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A Balanced Portfolio Builds Confidence Despite Market Storms
Headlines may spark anxiety, but long-term goals matter more than short-term swings. Diversify your portfolio and stay disciplined to help manage volatility.
By Janie Kelly, RICP
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Past Performance Is Not Indicative of Your Adviser's Expertise
Many people find a financial adviser by searching online or asking for referrals from friends or family. This can actually end up costing you big-time.
By Jared Trexler
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If You're Not Doing Roth Conversions, You Need to Read This
Roth conversions and other Roth strategies can be complex, but don't dismiss these tax planning tools outright. They could really work for you and your heirs.
By Matthew Blecker, CFP®, CFA®
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Could Traditional Retirement Expectations Be Killing Us?
A retirement psychologist makes the case: A fulfilling retirement begins with a blueprint for living, rather than simply the accumulation of a large nest egg.
By Richard P. Himmer, PhD
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This Is How You Can Adapt to Social Security Uncertainty
Rather than letting the unknowns make you anxious, focus on building a flexible income strategy that can adapt to possible future Social Security changes.
By Will South, NSSA®, CFP®
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The Stoic Retirement: Ancient Wisdom for Today's Reality
A "Stoic retirement" doesn't mean depriving yourself. It's a character-based approach to life and aging that can bring calm and clarity.
By Jacob Schroeder
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11 Outrageous Ways To Spend Money in Retirement
Whether you have excess cash to spend or want to pretend, here’s a look at 11 ridiculous ways retirees can splurge.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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How to Give Your Kids Cash Gifts Without the IRS Paperwork
Most people can gift large sums without paying tax or filing a return, especially by structuring gifts across two tax years or splitting gifts with a spouse.
By Jeremy Keil, CFP®, CFA®, CKA®
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'Boomer Candy' Investments Might Seem Sweet, But Beware
Products such as index annuities, structured notes and buffered ETFs might seem appealing, but sometimes they can rob you of flexibility and trap your capital.
By Mike Palmer, CFP
