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This Stock Market Risk Could Shrink Your Retirement Nest Egg
This little-known risk of a down market can cause lasting damage to your portfolio.
By Adam Shell Published
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How Building Liquidity Into Your Retirement Plan Can Pay Off
To succeed in investing for retirement, you need time and discipline — liquidity can give you both.
By Samantha Compton, IAR Published
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Striking Oil in Opportunity Zones: Now Might Be the Best Time to Invest
You could unlock hidden wealth in QOZs with strategic oil and gas investments, potentially combining tax advantages with long-term growth in an essential industry.
By Daniel Goodwin Published
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The Social Security Fairness Act May Change How You Pay Medicare Premiums
If you receive an upward adjustment to your monthly Social Security benefits due to the SSFA, how you pay your Medicare premiums might change.
By Donna LeValley Published
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Why You Should Have Defensive Stocks in Your Portfolio
Defensive stocks are worthy additions to any well-rounded portfolio, providing investors with stability in an uncertain market. Here's how they do it.
By Mark R. Hake, CFA Last updated
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What's My Social Security Full Retirement Age?
Social Security The year you were born determines when you become eligible for your Social Security full retirement age benefit (FRA). Use our calculator to determine your FRA.
By Jackie Stewart Last updated
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Estate Planning for Singles: 10 Things You Should Know
Here's how to navigate estate planning as a single person.
By David Rodeck Last updated
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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts — April 2025
A high-yield savings account can help you earn a rate outpacing inflation while giving you access to your cash when you need it. See our top choices.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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10 Things to Know About Estate Planning
Estate planning is all about taking charge of your legacy.
By David Rodeck Last updated
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Home Office Tax Deduction: Work-from-Home Write-Offs
Tax Breaks Can you claim the home office tax deduction this year?
By Rocky Mengle Last updated
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States Sending 'Stimulus' Checks in 2025
Rebate Checks Some people are receiving one-time state rebate checks. Is your state sending money?
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Why Losing Your Job Could Be the Best Opportunity to Plan Your Future
Amid this uncertainty lies an opportunity for strategic reassessment and personal growth.
By Mario Hernandez Published
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Can a New Manager Cure Vanguard Health Care Fund?
Vanguard Health Care Fund has assets of $40.5 billion but has been ailing in recent years. With a new manager in charge, what's the prognosis?
By Nellie S. Huang Published
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Retirement Savings On Track? How Much Should You Have Between 61 and 65
JPMorgan’s guide can help baby boomers determine whether they have saved enough for a retirement pegged to their income level.
By Donna Fuscaldo Published
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Family Caregivers Need Help. These Are the Policies They Say Would Make the Biggest Difference
There are millions of people across the country caring for elderly or disabled family members. New research shows the key changes that would improve their lives and the lives of those they care for.
By Christy Bieber Published
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Empower Review: Is This Financial Hub Right for You?
Empower offers you a way to see all your financial accounts and set savings goals in one digital hub.
By Sean Jackson Published
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What You Don't Know About Annuities Can Hurt You
Lack of awareness leads many to overlook these potent financial tools, and with the possibility of running out of money in retirement, that could really hurt.
By Ken Nuss Published
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Three Keys to Logical Investing When Markets Are Volatile
Focusing on these market fundamentals can help investors stay grounded rather than being swayed by emotion or market hysteria.
By Dennis D. Coughlin, CFP, AIF Published
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Yes, the Markets Are Spooked, But You Don't Have to Be
It's human nature for investors to freak out in a downturn. But with a little discipline, you can overcome the urge to sell and stay focused on long-term goals.
By Jimmy Lee, IAR Published
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Remembering Bogle: A New Standard for Municipal Investing
Improvements in technology, data, systematic trading and risk analytics have led to more successful municipal indexing.
By Paul Malloy Published
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Spring Home Maintenance Checklist for 2025
real estate Use this 20-point checklist to get your home ready for spring.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein Last updated
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How to Find the Best Jumbo CD Rates
The market is still favorable for savers. And if you have a lot of cash and want to earn a healthy rate of return risk-free, a jumbo CD is a smart choice.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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The Kiplinger 25: Our Favorite No-Load Mutual Funds
The Kiplinger 25 The Kiplinger 25 is a list of our top no-load mutual funds that have proven capable of weathering any storm.
By Nellie S. Huang Last updated
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The Best Health Care ETFs to Buy
ETFs Health care ETFs can provide lower volatility while diversifying across a variety of medical industries.
By Tony Dong, MSc Last updated
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How to Invest in Sports
If it's springtime, Forbes is out with its annual list of baseball franchise values. The billions involved might make you wonder how to invest in sports.
By David Dittman Published
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Social Security Sent Out Billions in Back Payments in March. Here's What You Need to Know
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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How to Organize Your Financial Paperwork for Your Heirs
A guide to organizing your financial paperwork so heirs have any easier time getting affairs in order.
By Ella Vincent Last updated
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Nine Ways Trump Could Impact Your 401(k), Nest Egg and Retirement Readiness
From investment returns to Social Security, Medicare and beyond, Trump could change your retirement in ways you may not expect.
By Adam Shell Last updated
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How to Find the Best European Stocks to Buy
European stocks are cheaper than their U.S. counterparts, and there are plenty of high-quality companies to choose from. Here's how you can find them.
By Coryanne Hicks Last updated