Wealth Creation
News, insights and expert analysis on wealth creation from the team at Kiplinger.
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Why Buying Your First Home Is Way Harder Now Than in the '60sThis is what's happening for young Americans struggling to break into the housing market. Can family members who've already achieved their savings goals help?
By Jesse W. Hurst, CFP®, AIF®
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4 Essential Qualities to Consider When Choosing an ExecutorChoosing an executor requires evaluating a candidate's financial judgment, objectivity and capacity for the long-term commitment necessary to manage an estate.
By Leslie Gillin Bohner
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How to Avoid Overpaying Taxes in RetirementThe retirees who enjoy the lowest tax bills in retirement aren't those who earned the least — they're the ones who plan ahead for their retirement income.
By Paul Kisielewski, CFP®, Investment Adviser Representative
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Is Retirement Putting Your Cognitive Portfolio at Risk?The most underestimated risk in retirement may be the one your financial plan can't prevent — the cognitive decline that happens when your mind isn't challenged.
By Richard P. Himmer, PhD
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How to Pass Down Wealth Without Destroying AmbitionParents planning to leave money to their children fear one thing: Will wealth make their character or break it? There are some practical ways to find out.
By Mallon FitzPatrick, CFP®, AEP®, CLU®
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Will a Summer Vacation Throw Your Retirement Off Course?High fuel prices and the cost of living have made vacations much more expensive. Will going away this year put you in debt or affect your long-term goals?
By Chris Dixon, RFC®
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Why Patience When Investing Wins in the Long RunInvestment risk must match your time horizon. Choose safer assets for short-term goals and embrace the volatility of stocks only when time is on your side.
By Scott McClatchey, CFP®
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We Should All Consider Disability Insurance — My Family's Story Shows WhyDisability insurance can ensure your family is taken care of if serious illness or injury strikes. But sometimes only a real-life story drives that message home.
By Jane Schroeder, CLTC
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Grow Your Advisory Firm by Refining Your Sales ProcessIf you want 2026 to be a breakout year for your advisory firm, help build or refine your sales process using AI as an additional resource. Here's how to do it.
By Cody Foster
