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This Is a Smart Reason Not to Save in a 401(k)
New research shows that it may not be best to lean so heavily on a tax-advantaged retirement account. |
26 May, 2016 |
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Why the "Monster" 401(k) Is Wrecking Retirement Security
People are struggling with the 401(k) as their main retirement saving device. Here's what to do about it. |
26 May, 2016 |
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Even the Rich Are Just One Emergency Away From Financial Ruin
Research shows that many people earning more than $100,000 a year have no real safety net. This points out the need for greater saving. |
26 May, 2016 |
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What Will the New Fiduciary Rule Mean for You?
Much has been discussed about the new final fiduciary rule holding all financial advisors who provide retirement investment advice to a "fiduciary standard." Here is the practical impact. |
26 May, 2016 |
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Are You Paying Too Much For Your Retirement Plan Advisor?
This post dives deep into what you should expect from your retirement plan advisor and how they should be compensated. |
26 May, 2016 |
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Positioning for the Coming Capitulation
Many sovereign yield curves (and even corporate bonds in many countries) are negative. This author offers an explanation. |
26 May, 2016 |
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Two Questions That Might Determine Future Success
According to this author, strategic alignments within your operation are critical to business success. |
26 May, 2016 |
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Does the End of the 30-Year Falling Interest Rates Trend Signal End of Free Lunch for Investors?
One of the most reverent trends in the investment world with pervasive consequences has been the 30 year regime of falling interest rates But what happens when falling interest rates and quantitative easing get to the end of the road? |
26 May, 2016 |
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4 Keys to Reaching Your Lifetime Financial Goals
Understanding the state of the market, as well as your wealth, objectives and career trajectory, can help you create a solid plan to maximize returns.
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29 Apr, 2016 |
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5 Things 'The Golden Girls' Can Teach Boomers About Retirement
Whether you're preparing to retire or already there, this popular sitcom can teach you everything you need to know.
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29 Apr, 2016 |
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Here's How Long You Really Have to Keep Old Tax Paperwork
The IRS can generally go back three years to audit your returns. Storing returns electronically can reduce clutter. |
29 Apr, 2016 |
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Coming Soon: The Worst Investing Returns In 30 Years
The author predicts bad news for millennials saving for retirement. |
29 Apr, 2016 |
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How to Max Out Your Social Security Benefits Under the New Rules
A new law has closed down Social Security loopholes. See how you can maximize benefits now. |
29 Apr, 2016 |
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Here's What Happens When You Die Without a Will
What happens to someone's estate if they didn't make their wishes known in writing? The author provides an overview. |
29 Apr, 2016 |
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The 7 Biggest Investment Mistakes Celebrities Make
Celebrities are just like us. They make money and, sometimes, they blow it on bad investments. This author provides insights. |
29 Apr, 2016 |
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Too Poor to Pay for College, Too Rich for Financial Aid
The "middle class" is often caught in the middle when it comes to paying for a college education. |
29 Apr, 2016 |
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$458 billion in Taxes Go Unpaid Every Year
Every year there's an estimated $458 billion 'tax gap' -- taxes that are owed but not paid.That's according to the latest estimate from the IRS based on data from 2008 through 2010. |
29 Apr, 2016 |
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My Wealthy Grandmother Left No Will - How Do We Find Her Stocks and Bonds?
Relatives face a financial paper chase after a beloved relative dies. |
29 Apr, 2016 |
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Even Warren Buffett Is Confused by Negative Interest Rates
Billionaire Warren Buffett may be known as an investment guru, but even he never foresaw negative interest rates, nor does he quite know what they will end up meaning to the global economy and markets. |
29 Apr, 2016 |
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Revolvers Beware: A Good Credit Score Might Not Be Enough for a Mortgage
On June 25, Fannie Mae will be introducing new underwriting policies that will impact how millions of Americans qualify for a mortgage. The most meaningful change is the introduction of "trended credit data" that will punish revolvers and reward transactors. |
29 Apr, 2016 |
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Lost Dream: 90% of Americans Are Worse Off Today Than They Were in the Early 1970s
When it comes to real income adjusted for inflation, the author says Americans are suffering. |
29 Apr, 2016 |
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Is the Metals Market Meltdown Over?
It's been a long hard grind down for the metals markets over the past five years. Now, as commodities prices have rebounded a little, the question becomes, is the worst over? |
29 Apr, 2016 |
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Five Good Reasons to Quit Without Giving Notice
There are times when it may not be best to do the "professional" thing. Read one columnist's opinion. |
29 Apr, 2016 |
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A Long-Term Case for Stocks
Downturns, often nasty ones, come with the territory, but here's why you should stick with stock investments. |
30 Mar, 2016 |
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Why I Dumped My Tax-Free Money-Market Fund-and You Should, Too!
