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Why Investors Should Avoid Overconcentration
A concentrated position in a single stock can happen to investors for many reasons. They may receive company stock as part of their employee compensation
How Women Can Overcome Obstacles to Retirement
Retirement planning requires forethought, discipline, and the juggling of many moving parts. Staying on track to meet financial goals can be tricky for anyone, but
Preparing for Healthcare Costs in Retirement
For many Americans, navigating the maze of health insurance options—from employer-based plans to individual policies—can be dizzying. Much of that changes at 65. That’s when
Lesson from the FIRE Movement
The Financial Independence/Retire Early, or FIRE, movement is an investment practice and lifestyle that focuses on saving aggressively and spending frugally so individuals can move
Keeping Your Financial Accounts Cyber-Secure
Cybercrime is on the rise everywhere. In fact, global losses due to cybercrime climbed from $600 billion in 2018 to $1 trillion in 2020. That’s
4 Tips to Help You Avoid Timing the Market
Sudden ups and downs in the stock market can be hard to ignore. It’s common to get the urge to sell when you see your
Get a Jump Start on Your 2022 Taxes
As you’re finishing up your 2021 tax return, you may be thinking your tax work is done until next spring. But getting a jump-start on
How Diversifying Your Portfolio Can Mitigate Risk
Risk is an inherent part of investing. After all, no one can control the losses or gains of a particular asset, sector, or the market
The Unique Advantages of Health Savings Accounts
hese tax-advantaged savings accounts can help you cover your health care expenses A health savings account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged savings account that allows individuals
5 Tips for Reviewing an Early Retirement Offer
You’ve spent years planning and saving for your retirement. And then, out of the blue, your employer hands you an early retirement offer that could
What Is Inflation—And Why Is Everyone Talking About It?
Climbing commodity prices, ambitious government spending packages due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic crash have resurrected a long-dormant fear: runaway inflation. But
Breaking Down IRAs
Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are a type of tax-advantaged account that can help you boost your retirement savings. The most common IRAs you’ll choose from
Automated Investing vs. Human Guidance
When you’re looking for help managing your investment portfolio, you have a decision to make: Should you work with a financial advisor or a robo-advisor?
Financial Conversation Tips for Couples
Communication about money is often fraught for couples, and bringing the topic up with your partner can be challenging. But discussing financial concerns, goals and
Preparing Teens for Financial Adulthood
Learning how to properly manage money is a crucial life skill that can take years to develop. For teens who may be earning an income
