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Friday, June 26, 2026

Why sell shares when you can gift them? If you have appreciated stocks in your portfolio, you might want to consider donating those shares to charity rather than selling them. Donating appreciated securities to a tax-qualified charity...

Monday, June 22, 2026

Why earning more doesn’t always mean feeling financially free. Many high earners are surprised to find that a strong income doesn’t always translate into financial freedom. Between rising living costs, debt, family responsibilities,...

Friday, June 12, 2026

What has upswings and downturns, troughs, peaks, and plateaus? Though such terms could easily describe a roller coaster ride, they are also commonly used to describe the business cycle. The business cycle – also known as the economic...

Friday, June 5, 2026

Raising a child is expensive and can cost over a quarter of a million dollars, excluding college. For a child with special needs, that cost can more than triple. If you’re the parent of a child with special needs, it’s vital to ensure...

Friday, May 29, 2026

Retirement can have many meanings. For some, it will be a time to travel and spend time with family members. For others, it will be a time to start a new business or begin a charitable endeavor. Regardless of what approach you intend...

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Friday, May 22, 2026

In 2026, families across the United States will gain access to a new financial tool designed to enhance their children's financial futures: the 530A account, commonly known as "Trump Accounts." This account is specifically crafted for...

Friday, May 1, 2026

When it comes to retirement, women may face unique obstacles that can make saving for retirement more challenging. Given that women typically live longer than men, retirement money for women may need to stretch even further.1 Despite...

Friday, April 24, 2026

First Year of Retirement: What to ExpectThere’s a moment early in retirement that surprises a lot of people.They wake up, and there’s nowhere to be. No commute. No quick check of the inbox before coffee. Just a quiet morning that's all...

Monday, April 6, 2026

Credit and debtUnderstanding the ways credit and debt work for and against you are some of the first steps toward understanding personal finance. While it’s not useful to be scared of credit and debt and avoid it entirely, there are...

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Choices for Your 401(k) at a Former EmployerOne of the common threads of a mobile workforce is that many individuals who leave their jobs are faced with a decision about what to do with their 401(k) account.¹Individuals have four...