Wealth Creation
News, insights and expert analysis on wealth creation from the team at Kiplinger.
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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®
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6 Financial Moves to Make Before the End of the YearWhy wait until December to review your financial plans? You'll have a clear enough picture of income, spending and investments to make meaningful decisions now.
By Matt Marinovich, CFP®
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How to Break Your Cycle of Impulse SpendingOur small, frequent purchases often go unnoticed, but they can add up fast. These strategies can help you regain control of spending without feeling deprived.
By David Abraham
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The Secret to Reducing Taxes on Social SecurityThis is how you can sidestep the "Social Security tax torpedo," a common issue where tax-deferred retirement accounts unexpectedly increase your tax burden.
By Kyle Hammerschmidt, Investment Adviser
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Downsides of a Big IRA: Big Taxes for Your Spouse and KidsIf you start optimizing your taxes now, you can head off the inevitable tax consequences waiting for you when RMDs kick in — and when your family inherits.
By Ethan M. West, CPA
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How to Optimize Social Security Claiming Age for Tax SavingsRather than claiming Social Security based on when you need the money, view your timing as a tax-planning tool that can help you lower your lifetime tax bill.
By Jeff Judge, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, AEP®
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This Is Why More Wealth Won't Guarantee HappinessUnless you recognize where your motivation for building wealth comes from, it's unlikely to lead to lasting happiness. Here's what to do about that.
By Feroz Ansari, CFP®
