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Secure 2.0 Act Seeks to Boost Retirement Readiness
The SECURE 2.0 Act seeks to help Americans of all ages save and plan for retirement.
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What Is the 4 Percent Rule?
The 4% rule is a common guideline for how to withdraw money from your retirement portfolio — here’s how it works.
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How to Be a Better Investor
Here are six investing principles that may help you become a better investor.
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Navigating Your Social Security Statement
Your personal Social Security statement contains estimates of your retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.
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4 Money Mistakes You Might Be Making
Avoiding these four money mistakes can help you survive, even thrive, in any economy.
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Alternative Investments: The Pros and Cons of Branching Out
Alternative investing involves assets and strategies that go beyond the traditional mix of stocks, bonds, and cash.
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What Is a Financial Wellness Plan?
A financial wellness plan is a strategy that strives to address four key objectives.
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2025-2026 FAFSA Opens December 1
The 2025–2026 FAFSA is set to open on December 1, the second year in a row it’s been delayed beyond October 1.
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How Sequence of Returns Can Affect Your Retirement Savings
Did you know that the sequence in which you earn investment returns can affect how much you end up with?
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3 Factors to Consider When Investing for the Long Term
These three factors will typically drive your long-term investment strategy.
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4 Things To Do in the 4 Years Before College
These four steps can help you go into the college planning process wisely.
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Taking a Financial Inventory
A financial inventory can be done by anyone at any time. It's a good step to getting your financial house in order.
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A Tiered Investment Strategy
Find out how a tiered investment strategy can help balance income and growth objectives.
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Saving for College with a 529 Plan
Find out how a 529 savings plan can help you save for college.
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Handling Market Volatility
These three actions can help you stick to a long-term investing strategy when markets are volatile.
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Digital Deception: Watch Out for Cybercrime
As online commerce and recordkeeping have expanded, so has cybercrime.
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Leaving Your Employer? Don’t Forget Your Retirement Savings Plan
When leaving your employer you’ll need to decide what to do with the money in your retirement savings plan.
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Curious About NFTs? Here's an Introduction
Curious about NFTs? Here an introduction to these unique digital assets.
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ETFs vs. Mutual Funds: What's the Difference?
Do you know the key differences between ETFs and mutual funds?
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Your Retirement Savings Plan Comes with Tax Benefits
Did you know your workplace retirement plan can help you manage your tax bill, both today and in the future?
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Pay Down Loan or Invest
Learn how to analyze whether to pay down a loan or invest extra funds instead.
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The Sandwich Generation: Caught in the Middle
Members of the sandwich generation often face financial and emotional stress — here are four tips to help cope.
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Securities-Based Lending
Securities-based lending allows securities in an investment portfolio to serve as collateral for a loan.
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The Road to Retirement Can Begin at Work
A workplace retirement savings plan offers three key benefits.
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The Cost of Waiting to Invest: Effect on Your Wallet Today
See how much you would need to save each month at ages 25, 35, 45, and 55 to reach $1 million at age 65.
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The Cost of Waiting to Invest: Effect on Your Wallet Tomorrow
Find out how much you could end up with at age 65 by saving a fixed amount at ages 25, 35, 45, and 55.
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Roth IRA Basics
Find out how a Roth IRA can help you build a source of tax-free retirement income.
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Wealth-Building Strategies for HENRYs
Are you a HENRY? Consider these three strategies to help build your wealth.
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What Is Socially Responsible Investing?
Socially responsible investing lets people put their money into companies that align with their personal values.
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Social Security: When Should You Claim Retirement Benefits?
The amount you'll receive in retirement from Social Security can vary depending on the age when you claim benefits.
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Bonds and Bond Mutual Funds 101
Investing in bonds and bond funds can help you pursue financial goals, but consider the risks and rewards first.
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Financial Planning: Helping You See the Big Picture
Financial planning is a process that can help you reach your financial goals by evaluating your whole financial picture.
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Are Your Investment Decisions Influenced by Emotions?
Consider how emotions, such as excitement and fear, can cause you to make counterproductive investment decisions.
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6 Reasons to Work with a Financial Professional
Here are six reasons to work with a financial professional no matter what life stage you’re in.
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Should You Pay Off Debt or Save for Retirement?
Should you pay off debt or save for retirement? That’s a good question. These points may help you decide.
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Social Security 2025 COLA Is the Lowest in Four Years
The Social Security Administration has announced a 2.5% COLA for 2025 – the smallest increase since 2021.
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Staying on Top: 5 Tips for Maintaining a Strong Credit Score
Learn the factors that go into determining your credit score and five tips to maintaining a good score.
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Getting Your Financial House in Order: Examining Your Relationship with Money
Everyone has a relationship with money—what’s yours?
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Getting Your Financial House in Order: Taking Inventory
Understanding your income and assets can help you identify your cash flow and track your net worth over time.
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Getting Your Financial House in Order: Budget and Spending Plans
These two budget strategies can help you plan what you will do with your money.
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3 Potential Benefits of Dollar-Cost Averaging
Dollar-cost averaging is a disciplined investing approach and is one way to ride out market fluctuations.
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Women and Money: Taking Charge of Your Financial Future
On their path to financial security, women often face unique financial obstacles.
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Putting Together the Retirement Income Puzzle
What key pieces will make up your retirement income puzzle?
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The Basics of Social Security Retirement Benefits
How much do you know about your Social Security retirement benefits?
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Stocks and Stock Mutual Funds 101
Investing in stocks and stock funds can help you pursue financial goals, but consider the risks and rewards first.
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Should You Sell When the Market Drops?
The stock market can take investors on a wild ride. Should you consider selling your stocks when the market drops?
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Medical Debt and Your Credit Report: Relief Has Arrived
The way medical debt is reported on credit reports has changed.
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Social Security Announces Big COLA for 2023
The Social Security Administration has announced a big cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2023.
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The Fed's Rate Moves and Inflation
Find out how high the federal funds rate has climbed since last year, and what the Fed is keeping an eye on now.
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Navigating Your Social Security Statement
Your personal Social Security statement contains estimates of your retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.
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Social Security Announces 2024 COLA
The Social Security Administration has announced a modest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2024.
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2024 Federal Income Tax Brackets
Here are the 2024 federal income tax brackets and standard deduction amounts for single and joint filers.
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2024 Federal Income Tax Brackets
Here are the 2024 federal income tax brackets and standard deduction amounts for single and joint filers.
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SPACs in the Spotlight
SPACs aren’t new, but economic challenges created by the pandemic have fueled their resurgence.
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The Social Security Statement Gets a Makeover
The personal Social Security statement has been redesigned to make it easier to understand — see what's changed.
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Leaving Your Employer? Don’t Forget Your Retirement Savings Plan
When leaving your employer you’ll need to decide what to do with the money in your retirement savings plan.
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