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The Power of Living Within Your Means
Budgeting Budgeting is work, but it allows you to spend your money on what you value most.
By Miriam Cross Last updated
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Five Strategies to Keep Your Heirs From Blowing Their Inheritance
estate planning Preserving family money beyond a few generations isn't an easy task.
By Anne Kates Smith Last updated
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Why You Shouldn't Let Your Credit Cards Sit Unused
Keeping your cards active ensures you build long histories, which factors into your credit score.
By Ella Vincent Last updated
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HSAs Can Reimburse You for Medicare Premiums Paid
Medicare Even if your Medicare premiums are automatically deducted from your Social Security check, you can take tax-free withdrawals from an Health Savings Account to reimburse yourself.
By Kimberly Lankford Last updated
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Reasons to Consider Taking Another Look at Gold
The cycle of excessive borrowing to finance government expenditures, grants and aid of all kinds beyond taxable GDP and productivity might not end well.
By Zain Jaffer Published
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Six Steps to Simplify Your Estate for Your Heirs
A simplified estate strategy will expedite the settlement of your estate after you're gone, lower audit risk, reduce costs and cut your beneficiaries' stress.
By Howard Sharfman Published
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Three Actions to Protect Wealth Transfer Amid Tax Uncertainty
How should families plan to pass on their wealth amid ongoing uncertainty over estate taxes? Even if TCJA provisions are extended, they might still be temporary.
By Brett W. Berg Published
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Business Owners: How to Calculate Your Wealth Gap in Five Minutes
How much would you need from the sale of your business to retire without sacrificing your lifestyle? This simple calculation will give you an idea.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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Social Security Sent Out Billions in Back Payments This Week. Here's Who Qualified and the Average Check Amount
The Social Security Administration started paying retroactive benefits owed this week. Monthly increases will start for most people with their March benefit, which is paid out in April.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Social Security Fairness Act Payments Checklist: Nine Things to Know
This Social Security Fairness Act checklist explains what public sector retirees can expect from SSFA, including when their payments will arrive and how much more money they may receive.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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20 Secrets to Shopping at Costco
Smart Buying Get the most out of your Costco membership by taking advantage of lesser-known perks and hidden deals.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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6 Cybersecurity Stocks to Buy Now
tech stocks With global security spending continuing to rise, these cybersecurity stocks are worth a closer look.
By Tom Taulli Last updated
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How To Convert a Traditional IRA to a Roth After 60
retirement You can convert an IRA to a Roth no matter how old you are. But if the conversion boosts your income, it could have taxing consequences.
By Kimberly Lankford Last updated
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Options Greeks Explained
Options Greeks can be used to measure how an option's price may change over time. Knowing how they work can help you manage your portfolio risk.
By Jared Hoffmann Last updated
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5 of the Best Preferred Stock ETFs for High and Stable Dividends
ETFs The best preferred stock ETFs allow you to reduce your risk by investing in baskets of preferred stocks.
By Kyle Woodley Last updated
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Should You Retire Now or Work Five More Years?
How to decide if an extra five years is worth it.
By Donna Fuscaldo Last updated
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10 Things For Retirees To Know About Buying A Vacation Home
Ten things retirees should know about the implications of buying a second or vacation home.
By David Rodeck Last updated
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What Is Stagflation and How Can Investors Prepare?
Stagflation occurs when economic growth slows and the unemployment rate spikes and can create a challenging environment for investors.
By Coryanne Hicks Last updated
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District of Columbia Tax Guide
State Tax District of Columbia tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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12 Education Tax Credits and Deductions to Know
Education This could be the last year you can claim some popular education tax credits and deductions.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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Best CD Rates — A Risk-Free Way to Save
Savings CDs are a good vehicle to help your money grow. Whether you're saving for short or long-term savings goals, there's a CD solution for you.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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The Best Retail Stocks to Buy and Hold
E-commerce is a growing trend, but most folks still prefer to shop in stores. That makes these dominant retail stocks worth a closer look.
By Louis Navellier Last updated
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Niche Retirement Communities Are Growing — Are They Right for You?
Niche retirement communities, where people come together over shared affinities, are becoming more abundant.
By Eileen Daspin Last updated
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Why Abolishing Florida Property Taxes is Problematic
Property Taxes A bold proposal that aims to eliminate property taxes in the Sunshine State has roused concerns from economists, and rightly so.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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Risk vs Reward Strategies for Investing in Cryptocurrency
Considering investing in cryptocurrency? Approach it with a mindset that balances the thrill of potential rewards with a strong risk-management strategy.
By Stephen Nalley Published
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Six Signs Your Budget or Financial Plan Isn't Working for You
Budgeting is effective only if you're able to make it work for you long term.
By Kiplinger Advisor Collective Published
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The 'Die With Zero' Rule of Retirement
If spending makes you nervous, the 'Die With Zero' rule might be for you. Because you don’t want to be the richest person in the graveyard.
By Jacob Schroeder Published
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10 Ways to Refine Your Financial Plan for a More Secure Future
Significant benefits throughout the rest of the year can be had if you take some time now to revisit your financial plan and adjust accordingly.
By Jennifer T. Stephenson, CPA Published
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The Most Important Number for a Business Owner Considering a Sale
Company owners hoping to sell and stop working won't know whether an offer on their business is good enough unless they know their 'wealth gap.'Evan
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published