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IPO Strategy: Why Waiting to Invest Pays OffIPOs are exciting — that doesn't mean they're bargains, and you're usually better off tuning out the hype. Here's a checklist to help you decide when to invest.
By Steven Melnick, CFA®
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DST Taxes: Why You Pay on More Than the IncomeDST investors may pay taxes on income being held back for future property improvements. It's no cause for alarm, as taxes today mean tax benefits tomorrow.
By Dwight Kay
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How Teachers Can Maximize Their 403(b) and 457(b) PlansEligible education workers can contribute to 403(b) and 457(b) plans, giving them flexibility when deciding how to save and use retirement funds.
By Mike Dullaghan, AIF®
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3 Steps to Defining Your Retirement MissionWhat do you want your retirement to look like? Define the mission first, and the appropriate investment products will practically pick themselves.
By Mike Decker, NSSA®
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How to Give Money to Kids Without Setting Them Up to FailHelping them out is cool, but the best gift is teaching them how to manage money, be realistic about their standard of living and learn to stand on their own.
By Lawrence Sprung, CFP®, CEPA®
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Wills vs Trusts: How to Decide What's Right for Your FamilyDoes your estate plan need a will, a trust or both? Understanding how these tools work, and what your family needs, will help you make the right choice.
By Shelby Anderson, J.D., CEPA®
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Inheriting Investments: Why Stocks Can Wreck Estate PlansWithout explicit instructions for stocks in your estate plan, your heirs may end up selling everything for simplicity or because they're mired in conflict.
By Howard A. Enders
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How Playing Dead Can Maximize Your Investment Returns (Seriously)Don't ignore the markets entirely, but don't let your emotions control decisions based on headlines and volatility. Here's what to do instead.
By Andrew Rosen, CFP®, CEP
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5 Retirement Savings Strategies Beyond Your 401(k) MatchFrom HSAs to backdoor Roths and even taxable brokerage accounts, there are plenty of ways to boost retirement savings once you've hit your full 401(k) match.
By Michael Pappis, CFP®
