Latest articles by Eleanor Laise
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5 Funds to Prosper From an Upswing in European Stocks
investing Experts say European stocks look attractive. These five exchange-traded funds can give your portfolio some European exposure.
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Protect Your Data From Cyber Crooks
Scams You can't prevent data breaches, but there are steps you can take to better secure your personal and financial information.
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Retirees, Find Hospitals That Score High
retirement Drill into these five key categories when doing your homework on hospitals.
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Supreme Court Sides with Retirement Savers Over 401(k)s
retirement Workers still need to ask these three key questions to size up the investment choices in their company retirement plans.
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Municipal Bonds Still a Good Buy
investing Look to intermediate-term muni bond funds, which will give you much of the return of longer-term munis with less interest-rate risk.
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4 Secrets to Buying Long-Term-Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Policies are rising in price, while benefits are getting skimpier. Here's how to get the best deal for you.
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Retirement Security In a Single Number
Making Your Money Last Calculating your 'funded ratio' can help you figure out if your nest egg will last as long as you do.
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An Attractive Time to Invest in TIPS
investing Ebbing inflation fears have created an opportunity for investors interested in long-term inflation protection for their portfolios.
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Make Your Retirement Savings Last a Lifetime
Making Your Money Last To boost a nest egg's longevity, advisers and academics are increasingly turning to 'dynamic' drawdown strategies that adapt to changing circumstances.
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Hedge Risks With Overseas Bond Funds
investing International bonds can offer diversification benefits and attractive yields.
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How Obamacare Complicates the Filing of Your 2014 Tax Return
taxes The requirement that individuals obtain health coverage or pay a penalty will be enforced for the first time.
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Find the Right Nursing Home
retirement These five steps will help you pinpoint the facility that will best serve your loved one's needs.
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Boost Returns With Bond Index Funds
investing Index funds' low fees take a smaller bite out of meager yields.
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Retirees, Protect Yourself From Fraudsters
Scams Seniors are a target for financial abuse, but you can take steps to help prevent you or a loved one from becoming a victim.
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Yieldcos: Alternative-Energy Stocks for Dividend Investors
stocks Yieldcos, which operate wind, solar and other power-generation facilities, spin off most of their steady earnings to shareholders.
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The Pros and Cons of Cash Balance Pension Plans
retirement Small business owners can benefit big time. But it's a different story for longtime pension participants.
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Manage Your Health Records Online
retirement An increasing number of digital tools let patients take charge of their medical records.
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Retirees Fare Poorly in Pension Advance Deals
Making Your Money Last Exchanging future pension payments for a lump sum is a costly transaction.
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Alzheimer's Patients Can Craft Care Plans
retirement Advance-planning documents allow seniors facing dementia to spell out their wishes for end-of-life care.
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Be Wary of Advice to Do an IRA Rollover
IRAs Take these four steps to ensure an IRA rollover is the right move for you.
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Find Bond Income In a Dicey Market
savings This year’s rally has left even the most seasoned fixed-income investors scratching their heads—and older investors in a challenging spot.
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Keep an Eye on Finances During a Divorce
Making Your Money Last Six key questions to ask when dissolving a marriage late in life.
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Ease the Way From Work to Retirement
Employee Benefits Phased retirement programs help companies retain experienced workers and let employees scale back working hours to explore other interests.
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Convertible Bonds Can Smooth Volatility
bonds These securities combine bond-like traits with some potential for stock market gains.
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