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What Is an IPO?
investing Buzz around the IPO calendar is almost constant these days, with several high-profile companies filing to go public. What is an IPO and how do investors evaluate them?
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Seven Common Tax Preparation Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Don't let the dark cloud of tax time hang over your head this year.
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What Retirees Need to Know About Taxes
Take steps to avoid a surprise tax bill and underpayment penalties.
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My Husband Is Terrible With Money. I Worry He'll Quickly Spend Our $1.3 Million Nest Egg. We are 62, But How can I Ever Retire?
We asked expert financial advisers and therapists to weigh in.
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Roth Conversion in a Down Market: Is it Right For You?
Facing a future tax hit on your retirement savings? A Roth conversion may be a way to lower the taxes you owe.
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Tax Advantages of Oil and Gas Investments: What You Need to Know
Tax incentives allow for deductions and potential tax-free earnings — benefits accessible only to accredited investors in small producer projects.
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Charitable Contributions: Five Frequently Asked Questions
Make the most of your good intentions by understanding the ins and outs of charitable giving. A good starting point is knowing what's deductible and what isn't.
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Financial Leverage, Part Two: Don't Say We Didn't Warn You
A lesson in how highly leveraged investments can benefit the first movers and crush the next round of buyers.
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Taxes in Retirement: What ESOP Participants Need to Know
Most Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP) participants transfer company stock to an IRA starting around age 55, so taxes on that money have been deferred.
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What Is an IRA and Which Type is Best for You?
An Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is a tax-advantaged savings account to help you boost your nest egg. Learn which type of IRA is best for you.
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The Average Social Security Check by Age
Compare your average Social Security check to others of your age, and plan for the future.
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What Is a P/E Ratio and How Do I Use It in Investing?
The price-to-earnings ratio, or P/E ratio, is a tool you can use to measure whether you're getting a good deal on a stock. Here's how it works.
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10 Strategies to Consider When Retiring During a Volatile Market
If you're retiring when the stock market is volatile, there are strategies to follow to be more in control.
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IRA Rules at a Glance: Contribution Limits, Income Limits and Rollover Options
Here are IRA contribution limits, income limits and rollover rules for Roth, traditional, SIMPLE and SEP IRAs at a glance.
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Six Tax Breaks That Get Better With Age
Tax Breaks Depending on your age, several tax credits, deductions, and amounts change — sometimes for the better.
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The Best Vanguard ETFs to Buy
The best Vanguard ETFs all feature rock-bottom fees, large asset bases and long trading histories. Here are a few of our favorites.
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Ten Tax-Friendly States for Retirees
Retirement Tax If you’re looking for the best place to retire, you may want to consider one of these most tax-friendly states for retirees.
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States With the Lowest Property Tax
Property Taxes Homeowners in these states received some of the lowest property tax bills in the U.S. How does yours compare?
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The Best Places to Retire in New England
places to live Thinking about a move to New England for retirement? Here are the best places to land for quality of life, affordability and other criteria.
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11 of the Best Places to Live in California
There's a little something for everyone and every kind of lifestyle in these places in California.
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The Best Gold ETFs With Low Costs
gold These gold ETFs offer investors multiple low-cost ways to play the metal, from direct exposure to stock-related angles.
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Why You May Need a Medallion Stamp
Transferring securities from one account to another often requires this extra step.
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How Dividend Reinvestments Work for Retirement
Want your retirement investments to keep growing? Here's what you should know about dividend reinvestment.
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Would You Benefit From Investing in Cryptocurrency?
Understanding the complexity of adding digital currency to your investments is critical, especially since drastic price changes can happen very quickly.
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Why Company Stock May Be Riskier Than Employees Realize
Stock compensation has its perks, but employees must be realistic (and unemotional) about their investments' prospects. Sometimes strategic sales are smart.
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Can You Be Fired for Going to Work When You're Contagious?
What's an employer to do when an employee shows up at the office with a cold or the flu and spreads germs to co-workers?
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Nine Things to Keep in a Home Safe
Put these valuables in a home safe, not a bank safety deposit box (or under a mattress). You'll be glad you did.
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Retirement Savings on Track? See How Much You Should Have in Your Mid-50s and Early 60s
JPMorgan’s guide can help older Gen Xers determine whether they have saved enough for a retirement pegged to their income level.
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The Pros and Cons of Fixed-Rate Loans
real estate Consider these pluses and minuses before jumping into a loan you'll be paying for the next 15 to 30 years.
