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For years, the “4% rule” helped retirees make their savings last, but now a more aggressive withdrawal strategy might be the new norm.
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This article presents five steps that could help focus and enhance a retirement savings strategy in 2021.
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Did you know there still may be reasons to hold money market mutual funds despite low yields? Read this article to find out more.
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The pandemic has underscored the importance of a well-stocked emergency fund. This article offers tips for building up a cash reserve.
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When deciding whether to gift assets now or transfer them to heirs at death, you need to understand step-up in basis and tax consequences.
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A look at bonus depreciation and Section 179, plus CARES Act changes that may benefit companies that reconfigured spaces for safety reasons.
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This article looks at the “new normal,” its effect on consumer behavior and the retail industry, and what that could mean for the economy.
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Wondering whether you should pay off student loan debt today or save for the future? Here are some considerations to help make the decision.
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If your adult children have returned to your once-empty nest, these tips might help promote a peaceful and productive living situation.
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This article focuses on the potential short- and long-term tax ramifications of a Roth IRA conversion.
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2020 market turbulence underscores the importance of reviewing an investment portfolio. These five steps could help keep it on track.
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Making benefit elections for next year? This article covers three key areas that require careful consideration during open enrollment.
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This article looks at documents that should be kept up to date, including wills, trusts, advance medical directives, and beneficiary forms.
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Small-business owners may need to think on their feet and visualize what a recovery might look like for their operations post COVID-19.
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A shift in the balance of power can strongly affect economic policies. View the presidential candidates’ tax proposals and other monetary policy positions.
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Saving for short-term goals can require a conservative approach. This article explores some guidelines and potential investment vehicles.
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This article discusses how economists identify and measure economic contractions and compares some characteristics of past recessions.
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This article discusses risks involved in developing treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, and why discoveries might not benefit investors.
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This article presents some steps employees can take to get the most out of their employer-sponsored retirement plans.
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Wills and trusts can each help in the distribution of assets at death. This article points out important differences between the two.
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This article explains how an individual disability income insurance policy can help provide income if a disability leaves you unable to work.
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The SECURE Act could make it easier and more affordable for business owners to provide retirement plans and help their employees save for retirement.