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Don't Ask 'Are You a Fiduciary?' — Use This Question Instead
Asking "Are you a fiduciary?" won't tell you everything about a financial professional. Here's a question that will clarify where you stand, 100% of the time.
By David Bromelkamp
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Why Gold Isn't Shining Now (Plus, an Alternative That Is)
Even if gold mining companies become less profitable, it will still be business as usual for gold royalty companies.
By Michael Joseph, CFA
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Is Your Portfolio Missing This Key Ingredient?
Portfolios limited to public equities capture a smaller slice of corporate growth, so investors are making room for private investments in their 401(k)s.
By Mike Dullaghan, AIF®
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Why High-Net-Worth Families Need a Financial Quarterback
High-net-worth families need a decent quarterback — a financial adviser coordinating other professionals on the team and keeping an eye on potential threats.
By Peter Newman, CFA
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Retirement Is a Game (and That's Actually the Good News)
If retirement is the ultimate goal, why is it harder than we imagined? Regarding it as a game to keep playing, instead of a finish line, may be the answer.
By Richard P. Himmer, PhD
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Retiring in the Next 12 Months? Answer These 3 Questions
The final decisions you make on spending, Social Security and investments can make the difference between a successful retirement and one filled with regret.
By Jeremy Keil, CFP®, CFA®, CKA®
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A Market Crash Isn't Your Biggest Retirement Risk — This Is
Retirees are conditioned to think that market risk is the main threat to their future, but here's the real danger — and how to bring it under control.
By Kara Stewart
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4 Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Return for Financial Planning
Don't just file your tax return and forget about it. Reviewing it will reveal how financial decisions have played out, and how to make better ones in future.
By Michael Pappis, CFP®
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The Simple Legal Document Parents Need to Protect Their Kids
When parents are absent, caregivers may not be able to make emergency decisions for a child without a Delegation of Parental Authority. Here's how to set it up.
By Patrick M. Simasko, J.D.
