Latest articles by Adam Shell
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How to Find a Financial Adviser for Retirement Planning
Finding the right financial adviser for retirement planning can save you time and money in the long run.
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How to Protect Your 401(k) in a Down Market
Five strategies to safeguard your funds if your 401(k) balance nosedives in a down market.
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Wills Gone Wild: How to Avoid Estate Planning Disasters
These wills gone wild may be extreme examples of poor estate planning, but experts explain how easily a will can go to the dogs.
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Eight 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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Could ESG Funds be Removed from Your 401(k) Plan?
A pilot successfully sued American Airlines for including ESG factors in its 401(k) plan.
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Average Health Care Costs by Age: Can You Afford It?
Expect to pay more as you age. We've got solutions for how to cover these costs, which can exceed $1,000 per month in your 60s.
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What Is a Living Trust?
A living trust lets you decide how your assets should be managed, both in your lifetime and after you're gone. Do you need one?
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Are Investment Fees Putting Your Retirement at Risk?
Sneaky investment fees may delay your retirement by four years if you're not careful. Here's how to spot and rein in those fees.
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Ways A Government Shutdown Could Disrupt Travel
A look at how a government shutdown could disrupt travel plans, which would have a great impact the longer a shutdown goes on.
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Gen X Retirement Is in Trouble: Here's What You Can Do
Even as they approach retirement age, half of Gen Xers have not done any retirement planning.
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Year-End RMDs: Should You Invest, Spend or Donate Them?
Here are 10 ways to use year-end RMDs strategically. The deadline for taking Required Minimum Distributions is December 31. And yes, shopping might be in order.
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The Average IRA Balance by Age
Knowing how your IRA balance compares to your peers could be the nudge you need to save more for retirement.
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The Average 401(k) Balance by Age
Knowing how your 401(k) balance compares to your peers could be the catalyst to save more.
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Average Net Worth by Age: How Do You Measure Up?
Financial advisors discuss the secrets to growing your net worth over time.
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Pension vs 401(k) Plans: Which is Better?
Choosing a pension vs 401(k) plan can be tricky. Here, we provide questions to ask to help guide you in your retirement planning.
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Roth 401(k) vs. 401(k): Which Is Right for You?
The Roth 401(k) vs. traditional 401(k) decision can mean the difference between higher taxes now or in retirement. It's your choice.
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How to Open a 401(k)
Whether you're starting a new job or have never opened a 401(k) account, it's time! Here's how to open an account in five steps.
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You Could Be a 401(k) Millionaire. Here’s How
Joining the ranks of 401(k) millionaires can be withing your sights with these four strategies.
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How to Roll Over a 401(k) Into an IRA
Planning to roll over a 401(k) into an IRA? There are tax and flexibility advantages. But tread carefully.
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Is a 401(k) Worth It? Here Are the Pros and Cons
A 401(k) is worth it for most people, but are you one of them? There are seven pros and four cons to consider.
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401(k) Plans: What You Know Now Could Save You Later
Are 401(k) plans really worth it? Here's how they work and the five advantages of owning a plan. Your older self will thank you for investing in one.
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Five Ways the Election Could Change Your Retirement
From taxes to Social Security and beyond, the election could change your retirement depending on which candidate wins. Who takes the House and Senate also matters.
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Will Your House Flood? We Ask the Experts
There are free, quick tools to check your home's flood risk. We ask experts how reliable they are.
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It's National 401(k) Day: Have You Checked Your 401(k) Balance?
National 401(k) Day is a great opportunity to review and if need be, revamp your 401(k), as well as any other retirement holdings.