The author presents the curious case for paying taxes in funds. |
30 Mar, 2016 |
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Why April 1 Is a Key Tax Date for Millions of Retirees
If you turned 70½ last year, you must start withdrawals from your retirement plans and IRAs now, or pay steep penalties. |
30 Mar, 2016 |
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The Big Misconception That May Be Sabotaging Your Retirement
Which is more important in preparing for a successful retirement: saving or investing? This author argues one side of the issue. |
30 Mar, 2016 |
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Smart Strategies for Making Your Money Last in Retirement
These simple spending rules can help defend against a bear market. |
30 Mar, 2016 |
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Required Minimum Distributions and Real Estate Are a Tricky Combination
Avoid potential pitfalls for investing in real estate within an IRA. |
30 Mar, 2016 |
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Does it Matter Whether You Receive an Income-Tax Refund?
Are you better off underpaying or overpaying Uncle Sam during the year? Consider all the angles. |
30 Mar, 2016 |
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How to Figure Out How Much Risk to Take With Your Retirement Money
The author provides some tools to evaluate your retirement plan allocations. |
30 Mar, 2016 |
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When It Comes to Saving Money, Millennials Are Killing It
According to a new survey, millennials are saving a bigger chunk of their paychecks than any other age group. |
30 Mar, 2016 |
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What's The Right Repayment Plan for Your Student Loans?
Several factors come into play when choosing the right payment plan for your student loans. Here's what you need to know. |
30 Mar, 2016 |
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Why You Shouldn't Trade on Trump or Make Stock Bets on Bernie
In this election year, long-term investors should not make choices based on particular candidates. |
30 Mar, 2016 |
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The 66/70 Social Security Strategy for Married Couples
The author explores whether a couple should wait to claim Social Security benefits. |
30 Mar, 2016 |
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How Being Busy Makes You Unproductive
This author argues that being busy, often a badge of honor, makes less you productive at your job and in life. |
30 Mar, 2016 |
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5 Ingenious Ways to Stand Out From the Herd
Whether you are looking for a new job, hoping to open the door to new clients, seeking a promotion or looking to hire top talent, you need to stand out and attract the attention of stakeholders. |
30 Mar, 2016 |
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Medicare Advantage Makes It Easier for People to Achieve Their Best Health
Medicare Advantage has become an increasingly important and valuable way for Medicare beneficiaries not just to receive health benefits, but also to improve their health on an affordable basis. |
30 Mar, 2016 |
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What Trump, Clinton and the 2016 Election Mean for Stocks
The author examines the impact of the upcoming election on the stock market. |
25 Feb, 2016 |
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10 Great Colleges That Won't Make You Take Student Loans
Kiplinger's provides a list of topflight schools that don't include loans in their financial aid packages. |
25 Feb, 2016 |
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Is Your Estate Plan Truly Complete?
The author explains the value of leaving a "value legacy" to your heirs. |
25 Feb, 2016 |
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Is Now the Right Time to Invest in Gold?
The author explores the inclusion of gold in a well-diversified portfolio. |
25 Feb, 2016 |
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Can You Build a $1 Million Nest Egg From Scratch at Age 50?
This author shows how to accumulate savings for retirement relatively late in the game. |
25 Feb, 2016 |
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Elderly, Broke and Homeless: The Victims of a $200 Million Psychic Scam
U.S. postal inspectors say that one scam artist is at the center of one of the largest cases of mail fraud in history. |
25 Feb, 2016 |
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Here's How Retirees Can Fine Tune Their Bond-to-Stock Allocation
Although bonds won't make you much money, they can be an essential portfolio component. So, how do you decide the proper allocation? |
25 Feb, 2016 |
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45% of Americans Pay No Federal Income Tax
Roughly half of Americans pay no federal income tax because they have no taxable income, and the other roughly half get enough tax breaks to erase their tax liability. |
25 Feb, 2016 |
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Opinion: This Is Why You Can Expect Another Global Stock Market Meltdown
The author makes a case that a severe market downturn is coming. |
25 Feb, 2016 |
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What Negative Interest Rates Mean For Savers & Investors
Citizens in Europe and Japan face a real possibility of facing negative rates at their bank branches, as central banks in nine large countries have now set key rates below zero. What does it mean to you? |
25 Feb, 2016 |
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11-Step Guide To IRA Distributions
This article explains the optimal approach for taking IRA distributions. Taxes are major factor. |
25 Feb, 2016 |
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Protect Your Wealth With Companies That Pay Trillions In Dividends
In volatile stock markets, identifying companies around the world that pay good dividends to shareholders becomes even more important. Here are some insights into this strategy. |
25 Feb, 2016 |
