Wealth Creation
News, insights and expert analysis on wealth creation from the team at Kiplinger.
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Will Environmental Hazards Make a Mess of Your Estate Plan?
Careful estate planning is vital if property you own could be contaminated. Here's how to avoid handing your beneficiaries a huge legal and financial burden.
By Rick Kubler
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Setting Up a Business: The End Is a Very Good Place to Start
It may seem crazy to start a business with the end in mind, but thinking about your exit first will have tax benefits and ease crisis management down the line.
By Rick Simonetti
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Are You Too Busy to Spare Your Heirs Stress and Heartache?
The cost of delaying estate planning is far greater than the time it takes to get the ball rolling. The remedy is easier (and takes less time) than you think.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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3 Ways I'm Teaching My Kids Healthy Investing Behaviors
These three practical steps worked for my family. This is how you can put them into practice for yours.
By James Martielli, CFA®, CAIA®
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Don't Ask 'Are You a Fiduciary?' — Use This Question Instead
Asking "Are you a fiduciary?" won't tell you everything about a financial professional. Here's a question that will clarify where you stand, 100% of the time.
By David Bromelkamp
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Why Gold Isn't Shining Now (Plus, an Alternative That Is)
Even if gold mining companies become less profitable, it will still be business as usual for gold royalty companies.
By Michael Joseph, CFA
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Is Your Portfolio Missing This Key Ingredient?
Portfolios limited to public equities capture a smaller slice of corporate growth, so investors are making room for private investments in their 401(k)s.
By Mike Dullaghan, AIF®
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Why High-Net-Worth Families Need a Financial Quarterback
High-net-worth families need a decent quarterback — a financial adviser coordinating other professionals on the team and keeping an eye on potential threats.
By Peter Newman, CFA
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Retirement Is a Game (and That's Actually the Good News)
If retirement is the ultimate goal, why is it harder than we imagined? Regarding it as a game to keep playing, instead of a finish line, may be the answer.
By Richard P. Himmer, PhD
