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Could Your Roth Conversion Bump You Into a 50% Tax Rate?
Extra income from Roth conversions can cause your marginal rate to spike far above your visible tax bracket. Here's what to watch for — and how to plan.
By Ethan M. West
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April Brings Showers, Flowers and Your Financial Fitness Plan
These actionable strategies — covering wealth transfer, investments and communication — can help you build a life and legacy that reflects your values.
By Mindy Neira, CFP®, ChSNC®
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A 'Trust Reveal' Isn't the Way to Transfer Wealth — This Is
Wealth transfer isn't about dramatically revealing the size of an inheritance. It's about communicating your story and preparing heirs to uphold shared values.
By Jessica Andrews
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How to Keep the Magnificent 7 From Endangering Your Portfolio
An investing approach that's different from "buying the index" lets you invest without so much exposure to the potential volatility of the big tech stocks.
By Jared Elson, Investment Adviser
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Walmart Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Walmart Walmart stock has beaten the broader market by a solid margin over the past couple of decades.
By Dan Burrows
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Dow Swings Higher to Add 275 Points: Stock Market Today
Strong gains in mega-cap tech stocks buoyed the Nasdaq on Friday, but the Dow and S&P 500 weren't so resilient.
By Karee Venema
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Kiplinger Inflation Outlook: Energy Costs Will Retreat Slowly
Economic Forecasts The inflation report for April will show another large jump in prices. Inflation should hit 4.0%, then ease as energy costs come down.
By David Payne
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8 Facts You Need to Know About Stock Market Corrections
Markets Scary as they are, drawdowns are a normal part of the investing process. Having a financial plan in place and sticking to it is every investor's best friend.
By Dan Burrows
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Kiplinger 25 Model Portfolios
The Kiplinger 25 Reach your investment goals with these three model portfolio plans using the Kiplinger 25, our favorite no-load mutual funds.
By Nellie S. Huang
The Kiplinger 25
