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Financial Planning & Investing

Growth vs value stocks: Which is better for your portfolio?

I bonds: The inflation-protected asset you should know about

Compensation at work: Employee stock options

ESG investing: Off the sidelines and into the mainstream

Addressing the gap in financial literacy among women

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Home & Mortgage

The pros and cons of a reverse mortgage

Which home improvements add the most value?

Has the window closed to refinance my mortgage?

Buying & Selling

Understanding potential capital gains tax on real estate in a hot market

Rental & Vacation

Buying real estate with an IRA

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Insurance

How to buy life insurance and what to avoid

Other Insurance Needs

Types of insurance policies

Is Long-Term Care insurance worth it?

When to buy Long-Term Care insurance

Other Insurance Needs

Disability insurance benefits can help protect your top financial asset

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Life Events

College Planning

When plans change: What to do with unused 529 funds

Choosing the right business structure

College Planning

Are 529 contributions tax deductible?

The Great Resignation: Should I quit my job?

What to do with your 401k after leaving your job

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Market Insights

Financial markets news: 2022 midyear review

Did you sell your home in 2021? Here’s how your home sale might affect your taxes.

Everyday Wealth

Q&A: Soledad O’Brien Opens Up About Caregiving for Her Parents

Putting inflation and the markets into perspective

How to prepare for a bear market

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Retirement & Estate Planning

Retirement Planning

Should I consider a phased retirement?

Estate planning for business owners

Retirement Planning

What you need to know about Social Security benefits for a divorced spouse

What is the best way to pass on an inheritance?

Understanding Retirement Plans

Saving for retirement with a SEP IRA

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Tax & Finance

Tax Planning & Advisors

Determining your tax filing status after the death of a spouse

The benefits of tax-loss harvesting

Behavioral finance: Keeping emotions separate from investing

Lending money to family or friends

Tax Planning & Advisors

8 tips for choosing a tax preparer

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