Retirement planning
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Did you think a will, a trust and power of attorney were enough? Add this one more thing to your estate plan.
Recently, when a family member died unexpectedly, I saw financial chaos up close and personal: his wife couldn’t access some…
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One Social Security fix that should be on the table
If politicians are serious about wanting to rescue Social Security, they should put a wealth tax on the table. A…
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Is that rental house for real? How to spot a scam when booking a vacation.
When traveling, instead of booking a hotel, retirees sometimes turn to short-term vacation rental online sites and platforms. In the process,…
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‘I would feel guilty charging her $600’: One of my two roommates moved out, and my girlfriend is moving in. Should I charge her the same rent?
I asked my girlfriend to move in with me and am having a moral personal dilemma when it comes to…
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‘Staying the course is the play,’ advisor says. 4 tips to help weather market volatility
Recent bank woes and rising interest rates have prompted higher levels of economic uncertainty. When it comes to the markets,…
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Biden used first veto to save a 401(k) investment rule. Here’s what it does
Photographer: Samuel Corum/Bloomberg via Getty Images Biden veto preserves Labor Department’s ESG rule Biden’s veto on Monday preserves his administration’s…
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Making last-minute IRA contributions might cost you a ‘procrastination penalty’
It’s logical to assume that making a contribution to an IRA account means you’re automatically investing for the future. But…
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3 keys to financial success
I am fortunate to have the opportunity to regularly speak to college students who seem eager to secure their financial…
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After an 8.7% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2023, next year’s increase may not be as large
Pascal Broze | Onoky | Getty Images An 8.7% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2023 means beneficiaries received on average…
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Beyond ‘Where’s the beef?’–older people are powerful consumers, ignore them at your peril
Stephanie O’Dell was working as a fashion stylist about six years ago when she saw a huge void in advertising…
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