Wealth Creation
News, insights and expert analysis on wealth creation from the team at Kiplinger.
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The Unexpected Gift That Bladder Cancer Can Give a MarriageWhile managing a serious illness can be brutal, many couples find the experience transforms their marriage for the better and forges an unbreakable bond.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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A Skiing Trip Showed Me What's Missing From My Retirement PlanA skiing trip revealed a scary truth about retirement — we're so focused on making sure we don't run out of money, we don't think about running out of friends.
By Jon Sabes
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An Immediate Annuity May Sound Boring, But Hear Me OutAn immediate annuity transforms a lump sum into a lifelong paycheck, essentially providing a DIY pension so you can stop stressing over stock market drama.
By Ken Nuss
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How the Midterms Offer a Unique Tax Planning OpportunityMarkets tend to experience uncertainty leading up to midterm elections, followed by recovery. Canny investors recognize that dip as a tax planning opportunity.
By Kyle Hammerschmidt, Investment Adviser
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Inflation Is the New Fixed Expense in Retirement: 5 Things That Actually Work to Address It (and What Doesn't)Inflation will cut your purchasing power in half over a long retirement. Simply trying to spend less won't work, so you need a plan that helps your savings last.
By Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert
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The Crucial Tax Planning Difference That Can Preserve Your Retirement Nest EggShifting from tax preparation to tax planning can help you strategically time Roth conversions and avoid Social Security taxes or Medicare surcharges.
By Eric Heckman, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, CRTP
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Our Taxpaying 'Golden Hour' Won't Last: Make These Moves NowThe growing U.S. deficit can only be controlled by cutting spending, accelerating growth or raising taxes. The latter is a real risk, but you can be prepared.
By Mallon FitzPatrick, CFP®, AEP®, CLU®
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Is Your Financial Present Threatening Your Financial Future?Whether you're starting your career or nearing retirement, thinking critically about your financial outlook now will help you avoid costly errors in future.
By Dustin Wolk, CFP®
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How to Care for Kids and Parents — and Save for RetirementMillions of those in the sandwich generation need to care for kids and aging parents while saving for retirement. These tips can help make it less of a struggle.
By Tony Drake, CFP®, Investment Advisor Representative
