Wealth Creation
News, insights and expert analysis on wealth creation from the team at Kiplinger.
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Why (and How) Real Estate Investors Can Defer Taxes ForeverReal estate investors can use 1031 exchanges and depreciation to defer taxes over a lifetime, before passing assets to heirs tax-free. Here's how it works.
By Alan Stalcup
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Are Trump Accounts the Right Fit for Your Family?Trump Accounts have pros and cons, but having one could be a good way to educate your child about finances while also providing a financial safety net.
By Randy E. Porzel, CFP®, RICP®
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Red Flags to Look for at Assisted Living FacilitiesWhen considering an assisted living facility for your loved one, look for these red flags before signing a contract. Cost-cutting can have a disastrous impact.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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Why 'Exclusive Opportunities' Can Be Bad Financial MovesPrivate credit funds, real estate deals, hedge funds and venture capital allocations aren't available to everyone, but can also carry extra costs and risks.
By Kevin Caldwell
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How Philanthropy Can Ensure AI Serves People, Not ProfitsPhilanthropists can help ensure AI prioritizes the greater good by funding research, strengthening nonprofit infrastructure and teaming up with other donors.
By Julia Chu
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Why the Key Question in Retirement Planning Isn't About MoneyToday's retirement planning has a fundamental flaw: It focuses on how much money you need while ignoring the more important question — what you'll do with it.
By Richard P. Himmer, PhD
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7 Financial Steps to Take Before You File for a Gray DivorceContemplating a gray divorce? Before calling in the lawyers, take time to understand your financial situation and the impact of dividing assets later in life.
By David Abraham
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Annuities Can Have Tax Side Effects: Here's the AntidoteIf you hold money in a non-qualified annuity, the IRS will eventually come calling for its share of any gains. It pays to explore tax efficiency ahead of time.
By Darrick Priester
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Retirement Won't Make You as Happy as You Expect: Here's WhyHeard of the hedonic treadmill? It's the reason why feelings of happiness can be short-lived. How you manage it can be the key to a successful retirement.
By Andrew Rosen, CFP®, CEP
