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Approaching Retirement? You May Be Taking on Too Much Risk
Pre-retirees in the critical "retirement red zone" often take on significantly more risk than they want or are comfortable with. Here's how to fix that.
By Andrew M. Costa
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Women Play It Too Safe With Money: Are You One of Them?
Many women internalize the message that financial caution equals competence, which can damage long-term financial security. It's time to stop playing it safe.
By Marcia Dawood
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We'll Soon Be Able to Buy and Sell Stocks 24/7, but Should We?
The major stock exchanges are pushing toward all-day trading. It could help some investors, but not everyone loves the idea of a market that never sleeps.
By Kyle Woodley
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Retirement Is Like Everest: The Ascent Isn't the Only Risk
The real risk in retirement is failing to plan for the "descent" — the psychological and lifestyle changes that occur after you reach your financial goals.
By Richard P. Himmer, PhD
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Claiming Social Security: 7 Tools and Rules for DIY Investors
Deciding when to claim Social Security is tricky — and the wrong decision can be costly. DIY investors shouldn't leap in without these tools and rules.
By Vincent Birardi, CFP®, AIF®, MBA
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Stop Tracking Every Dollar: Make an Anti-Budget Instead
Traditional budgeting (and tracking every dime) doesn't suit everyone. If you want a less labor-intensive approach, this alternative may be right up your alley.
By Anthony Martin
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All 30 Dow Jones Stocks Ranked: Buy, Sell or Hold?
blue chip stocks Microsoft, Nvidia and Visa lead the list of Wall Street's top Dow Jones stocks to buy now. Some other names might surprise you.
By Dan Burrows
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Stocks Extend Weekly Losing Streak: Stock Market Today
Efforts to boost crude supplies did little to stem worries of rising oil prices and inflation ahead of next week's Fed meeting.
By Karee Venema
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What to Look Out for in Economic Data This Week
This week's economic calendar is highlighted by incoming data on wholesale inflation and a Federal Open Market Committee meeting.
By Karee Venema
