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Should You Still Wait Until 70 to Claim Social Security?
Delaying Social Security until age 70 will increase your benefits. But with shortages ahead, and talk of cuts, is there a case for claiming sooner?
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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Retirement Planning for Couples: How to Plan to Be So Happy Together
Planning for retirement as a couple is a team sport that takes open communication, thoughtful planning and a solid financial strategy.
By Andrew Rosen, CFP®, CEP Published
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Market Turmoil: What History Tells Us About Current Volatility
This up-and-down uncertainty is nerve-racking, but a look back at previous downturns shows that the markets are resilient. Here's how to ride out the turmoil.
By Michael Aloi, CFP® Published
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Surge to Close a Volatile Week
It was another day with a week's worth of both news and price action, but it ended on a strongly positive note.
By David Dittman Published
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Which Stocks Stayed Green as the Market Plummeted?
Only a handful of S&P 500 stocks managed to generate gains during the market's historic four-day plunge.
By Dan Burrows Published
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Kiplinger Energy Outlook: Gas Prices Coming Down Amid Trade War
Economic Forecasts Fears of a global economic slowdown have weighed on crude oil prices. Drivers can expect cheaper fill-ups.
By Jim Patterson Last updated
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Home Insurance: How to Cut Costs Without Losing Coverage
Natural disasters are causing home insurance premiums to soar, but don't risk dropping your coverage completely when there are ways to keep costs down.
By Jared Elson, Investment Adviser Published
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Markets Roller Coaster: Resist the Urge to Make Big Changes
You could do more harm than good if you react emotionally to volatility. Instead, consider tax-loss harvesting, Roth conversions and how to plan for next time.
By Frank J. Legan Published
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Why Homeowners Insurance Has Gotten So Very Expensive
The home insurance industry is seeing more frequent and bigger claims because of weather, wildfires and other natural disasters.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS Published