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7 Surprisingly Valuable Assets for a Happy Retirement
7 Surprisingly Valuable Assets for a Happy Retirement
If you want a long and fulfilling retirement, you need more than money. Here are the most valuable retirement assets to have (besides money), and how …
August 3, 2020
Kiplinger's Weekly Earnings Calendar
Kiplinger's Weekly Earnings Calendar
Check out our earnings calendar for the upcoming week, as well as our previews of the more noteworthy reports.
August 2, 2020
5 Tips to Minimize Your Taxes in Retirement
5 Tips to Minimize Your Taxes in Retirement
Don’t pay more than you have to. It all starts with a thorough understanding of the basics of how retirement income is taxed.
August 2, 2020
Retired? Good Luck Getting a Mortgage, Even If You’re Wealthy
Retired? Good Luck Getting a Mortgage, Even If You’re Wealthy
One 70-year-old’s story highlights the challenges. Prepare for more paperwork and hoops to jump through than you could imagine.
August 2, 2020
Stock Market Today 7/31/20: Big Tech Roars, Everyone Else Snores
Stock Market Today 7/31/20: Big Tech Roars, Everyone Else Snores
Blowout earnings from Apple (AAPL), Amazon.com (AMZN) and Facebook (FB) led another charge by the Nasdaq on Friday.
July 31, 2020
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Apple’s Stock Split Could Dampen the Dow
Apple’s Stock Split Could Dampen the Dow
iPhone maker Apple (AAPL), currently the most important stock in the blue-chip average, will see its influence decline substantially after a 4-for-1 s…
July 31, 2020
Stock Market Today 7/30/20: Stocks Grind Through a Deluge of News
Stock Market Today 7/30/20: Stocks Grind Through a Deluge of News
The U.S. suffers its worst GDP drop in history, jobless claims rise and a host of other headlines converged to send the market to mixed results Thursd…
July 30, 2020
The 7 Best Funds for Beginners
The 7 Best Funds for Beginners
New investors have it better than ever. The best mutual funds and ETFs for beginners feature no minimum investments, dirt-cheap fees and broad market …
July 30, 2020
U.S. Suffers Worst-Ever 32.9% Annualized GDP Decline in Q2
U.S. Suffers Worst-Ever 32.9% Annualized GDP Decline in Q2
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered an unprecedented collapse in economic activity.
July 30, 2020
These 2 Words Could Send Your Retirement Money to the Wrong Beneficiary
These 2 Words Could Send Your Retirement Money to the Wrong Beneficiary
"Per stirpes" vs. "per capita." Making the wrong choice could cause an estate planning disaster.
July 30, 2020
Post-COVID Savings and Protection Strategies to Implement Now
Post-COVID Savings and Protection Strategies to Implement Now
Ongoing market volatility and economic strain caused by the pandemic are derailing many retirement strategies, but there are steps you can take to sho…
July 30, 2020
Stock Market Today 7/29/20: Big Tech Gets Grilled; Stocks Keep Cooking
Stock Market Today 7/29/20: Big Tech Gets Grilled; Stocks Keep Cooking
Big Tech stocks pushed higher Wednesday as their CEOs were questioned on Capital Hill, and Kodak's (KODK) incredible ascent continued.
July 29, 2020
Good News: COVID-19’s Social Distancing Seems to Cure FOMO
Good News: COVID-19’s Social Distancing Seems to Cure FOMO
Fear of missing out can put you in debt, but social distancing means no one’s missing out on anything these days. Financially, that’s great news, espe…
July 29, 2020
Insurance Question: Say Rioters Destroy My Business, Am I Covered?
Insurance Question: Say Rioters Destroy My Business, Am I Covered?
If you ask your broker, the answer may be no. But don’t just accept that response. Know what your policy covers, and how to protect yourself.
July 29, 2020
Hidden Costs of Roth IRA Conversions
Hidden Costs of Roth IRA Conversions
Yes, Roth IRAs are pretty great, but they can come with some potentially costly complications.
July 29, 2020
COVID-19 Stage 2: Prepare Your Portfolio and Your Life
COVID-19 Stage 2: Prepare Your Portfolio and Your Life
It’s time to face the music. The effects of this pandemic are going to be more long-lasting than we may have first thought.
July 29, 2020
5 Best Silver ETFs to Buy
5 Best Silver ETFs to Buy
Silver will always sit in gold's media shadow, but silver ETFs can help you enjoy runs of outperformance, like what we’ve seen so far this year.
July 29, 2020
Stock Market Today 7/28/20: Stocks Slip on Blue-Chip Earnings Reports
Stock Market Today 7/28/20: Stocks Slip on Blue-Chip Earnings Reports
3M (MMM) and McDonald's (MCD) were among a number of high-profile stocks that helped the market lower on an earnings-stuffed Tuesday.
July 28, 2020
10 First-Class Cloud Stocks to Buy
10 First-Class Cloud Stocks to Buy
The cloud is evolving, and the industry's investments are too. Here are 10 high-growth cloud stocks to buy to leverage this technology in your favor.
July 28, 2020
Kip ETF 20: The Best Cheap ETFs
Kip ETF 20: The Best Cheap ETFs
You can build a solid core for your portfolio and explore new opportunities with our favorite low-cost exchange-traded funds.
July 28, 2020
3 Ways to Save on Your Tax Bill Going Forward
3 Ways to Save on Your Tax Bill Going Forward
The tax deadline was July 15 this year, and if you found yourself paying the IRS more than you’d like, it’s time to focus on tax planning. There are m…
July 27, 2020
Before You Do a 1031 Exchange, Consider These 4 Alternative Investment Options
Before You Do a 1031 Exchange, Consider These 4 Alternative Investment Options
1031 exchange investors have multiple choices – not just direct ownership of an income property.
July 27, 2020
Stock Market Today 7/27/20: Technology Sizzles, But Gold Steals the Show
Stock Market Today 7/27/20: Technology Sizzles, But Gold Steals the Show
The Nasdaq had a big Monday on the back of mega-cap tech and chip stocks, but gold's new highs were the talk of Wall Street.
July 27, 2020
Gold Investing: What's Next After New Highs?
Gold Investing: What's Next After New Highs?
If you're hesitant about gold investing simply because prices have run up so much already, here are a few points to consider.
July 27, 2020
7 Low-Cost Gold ETFs
7 Low-Cost Gold ETFs
These seven gold ETFs all share low fees - but give investors different ways to play the metal, from direct exposure to stock-related angles.
July 27, 2020