Wealth Creation
News, insights and expert analysis on wealth creation from the team at Kiplinger.
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Is Your Financial Adviser's Fee Model Outdated?Your adviser probably uses technology that lets them manage your portfolio at the touch of a button, so why haven't they updated how they charge for their work?
By Mike Decker, NSSA®
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How to Tackle the Nowhere-to-Be Thing in RetirementToo much free time in retirement can come as a shock after decades of working. How can you ensure you don't overfill your days or let too many drift by?
By Phil Wright, Certified Fund Specialist
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6 Steps to Quickly Build Your Emergency FundHow would you cover a $1,000 bill for urgent costs? Use a credit card? Get a family loan? Far better to have an emergency fund. Here's how to set it up quickly.
By David Abraham
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Your 5-Step Guide to Financial Freedom After DivorceLiving on one income after a divorce can be tough, particularly if you've never had to manage your money. But these steps make it possible — and liberating.
By Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA®, CES™
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Claiming Social Security Soon? 5 Smart Moves to Make NowClaiming Social Security is a lifelong decision, and poor choices can cost the average couple more than $180,000. Complete these tasks to avoid a big mistake.
By Jeremy Keil, CFP®, CFA®, CKA®
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The Trait This Financial Planner Sees in Successful InvestorsIt feels like we're living in uniquely dangerous times, but there's a clear pattern in events — and one quality helps successful investors weather every storm.
By Dennis D. Coughlin, CFP®, AIF®
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A Financial Planner's Tips for 'Mo Money, Mo Problems' IssuesWhen you're a high earner, the skills that got you to the top of your profession aren't necessarily the same ones you need to build wealth.
By Eric Roberge, Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Investment Adviser
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Families Teach Kids More About Money Than Schools Ever CanSchools are increasingly expected to teach children how to manage money, but classroom learning pales in comparison to good examples set by the family at home.
By Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert
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Are You Ready to Go Upmarket? What Advisers Need to KnowIf you're already serving mass-affluent clients, moving into the high-net worth arena may seem like the natural progression. But it's not always that simple.
By Ben Sullivan, CFA®, CFP®
