Wealth Creation
News, insights and expert analysis on wealth creation from the team at Kiplinger.
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Sorry, Business Owners: Golf Cannot Be Your Sole Purpose in RetirementAfter a lifetime running a business, spending hours on the golf course, or any other hobby, sounds like a dream retirement. In reality, boredom will soon set in.
By Scott Snider
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You Might Get to Vote on Who OKs Your Insurance HikesCheck the record of your state's insurance commissioner and then vote in their next election (or on the governor, depending on how your commissioner is chosen).
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS
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Where Do DIY Investors Stumble Without Professional Help?While most DIY investors focus on short-term portfolio performance, CFAs and CFPs specialize in long-term strategies that support your full financial picture.
By Sam Waltman, CFA®, CFP®, CEPA®
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Why the College-First Mindset Is Outdated and Failing Us AllCollege is no longer the safest route to job security. The sooner we change attitudes towards skilled labor and alternative career paths, the better for us all.
By Scott Laband
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Why the Best LGBTQ+ Charitable Giving Goes Beyond Pride MonthAs you celebrate Pride Month, consider how a commitment to year-round charitable giving can make all the difference to national and local LGBTQ+ groups.
By Mindy Neira, CFP®, ChSNC®
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Should You Work in Retirement or Work on Your Golf Swing?While many retirees keep a job for the social and physical benefits, many are working out of financial necessity. Is working in retirement right for you?
By Alan E. Becker, Investment Adviser
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The Most Important Planning Step I Learned After I RetiredMost of us focus on how much to save for retirement, but what you'll spend is just as important, and your spending habits might change more than you expect.
By Jeanne Thompson
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What to Do When a 529 Plan Doesn't Cover the Cost of CollegeDon't dip into your own retirement savings if your child's 529 plan won't cover all their college expenses. The plan can be more flexible than you might think.
By Bennett Pardue, CFP®, CDFA®, Investment Adviser Representative
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Passive Income: How the Ultra-Wealthy Build Wealth While They SleepHow the wealthy create passive income streams that keep paying long after the hard work is done.
By Zina Kumok
