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What Is Wealth? Shifting Values Change What It Means to Many
We consider ourselves ‘wealthy’ when we have an abundance of what we value, but what many of us value is changing with the times.
By Jennifer Wines, JD, CPWA® • Published
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Costs of Hearing Loss Are Both Financial and Personal
Employees with hearing loss experience isolation and have worse career outcomes, but stigmas keep them from seeking assistance. What can companies and individuals do?
By Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert • Published
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Here’s a Way to Save Social Security and Defer RMDs
People who don’t need Social Security benefits could opt out of receiving them in exchange for not being forced to take required minimum distributions.
By Chris Heerlein, Investment Adviser Representative • Published
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2023 Could Be the Year to Welcome Back the 60/40 Portfolio
Bond yields are the highest they’ve been in 15 years, and stocks appear less expensive than before. The odds are now in favor of the balanced portfolio.
By Mel Casey, CFA®, CAIA • Published
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How to Spot a Drama Addict at Work (and What to Do About It)
We’ve all known coworkers who seem to live for ramping up the angst. How should small-business owners, managers and officemates deal with them?
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. • Published
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Are You Confident About Your Retirement Prospects?
If you said no, you’re not alone. Lack of financial literacy and feeling like they’re running out of time undermine Americans’ retirement confidence. What can we do?
By Brad Hearn • Published
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To Defer Capital Gains Taxes, Consider a 721 Exchange
This less-used tool in real estate investing might serve you better than the more popular 1031 exchange, depending on your circumstances.
By Edward E. Fernandez • Published
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I Love You, But Your ‘I Love You Will’ Needs to Go
An ‘I Love You Will’ works great as long as everything goes as planned, but there are three reasons that kind of will may not love you back.
By Allison L. Lee, Esq. • Published
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What Are Fixed Index Annuities, and How Do They Work?
The best part about fixed index annuities: protection from downside risk. And the closer you get to retirement, the more you want protection if the markets have another bad year.
By Tim Schultz, NSSA® • Published