ones struggle to gain a foothold, resulting in the same things being done the same way every year. New approaches could fix that.
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Could an In-Service Distribution From Your 401(k) Work for You?
If your company plan allows it, you could expand your investing opportunities, but be careful of tax and early-withdrawal implications.
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Five Best Financial Gifts for Grandkids
gift ideas If you've been giving your grandchildren cash for the holidays, now is a good time to rethink that. There are other financial gifts that will help teach them the value of money and set them up for life.
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Use This Thermostat Setting to Save Money This Winter
The right thermostat setting can keep your home cozy while cutting your energy bill.
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Being Rich vs. Being Wealthy: What’s the Difference?
It’s all about where you put the zeros — having a large bank account isn’t the same as having zero regrets and focusing on what brings you joy.
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Financial Experts Weigh in on Six Questions You Might Have About Robo-Advisers
Could this technology lead you toward financial success?
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If Social Security Gets Cut, What Will You Do?
Social Security could see a shortfall in 2033 if nothing is done to address funding. You can start planning now to shore up your retirement income.
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Eight Don’ts to Keep in Mind as You and Your Loved Ones Age
Getting older isn’t for sissies, and the more prepared you are for cognitive decline and the issues that come with it, the better your life will be.
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Things You’ll Regret Keeping in a Safe Deposit Box
savings Locking up certain important documents and valuables in a bank vault could turn into a headache for you or your heirs.
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7 Best Robotics & AI ETFs
ETFs Artificial intelligence could define this decade. These seven AI ETFs provide investors with well-rounded exposure as this technology comes into its own.
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What Is a Mutual Fund?
Rookie investors might wonder "what is a mutual fund?" Here, we answer that question and look at the pros and cons of trading one.
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How Much Life Insurance Do You Need?
insurance Instead of relying on rules of thumb, you’re better off taking a systematic approach to figuring your life-insurance needs.
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Hilton Honors Card Launches Bonus Offer up to $1,220
Earn up to 170,000 Hilton Honors bonus points, plus a $200 annual credit with the American Express Surpass Card.
