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Learn the story behind the extreme volatility of “meme” stocks promoted through social media, including the risk for individual investors.
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IRS cost-of-living adjustments affect retirement plan contribution limits and certain tax considerations. Explore these 2021 adjustments.
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This article explains which taxpayers are eligible for the home office deduction and describes the two methods used to calculate it.
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This article discusses various tax issues stemming from the two tax relief bills passed in 2020 in response to the pandemic and how they may affect you.
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This article offers a strategy that may help address sequence risk — the danger of poor investment performance at the outset of retirement.
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Financial opportunities and potential pitfalls can appear at any time. Here are common money mistakes to avoid at various stages of life.
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The Fed now seeks to control inflation through the benchmark federal funds rate. Find out what this means for investors and consumers.
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Discover how a living will and durable powers of attorney for health care and finances can help ensure your wishes are carried out.
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Read how small businesses use software services to help streamline operations, understand customers, optimize websites, and find new markets.
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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.
