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How to Tell If You’re Ready for a High-Risk/High-Reward Investment
investing Ask yourself this: Can I afford to lose it all? If not, then you have a little work to do first.
By Andrew Rosen, CFP®, CEP Published
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How to Pick the Right Medicare Plans for You
Healthy Living on a Budget As you're signing up for Medicare, you must learn the basics of Medicare Part A, Part B, Part D, medigap plans, Medicare Advantage plans and even doughnut holes. We'll help you sort out the confusion about signing up for Medicare -- and much more.
By Catherine Siskos Published
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How To Buy a Roth IRA When You Make Too Much To Qualify For One
Roth IRAs With their tax-free growth and tax-free withdrawals, Roth IRAs are a great deal — if you qualify. If you don’t, well, there’s still a way to get into the game in a big way.
By Mike Piershale, ChFC Published
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5 All-Too-Common Financial ‘Sins’ … and How to Atone for Them
personal finance Yom Kippur teaches us the value of reflection, and that’s something that all investors and retirement savers could benefit from right now.
By Jonathan I. Shenkman, AIF® Published
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How to Get Property Insurance in High-Risk Areas
home insurance From wildfires to hurricanes and riots, some homes and businesses are more risky than others to insure. If you’re having a hard time finding coverage, a FAIR plan may be for you.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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How to Finance Home Schooling Your Children
family savings Kiplinger.com web editor Andrea Browne Taylor joins the Your Money's Worth podcast for a discussion on the financial pros and cons of homeschooling your children. Also, our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey break down options for your 401(k) if you’re leaving your job.
By Sandra Block Published
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How to Save on a Used Car
cars Kiplinger's resident car guru David Muhlbaum joins host Ryan Ermey on our Your Money's Worth podcast to offer tips on buying a used car. Also, the pair discuss the recent payroll tax cut and our online broker rankings for 2020.
By Ryan Ermey Published
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How to Find the Right Life Insurance Policy for You
life insurance Policygenius.com CEO and co-founder Jennifer Fitzgerald joins our Your Money's Worth podcast to offer advice on choosing a life insurance policy. Also, our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey discuss pandemic-related fees and changes to the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
By Sandra Block Published
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Tricky Divorce Issue: How to Divide 401(k)s, IRAs and Annuities
personal finance The tax implications can make these assets more complicated to split in a divorce settlement.
By Steven Wittenberg, JD, MBA, LLM in Tax Published
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How to Protect Yourself from COVID-related Scams
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How to Handle Money Effectively as a Blended Family
personal finance To tackle the special challenges merging two families into one presents, start by getting naked (financially speaking).
By Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA®, CES™ Published
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How to Build a Bond Portfolio
Becoming an Investor No single bond (or even bond fund) can do it all. We'll help you match your goals with appropriate fixed-income picks.
By Nellie S. Huang Published
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How to Catch a Rock-Bottom Rate
Buying & Leasing a Car Rates on everything from home mortgages to car loans are at record lows. We’ll tell you how to qualify for the best rates.
By Sandra Block Published
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How to Lower Your Required Minimum Distributions
retirement Got a big retirement stash? You’ll want to start planning now so you don’t get hit with a huge tax bill later.
By Sandra Block Published
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How to Create Income for Life
Financial Planning Having a paycheck you can depend on in retirement is more important than ever.
By Sandra Block Published
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How to Manage Your Annuity
annuities If you’ve got an annuity as part of your retirement savings plan, here’s what you need to know.
By Sandra Block Published
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How to Election-Proof Your Retirement
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How to Take Control of Your Future in the New Economy
personal finance Businesses have tightened their belts and found new ways to earn money, and so should you.
By Timothy Barrett, Trust Counsel Published
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How to Hire a Financial Planner You Trust
personal finance CFP Board CEO Kevin Keller joins our Your Money's Worth podcast to offer best practices for hiring a financial planner. Also, our hosts Ryan Ermey and Sandy Block discuss the nationwide coin shortage and the basics of hedging for inflation.
By Sandra Block Published
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How to Avoid a Charity Scam
personal finance Scammers never quit, even when you're trying to be altruistic. But you can avoid getting duped if you do your homework.
By Rivan V. Stinson Published
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Emergency Funds: How to Get Started
Making Your Money Last There’s no one-size-fits-all formula for how much you’ll need.
By Emma Patch Published
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How to Navigate Emergency Funds in Urgent Times
savings COVID-19 has revealed cracks in many people’s financial plans, and emergency funds have never been more important.
By Erin Wood, CFP®, CRPC®, FBSⓇ Published
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How to Save on a Used Car
used cars Tips and techniques that can help you save money when shopping for a used car.
By David Muhlbaum Published
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How to Navigate Returning to the Office in the COVID-19 Era
career planning Askamanager.org's Alison Green joins our Your Money's Worth podcast to discuss the challenges workers face when returning to the office as local economies start to re-open.
By Sandra Block Published
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How to Save Yourself from … Yourself
investing Stock market volatility like we’ve been seeing the past few months can bring out the worst in investors. Keep your head and avoid some potentially serious pitfalls with some lessons from behavioral psychology.
By Jamie Letcher, CRPC® Published
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Making the Switch: How to Transition Your Portfolio from Growth to Income
retirement planning Once you quit earning a paycheck and start living off your savings, what’s your income shortfall going to be? Where is that money going to come from? Anyone nearing retirement needs to have their income ducks in a row.
By Chad V. Cassiani, Attorney and Financial Adviser Published
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How to Fill the Hole in Your Retirement Income
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How to Get Your Money Back
spending Some refund policies have been relaxed during the pandemic, but reimbursement isn’t always automatic.
By Emma Patch Published
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How to Find a Financial Planner You Trust
Financial Planning Use our road map to find an adviser who will truly look out for your best interests.
By Sandra Block Published