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5 Ways Older Homeowners Can Break Free of the Mortgage TrapHigh borrowing costs are freezing mobility for aging homeowners. Here’s how to access your home equity without wiping out your savings.
By Adam Shell
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Anthropic to Seek $2 Trillion IPO ValuationThe AI laboratory is talking about huge numbers in a prospectus for its initial public offering.
By David Dittman
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5 High-Cost Items Retirees Should Never Buy OutrightThink twice before dropping cash on high-maintenance toys. Here are five expensive items retirees are far better off renting than buying.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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How to Create a Predictable Retirement PaycheckSuccessful retirement planning is about building a predictable, self-made paycheck that covers your essential expenses so you can enjoy life without worry.
By Mark Henry
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Is Dividend Investing Worth It? Pros, Cons and Rules to FollowDividend investing is a profitable and proven method to generate solid long-term returns. But investors must be tactical when choosing the best dividend stocks.
By Mark R. Hake, CFA
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How to Buy Stocks: A 4-Step Guide to Start InvestingNot everyone knows how to buy stocks, even as investing in the stock market is becoming more popular. This four-step plan can help.
By Will Ashworth
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What Kind of Heir Are You? Take Our Quiz to Reveal Your Money StyleAn inheritance can bring opportunity but also responsibilities. Take this short quiz to discover how ready you are, and get tips to protect your legacy.
By Donna LeValley
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How the Sandwich Generation Can Protect Their RetirementYou may be helping aging parents with medical expenses and adult children with living costs. How to care for your family without sacrificing your retirement.
By Chad Waddoups
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Why You Should Never Quit Your Job Without a Signed OfferIn today's story, Dr. Mark learns the hard way that you should never quit without a signed job offer, especially if you're a bridge burner.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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Should We All Be Fat Bears With Our Money?Bear with me as I talk about the fat-bear mindset of your finances. (Sorry.)
By Alexandra Svokos
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The Rule of 240 Paychecks in RetirementThe Rule of 240 Paychecks can help you plan for a lifetime of withdrawals. Because, like any good boss, you need to pay yourself wisely.
By Jacob Schroeder
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The Cheapest Places To Retire in the USWhen you're trying to balance a fixed income with an enjoyable retirement, the cost of living is a crucial factor to consider. Is your city the best?
By Stacy Rapacon
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Why Exercise Is Your Best Retirement InvestmentRegular physical fitness can defer long-term care by two years, yielding a financial return that most portfolio strategies cannot match.
By Richard P. Himmer, PhD
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The AI Bubble May Burst: 5 Ways to Protect Your PortfolioTech giants are borrowing heavily to fund the AI boom. Here is what older investors must do if those debts trigger a market crash.
By Simon Constable
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Inherited an IRA? IRS Distribution Rules Beneficiaries Should KnowInherited IRA Inherited IRA distribution rules have changed in ways that can significantly impact your taxes and tax strategy.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Our Parents Lived 'Forever.' How Do We Plan for Long-Term Care?Even if you're very wealthy, you may need to plan for long-term care through age 100. Our Wealth Wise columnist asks the experts what to do.
By Maurie Backman
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5 ETFs to Help Build Your Emergency Fund and Keep It SafeThe best ETFs to help build your emergency fund prioritize safety and liquidity, while some variants offer regular income or superior tax efficiency.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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Why a 'Fee-Based' DST Investing Sales Pitch Is a Red FlagAn AUM fee on a Delaware statutory trust can cost investors far more than a one-time commission in the long run. So why are fiduciary advisers proposing it?
By Dwight Kay
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Planning for Couples Who Have a Big Age GapYou must coordinate different retirement timelines while stretching your savings to cover a longer lifespan.
By Martha C. White
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Before You Move Abroad, Try Living There FirstYour dream vacation in Italy can't tell you what it's really like to live there. But there's a simple way to find out before you commit to a permanent move.
By Marco Bersani
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Why the Smartest Retirees Are Handing Out Inheritances NowOlder generations hold $124 trillion in assets. Here is why financial experts say giving your heirs an inheritance early might be the smartest move you can make.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Give While You Live Or Wait Until Death? Take Our Quiz to Find OutThe Great Wealth Transfer is upon us. Discover whether your heirs benefit more if you give now or let your assets grow.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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No One Wants to Ask Their Aging Parents About Their Finances, But Here's HowUse these tips to help you open the door to conversations about their financial health before it’s too late.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Why Building a Legal 'Moat' Is the Best Defense Against LawsuitsAsset protection planning places valuable assets out of the reach of potential claimants and creditors, discouraging lawsuits before they get off the ground.
By Jeffrey M. Verdon, Esq.
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Would You Take a Vacation Just to Sleep? Inside the Sleepcation TrendSleepcations are becoming a popular travel trend, but some hotel sleep packages come at a premium. Here's how to decide what's worth paying for.
By Beth Braverman
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Conversations to Have With Aging Parents NowIt's difficult to ask aging parents about financial and medical decisions, and future living arrangements, but it's vital to talk about it while you still can.
By Kelsey M. Simasko, Esq.
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How the Latest Fed Rate Hike Impacts Your WalletWith the Fed hiking rates, knowing how this impacts your finances can help you make smart decisions and save money.
By Sean Jackson
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Why You Shouldn't ‘Set and Forget’ Your AnnuityYour annuity shouldn't be left to gather dust. Regular reviews and comparisons with newer products will help make sure it's still the best option for you.
By Jason Chalmers
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Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate and Home SalesCapital Gains Selling your home or a rental property? Here are important capital gains tax rules to keep in mind.
By Joy Taylor
