How Does The Stair-Step Stock Approach Work And When Should You Use It?
The key to this investment strategy is that it provides investors with a bit of time to assess their picks. This, in turn, allows them to make adjustments.
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Why The 'Age In Bonds' Rule Can Set Yourself Up For Retirement Success
Vanguard Group founder John Bogle believed that a diversified portfolio should include bonds, and he had an age-based formula for their allocation.
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Unexpected Musical Instruments That Are Worth A Ton Of Money
Musical instruments are invaluable to the person who plays them. Still, they can become collector's items and prove a savvy investment for the future.
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What Has To Happen For Dogecoin To Hit $1?
The ticker symbol that dogecoin trades under is DOGE, which might help to explain the memecoin's postelection surge. Dogecoin launched on December 6, 2013.
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Don't Fall Victim To The Alarming Bitcoin ATM Scam Going Around
Per Coin ATM Radar, there are little over 31,500 bitcoin ATM machines in the country. Unfortunately, the machines are now on the scammers' radar, too.
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Fact Check: Can You Use Employer 401(k) Matching To Pay Off A Student Loan?
This new IRS guidance for 401(k) matching is the result of the SECURE 2.0 Act. It applies to retirement plan years beginning after December 31, 2023.
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Take Note: This Widely Used Money Method Could Be Crippling Your Finances
For many, there may come a time when you realize you need help managing your finances. This said, you'll want to ensure the advice is worth it, too.
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What Is The 'Bucket Strategy' And How Can It Affect Your Retirement Plans?
This retirement strategy is one way to manage retirement income by way of "buckets" that correspond to short-, medium-, and long-term financial goals.
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3 Reasons To Break The Rules And And Take Out A 401(k) Loan
Yes, you can borrow from a 401(k). Though there can be drawbacks, a 401(k) loan is often a better financial option, as you'll be paying yourself back.
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When Is The Right Time To Invest In A Spousal IRA?
The spousal IRA (aka Kay Bailey Hutchison Spousal IRA) is a retirement account not everyone may be aware of, but which every married couple should be.
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CFP Explains The Dangers Of Too Much Diversification In Your Portfolio
We asked CFP Shinobu Hindert if over-diversification was possible. She explained how to get the right mix for your portfolio, for your circumstances.
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Retirees Need To Check These Figures Before The End Of 2024
Before the new year, it's a good idea for every person to go through a year-end financial checklist, and especially retirees living on a fixed income.
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You've Been Warned: These 11 Consequential Investment Traps Could Cost You
When it comes to investing, there are myriad ways you can lose money. To avoid these "traps," you need to know what to look for, as Daniel Feininger explains.
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What Happens During A Market Correction (And Can You Get Ahead Of One)?
Volatility in the stock market is nothing new, but market corrections can still catch investors off guard. We asked Lawrence Sprung about the signs.
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How Repaying Student Loans Can Actually Help You With Your Retirement Goals
People paying back their student loans now have another option -- a two-for-one benefit -- that will reduce their debt, while saving for the future.
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Never Do These Things When The Stock Market Is Crashing
When the market crashes, many investors will move to try and minimize losses. However, experts warn against rash decisions and forgetting the fundamentals.
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A Seller Made More Than $100K Selling An Unexpected Commodity On Pawn Stars
Over a decade ago, a seller walked into Gold & Silver Pawn Shop (aka "Pawn Stars") and unloaded 231 pounds of this precious metal, turning a major profit.
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CFP Says To Avoid These Retirement-Planning Mistakes In Your 50s
For those in their 50s, when looking ahead at retirement, Joe F. Schmitz Jr. said that planning is key to "ensure retirement happens on our schedule."
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Nvidia's Top Competitors In 2024 Are No Strangers To Wall Street
Nvidia is a top player in the semiconductor space, but the company is far from alone among high-value public corporations in the space.
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What The Roth IRA 5-Year Rule Stipulates
For anyone who's recently opened a Roth IRA, this rule will apply. Simply circle the calendar and start a countdown to avoid incurring the penalty.
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If You Have This Much Money At 50, You're Set Up For Retirement Success
While there isn't an exact number to aim for by age 50, there are guideposts you can follow to get to a savings goal that's right for you and your income.
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A Nvidia Stock Alternative Billionaire Investors Appear Keen On
As Nvidia nears becoming the world's most valuable company (again), not everyone is buying in. Others are looking elsewhere, at Nvidia's competitors.
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How Does A Rollover IRA Work?
If you're pondering a rollover IRA, know that this applies to people who are leaving their current job where they have a 401(k). If so, you have two options.
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Why Many Consider This Tech Giant The World's 'Most Important Stock'
On June 10, 2024, this company split its stock 10-for-1. As of this writing, it is one of only three companies with a market cap over $3 trillion.
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What Happens To Your Roth IRA When You Die?
Funds in a Roth IRA grow tax-free, and there are no required distributions during the account owner's lifetime; these rules change after death.
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How Does A Self-Directed IRA Work?
A self-directed individual retirement account, or SDIRA, allows for greater portfolio diversification for account owners. However, there are rules.
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When Should You Start Lowering The Price Of Your Home To Sell It Faster?
Browsing real estate listings, you'll notice price reductions aren't uncommon. However, how successful this is depends largely on when you do so.
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