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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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Five Steps to Answer Your Million-Dollar Retirement Question
Are you saving enough to live comfortably in retirement? Here are the steps you can take now to find out if you're on track or need to adjust your savings.
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How to Use DSTs and 1031 Exchanges for Diversification
This hypothetical case study shows how an investor used Delaware statutory trusts (DSTs) to build a diversified 1031 DST portfolio and avoid a $2M tax bill.
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Tax Season 2025: Seven Key IRS Changes to Know Before You File
Tax Season Tax deductions, tax credit amounts, and some tax laws have changed since you filed your last federal income tax return.
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Who is Required to File a Tax Return?
Tax Filing If you meet certain income requirements, you are required to file a federal tax return this year. You could face penalties if you don't.
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A Bunch of IRS Tax Deductions and Credits You Need to Know
Tax Breaks Lowering your taxable income is the key to paying less to the IRS. Several federal tax credits and deductions can help.
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Shipping Costs at the Post Office Just Went Up
The USPS has raised shipping rates and lowered its 2025 on-time mail delivery targets. Find out how these changes impact your costs and services.
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The 4% Rule Doesn't Mean You Won't Go Broke in Retirement
This rule of thumb on how much retirees can safely withdraw per year could lead some to run dry if stocks hit the skids. Annuities could help cover their bases.
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Market Volatility: Creating an Adaptable Retirement Plan
A successful retirement plan takes advantage of favorable market conditions while safeguarding against downturns. Here's what to consider when building yours.
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What Home Equity Is and Why It's a Valuable Long-Term Investment
Understanding what home equity is and why it's such a valued long-term investment.
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Best Jobs for Retirees
retirement Your career is ending. Now it’s time to consider how to earn extra cash in retirement by doing the work you’ve always wanted to do.
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Best High-Yield ETFs to Buy Now
The best high-yield ETFs show that there's no shortage of ways to balance risk and reward in the quest for better-than-average income.
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Why It's Worth Getting a High-Yield Savings Account Before the Fed Meeting
If you don’t already have a high-yield savings account (HYSA), it’s worth considering before September's Fed meeting.
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Manage an Inheritance Like a Pro in Just Seven Steps
inheritance How you handle an inheritance is key. A bequest could change your life, but don’t quit your day job.
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14 Nasdaq-100 ETFs and Mutual Funds to Buy
ETFs QQQ is the best-known of the ETFs that invest in the popular Nasdaq-100 Index. Several similar funds are at your disposal, too.
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Best 3-Year CDs
Here are the best 3-year CDs with rates well over 3.50%.
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IRS Direct File 2025 Offers A New Way to File Taxes for Free
Tax Filing See if you qualify for this free IRS tax filing program since tax season begins January 27.
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Three CDs to Check Out Before a Fed Rate Cut
Here are three of the best CDs to check out before the Feds could possibly cut rates again.
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Should You Get a Long-Term or Short-Term CD Before the Next Fed Meeting?
Is a long-term or short-term CD better to open before the Fed's next meeting? Here's what you need to know.
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Where to Move Your Money Before the Next Fed Meeting
Take advantage of high savings rates before future Fed cuts could erode savings rates.
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Roth IRA Contribution Limits for 2025
Roth IRAs Roth IRA contribution limits have gone up. Here's what you need to know.
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Want to Lease an EV? The Tax Credit 'Loophole' for That Could Go Away Soon
Tax Credits If you are deciding whether to lease or buy a car, here's what you need to know about the EV lease tax credit.
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Eight Goals to Jump-Start Your Financial Success in 2025
To achieve your financial goals this year, you'll need to start with a clear vision and plan.
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The 80% Rule of Retirement
The 80% rule promises a comfortable lifestyle in retirement. Does it deliver?
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Gen X Could Reinvent Retirement
Can you believe they’re turning 60? The slacker kids are all grown up and could reinvent retirement as we know it.
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Secure Your Retirement Paycheck: The Power of Three Buckets
Putting all of your nest egg in one basket is risky. Try putting it in three buckets for short-term, medium-term and long-term needs instead.
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Five Reasons You Might Hate Your Insurance Company (and Why You Shouldn't)
Stories about insurance companies letting down their customers are easy to come by, but there's another side to many of those stories.
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The Eight Best Places to Retire for Renters
Kiplinger looked at great places to retire in the United States for people planning to rent their living space.
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Good Places to Buy Organic Foods Without Breaking the Bank
Smart Buying Inflation has driven grocery bills up, and for people who want to shop organic, these places can help.
