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Have You Fallen Into the High-Earning Trap? This Is How to Escape
High income is a gift, but it can pull you into higher spending, undisciplined investing and overreliance on future earnings. These actionable steps will help you escape the trap.
By Anthony Martin
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3 Questions to Help You Navigate a Noisy Year With Financial Clarity
The key is to resist focusing only on the markets. Instead, when making financial decisions, think about your values and what matters the most to you.
By Frank J. Legan
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Dow Absorbs Disruptions, Adds 370 Points: Stock Market Today
Investors, traders and speculators will hear from President Donald Trump tonight, and then they'll listen to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang tomorrow.
By David Dittman
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Private Capital Wants In on Your Retirement Account
Does offering private capital in 401(k)s represent an exciting new investment opportunity for "the little guy," or an opaque and expensive Wall Street product?
By David Weidner
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Paying for Long-Term Care: Myths vs Uncomfortable Truths
None of us wants to think we'll need long-term care when we get older, but the odds are roughly even that we will. Which is all the more reason to understand the realities of LTC and how to pay for it.
By Ethan Robertson
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Fix Your Mix: How to Derisk Your Portfolio Before Retirement
In the run-up to retirement, your asset allocation needs to match your risk tolerance without eliminating potential for growth. Here's how to find the right mix.
By Johnny Rosier, NSSA®, CFF®, FRC
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An Exec's 'Idiotic' Idea: Skip Training and Commit a Crime
Several medical professionals reached out to say that one of their bosses suggested committing a crime to fulfill OSHA requirements. What's an employee to do?
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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States With Low and No Capital Gains Tax in 2026
Capital Gains Low-tax states, including states with no capital gains tax, are selling points for many people.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Best Conservative Investments for Retirees
The best conservative investments for retirees include low-cost mutual funds and ETFs that hold stocks and bonds as well as simple and safe money market funds.
By Mark R. Hake, CFA
