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This Wildly Popular Investment Has Two Costly Flaws

July 30, 2018

More popular than ever, target-date fund assets surpassed the $1 trillion mark last year. You could, however, jeopardize your retirement savings if you invest in them blindly. FOR WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

How To Know If You Need A Financial Advisor

July 23, 2018

With robo-advisers and financial blogs, is there a need to hire a human for help with your money? Most experts agree, yes. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE TO LEARN WHEN

3 Reasons IRAs Have Edge Over 401(k)s When It’s Time To Tap Your Nest Egg

July 16, 2018

A flood of retirement savings dollars moving from employer-sponsored plans suggests that retirees or workers nearing the end of their careers favor IRAs when it's time to tap the cash they've amassed. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Ten Steps To Writing A Will

June 25, 2018

If you've been procrastinating on completing the task of writing your will, here's your chance to cross it off your list. Get started and complete these 10 simple steps. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

New Tax Laws Could Prompt Mass Exodus From High-Tax States, Real Estate Experts Say

June 11, 2018

It’s still too early to measure the full impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that went into effect on Jan. 1, but some real estate professionals are noticing what could signal a mass exodus to low-tax states. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

13 Times You Should Never, Ever Pay Cash

June 4, 2018

There are plenty of reasons why credit can be better than greenbacks. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR TIMES WHEN CASH IS NOT KING

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