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What Not to Do When Planning Your Retirement
Committing any of these four common mistakes can set you back in your golden years. Here's how to increase your chances of a successful retirement.
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Best Bond Funds to Buy
Investing for Income The best bond funds provide investors with income and stability – and are worthy additions to any well-balanced portfolio.
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9 Year-End Money Moves to Make Now
Boost your retirement savings, lower your taxes and get the most out of your health insurance.
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Six Ways Trump Could Change Your Retirement
From Social Security to Medicare and beyond, Trump could change your retirement in ways you may not expect.
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The Three Financial Questions Every Retiree Asks (or Should)
Unless you can answer these three important questions, you may be at risk for the biggest retirement worry there is: Running out of money.
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Mega Millions After Taxes: How Much Will the Winner Get?
Lottery Taxes A Mega Millions jackpot winner will take home much less than the advertised jackpot amount, thanks to taxes.
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Best High-Yield ETFs to Buy Now
The best high-yield ETFs show that there's no shortage of ways to balance risk and reward in the quest for better-than-average income.
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Can I Stop Social Security and Restart it Later? Get a Do-Over
Get a Social Security do-over. Learn how to stop and restart Social Security.
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What to Know About CD Ladders, A Flexible Way to Save
Savings One way to keep your earnings on track is to spread out your cash.
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How to Find the Best Jumbo CD Rates
Check out some of the top jumbo CD rates available today.
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Best No-Penalty CD Rates
A no-penalty CD is a type of certificate of deposit that allows individuals to withdraw funds early without a fee. Right now, some of the best ones are offering rates of over 4%.
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Find Out in Five Minutes if You Have Enough to Retire
It's a common question these days: Can I afford to retire? To calculate a ballpark answer, here's a quick and easy exercise.
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Nine Expert Tips for Becoming a Successful Financial Adviser
Be someone your clients can trust and learn to lean on for some of their most personal decisions.
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Financial Topics You Can Safely Discuss at Thanksgiving Dinner
Forget politics! Holidays offer families a valuable opportunity to talk about their shared financial interests.
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Six Missteps to Avoid as You Transition to Retirement
Don't lose sight of your finances when you finally reach retirement. These six classic missteps can chip away at the nest egg you’ve worked so hard to build.
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Why Does One Claim Jack Up My Insurance After Years of No Claims?
Even loyal customers can be hit with an insurance premium hike after a claim, despite going many years without any claims. There's a reason for that.
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What To Know About Black Friday
The biggest shopping event of the year is right around the corner. We'll help get you prepared to go deal-hunting.
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Estate Planning for Millionaires: Teamwork, Trusts and Taxes
Estate planning for millionaires and high-net-worth families is a serious business. Set up your team, paperwork and tax plan to pass down wealth.
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Best Bond ETFs to Buy Now
ETFs The bond market has been a roller coaster in recent years, but investors with a longer-term view should consider these bond ETFs to balance their portfolios.
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Tariffs Could Make Your Holiday Shopping Pricier in 2025
Tax Policy Trump’s tariffs would drive prices of clothes, toys, and furniture higher, according to a new study.
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NYC Congestion Pricing: Ghost Tax or Necessary Fee?
State Taxes Drivers headed to Manhattan’s downtown district will face a new $9 toll in January.
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Why Thoughtful AI Adoption Is the Future of Investment Decision-Making
Taking a proactive approach to AI in investing can lead to more responsible and positive outcomes.
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Five FAQs About 529 College Savings Plans
Thanks to recent policy changes, families have more options for what to do with money sitting in tax-advantaged 529 accounts.
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7 Best Places in the US for Wellness Tourism — Beyond California
California doesn't have a monopoly on wellness tourism. These U.S. retreats offer exercise, relaxation and good food in stunning scenery that might be closer to home.
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How to Apply for Social Security Retirement Benefits
There are two ways to apply for Social Security retirement benefits.
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To Future-Proof Retirement Security, We Need Better Strategies
With retirees living longer and the inequalities that affect women and people of color, the retirement system needs some optimization. Here’s what would help.
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Here's Why We All Win When Charitable Dollars Go to Women
Giving to charities for women and girls not only has a lasting impact on their lives — it also benefits society as a whole. Here’s how to start investing.
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Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts: What You May Not Know
Your choice to set up a revocable vs. irrevocable trust could have a big impact on your heirs.
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What Is a Mutual Fund and Why Should I Invest in One?
Beginner investors might wonder "what is a mutual fund?" Here, we answer that question and look at the pros and cons of investing in one.
