Wealth Creation
News, insights and expert analysis on wealth creation from the team at Kiplinger.
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How to Build a Financial Plan Beyond Your Retirement AccountA financial plan is designed to adapt to life changes, not market changes, helping with how assets are distributed and how withdrawals can reduce taxes.
By John Jones, CFP®, ChFC®, EA, BCP®
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How Family Foundations Can Drive Lasting ChangePrivate foundations donate billions to charity. But to help communities stand on their own, philanthropists should act more like venture investors.
By Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne
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What the Pandemic Taught Us About Kids and COVIDDr. Stanley Calderwood notes that politics often overshadowed the scientific reality that children are far less vulnerable to the virus than adults.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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5 Estate Planning Myths and What to Do InsteadFrom outdated beneficiary designations to the false security of a set-it-and-forget-it plan, active engagement is the strongest defense against costly mistakes.
By Shelby Anderson, J.D., CEPA®
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Must-Move Homebuyers: Navigating a Tight Housing Market"Must-move" buyers can successfully navigate the challenges of the housing market by exploring their options for bridging the gap between selling and buying.
By Raman Muralidharan
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How to Avoid 401(k) Hardship WithdrawalsDon't beat yourself up if you've taken a hardship withdrawal from your 401(k). Here's how you can avoid it in the future.
By Sophie Benander, CRPS®, MBA
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Teach Your College Teen Financial Prep in 4 StepsAre your teens financially responsible? If the answer's no, these four steps will help you teach them the good money habits they'll need in college and beyond.
By Bill Schultheis
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Dog People vs Cat People: Who Has a Better Retirement?Is it ruff or purr-fect to be a retired pet owner? This might be no surprise to dogs (not like cats care), but dog owners have a "paws-itively" better outlook.
By David Blanchett, PhD, CFA®, CFP®
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The Social Security Number Most Couples Never Calculate"Wait until 70" is good advice on maximizing Social Security for a single person, but married couples need a different number. Do you know how to do the math?
By Hans Scheil, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, CASL®, CLTC®
