Wealth Creation
News, insights and expert analysis on wealth creation from the team at Kiplinger.
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Revenue Sharing: How Can You Avoid This Sneaky Sales Incentive?Revenue sharing means some financial professionals are rewarded for steering you toward certain products. It's big business, but here's the solution.
By David Bromelkamp
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6 Situations Where a Roth Conversion Is a Bad Idea for RetireesA Roth conversion is a powerful tax-saving tool, but there are several situations where taking that leap might actually cost you more in the long run.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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Retirement in Jeopardy? How to Manage the Bank of Mom & DadThis plan for Gen X parents running the Bank of Mom & Dad can help you get a handle on how to manage the financial support you give your adult children.
By Dr. Preston Cherry, CFP®
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Long-Term Care Insurance: Alternatives for a Flexible PlanRising premiums, fewer options and limited benefits can make a long-term care policy hard to find and hard to afford. There are alternatives to cover the costs.
By David Abraham
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The Biggest Financial Mistake Many Families Are MakingIf you're not talking openly with your adult children about money, you're failing to help build their financial independence.
By Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert
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5 Ways to Pass on the Inheritance Your Kids Need More Than MoneyWisdom can be a far greater gift than money. After all, what good is an inheritance if children don't know the values behind it or have the skills to handle it?
By Feroz Ansari, CFP®
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How to Avoid the Financial Mistakes Described in 'Strangers'One of this year's bestselling books is a timely reminder of the dangers of leaving money matters solely to your partner.
By Sathya Chey Patterson, CFP®, CDFA®, CSRIC®, AIF®
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How an Implied Easement Caused Friction Between NeighborsDue diligence can uncover implied easements that may not appear on public records or have not been disclosed, even though sellers are required to reveal them.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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7 Signs You're Ready to Retire — Even If You Don't Feel ItRetirement readiness is more about data than feelings. Focus on the hard numbers — your savings, income and debt — to determine whether you're truly prepared.
By Jeff Judge, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, AEP®
