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7 Myths About Variable Annuities: Exposing Their Dark Side
annuities On the surface, variable annuities sound almost too good to be true. But once you learn the facts about the safety of your principal, the fees and how the income is paid out, you’ll see they might not be as great as they sound for retirees.
By Craig Kirsner, Investment Adviser Representative • Last updated
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Should You Treat Your Kids Equally in Your Will? 12 Financial Planners Weigh In
retirement What's the "fair" way to divide an estate? Many parents think they should divvy things evenly among their children ... but that can backfire. So what's the right answer?
By the editors of Kiplinger's Personal Finance • Last updated
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Beneficiary Designations: 5 Critical Mistakes to Avoid
retirement You may be surprised at how easy it is to make an expensive mistake with your beneficiary designations. Here's how to help avoid the five most common mistakes.
By Tracy Craig, Fellow, ACTEC, AEP® • Last updated
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30 Best Kirkland Products You Should Buy at Costco
Costco Many of warehouse club Costco's store-branded Kirkland Signature items get high marks for quality and value. Check out our picks.
By Bob Niedt • Last updated
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ABLE Accounts Give Disabled More Financial Freedom
Financial Planning People with disabilities, and their families, can save for a variety of expenses in these tax-advantaged accounts.
By Emma Patch • Published
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Talking Money With Your Spouse
personal finance These should be important conversations that will be helpful in the long run.
By Janet Bodnar • Published
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40 Ways to Earn Extra Cash in 2022
business We flag a wide variety of cool side hustles to earn bonus bucks for expenses both expected and unexpected as we begin to emerge from the pandemic.
By Bob Niedt • Last updated
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How to Motivate Kids to Save
personal finance It's not easy teaching your child to save. Here are some ways readers have incentivized their kids to keep track of their finances.
By Janet Bodnar • Published
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Amazon Prime Fees Are Rising. Here’s How to Cancel Your Amazon Prime Membership
Amazon Prime Amazon Prime will soon cost $139 a year, $180 for those who pay monthly. If you’re a subscriber, maybe it’s time to rethink your relationship. Here’s a step-by-step guide to canceling Prime.
By Bob Niedt • Last updated