Wealth Creation
News, insights and expert analysis on wealth creation from the team at Kiplinger.
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Old Annuities Carry Untapped Potential for You and Your Clients: Here's Why
Annuities bought years ago may no longer reflect clients' needs or the economy. Conducting thorough reviews will optimize their finances and grow your business.
By Jake Klima
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From ETFs to Direct Indexing — Why It Makes Sense to Move Across Now
ETFs and mutual funds are the backbone of many portfolios, but have limitations for clients and advisers. New tech means direct indexing can be a better option.
By Paul R. Kenney Jr., CFA®
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Why Financial Advisers Will Benefit as Google Shakes Up Financial Research
Google's free, AI-powered financial research platform is going up against established providers, giving advisory firms more options for research and analysis.
By John O'Connell, MBA
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Financial Illiteracy is a National Crisis, But the Solution is No Mystery
With millions of people dealing with financial strain, it's long past time for schools to be teaching our students how to manage money.
By Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne
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Protection vs Performance: How Is Your Financial Success Being Measured?
Returns still matter, but lasting performance is increasingly defined by how well a plan protects against volatility while preserving flexibility and your legacy.
By Jared Nepa
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3 Questions That Reveal the Best Age to Take Social Security
The Social Security decision should reflect how clients want to spend, withdraw from wealth and experience retirement. Here's how advisers can find that out.
By Matthew Sommer, PhD, CFA®
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Middle Wealthy and Retired? Where to Find Financial Advice that Fits
Too rich for basic financial advice but not rich enough for private client services? What's the best way to plug the "middle wealthy" retirement planning gap?
By John Vandergriff
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The Real Reason You're Never Promoted (and How to Change That)
Delivering strong results but always passed over for promotion? Find out what's really behind your lack of advancement and how to get to the next level.
By Maharukh Dalal, MBA, CPCC
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Launching a Small Business? Avoid These 2 Costly Mistakes
Experts explain why skipping business insurance is a false economy, and how to avoid being accused of unfair competition when setting up a new business.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
