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Earn 3.54% With Series I Bonds
Financial Planning A savings or money market deposit account is best for quick cash, but I bonds can fit into a longer-term savings plan.
By Lisa Gerstner • Published
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How to Invest for a Higher-Tax Future
Tax Breaks Use these strategies to boost your after-tax returns.
By Nellie S. Huang • Published
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What Fee-Only Financial Advice Really Means – and Why It Matters
Financial Planning You’ve probably heard the term “fee-only financial adviser," but maybe you don’t quite grasp how that works or why it’s far better than the alternatives. Here’s the real scoop on financial planning fees.
By Pam Krueger • Last updated
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Think Twice Before You Close a Credit Card
Smart Buying Even if you’re no longer using it, closing an account could ding your credit score.
By Rivan V. Stinson • Published
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2 Essential Strategies for Taking Your RMDs
Financial Planning Whether you need to take required minimum distributions to live or find them to be a nuisance, here are some tips to make the most of withdrawing these funds.
By Catherine Siskos • Last updated
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8 Surprising Ways to Prosper From Annuities
annuities You can use a fixed annuity to do more than just generate retirement income. These insurance contracts can also help you give to charity, leave money to your heirs and delay taking Social Security.
By David Rodeck • Last updated
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Yes, You Can Have Too Much Cash
Financial Planning A sizable hoard is comforting but could crimp long-term portfolio gains.
By Adam Shell • Published
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Vanguard's Jack Brennan: The Best Way to Build Wealth
Financial Planning Employing tried-and-true investing principles is a better strategy to achieve long-term goals than taking a get-rich-quick approach.
By Adam Shell • Last updated
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Your Retirement Planning Checklist
Financial Planning Whether the day you stop working is a decade away or around the corner, these to-do items will help you retire on your own terms.
By Sandra Block • Published