Financial Planning


You, Your Parents, and Your Grandma All Live Together. How to Make It Work.

Multigenerational living is on the rise in the U.S. There are things you can do in advance to avoid conflicts.

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Trump Accounts May Give New Parents Free Money. There’s More Than One Catch.

The proposed accounts will compete with a plethora of savings vehicles that can offer better tax advantages and more flexibility.

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Rich Families Are Moving Away From Public Stocks

They are shifting more assets directly into private companies, and are showing increased interest in cryptocurrencies and real estate, BNY Wealth says

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Nearly Two-Thirds of Americans Made Financial Decisions They Regret Based on Bad Online Info

A new survey from the CFP Board highlights the double-edged sword of ubiquitous online financial advice from dubious sources.

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The Job Market for New Grads Is Lousy. How to Help Your Kid Without Ruining Your Retirement.

Set a budget and make sure you’re not risking your own financial security later in life.

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Vanguard Expands Active Bond ETF Lineup. Here’s What to Know.

The asset manager has been leaning into active management in fixed income to meet shifting investor and advisor demand.

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Safe as Houses? Young Investors Trust Stocks and Bonds Over Bricks and Mortar.

Millennial and Gen-Z Americans are focused on building their wealth in the stock market.

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Charles Schwab to Cut Costs for Some Fund Investors. What to Know.

Lower fees may help Schwab attract more investors for its exchange-traded funds and mutual funds.

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A Health Crisis Cost You a Bundle. How to Claw It Back.

Many taxpayers miss a deduction that could ease the financial pain of hefty medical bills.

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Politics-Based Investing Sounds Smart. But These Strategies Work Better.

Investors should pay attention to where the government is spending our tax dollars, but that doesn’t mean chasing returns based on political movements.

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Investment Pros: Here’s How We’re Navigating Trump 2.0

Investment advisors weigh in with the market moves they are making in the trade-war era.

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Your Portfolio May Need Some International Flair. Here’s How to Add It.

Global diversification is working this year and could continue to do so for years to come.

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More People Have Multiple Jobs. Here’s Advice for Them From Money Pros.

At least half of all Gen Z and millennial earners have a side hustle, and many claim several income streams, according to research.

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Why Charles Schwab Is Taking a Slow-Go Approach to Alternative Investments

Schwab recently launched an alternative investment offering for retail investors—but the company set a high bar to participate.

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The World’s Rich Are Getting Even Richer. Here’s What They Buy.

The ultrarich were the fastest-growing segment of the world’s wealthiest, according to an annual report from Capgemini.

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A Roth 401(k) Is a Smart Idea for Most People. Here’s Why.

By paying taxes now instead of in the future, you are putting aside more money for retirement.

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You Sold at a Loss. How to Cut Your Tax Bill and Help Others.

Market drops allow you to combine tax-efficient selling in your portfolio and charitable giving.

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Retirees: Tune Out the Noise When Filing for Social Security

Government staffing cuts aren’t a good reason to claim early. What to know so you don’t shortchange your retirement.

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Why RIA Leaders Shouldn’t Overlook ESOPs as a Succession Strategy

Employee stock ownership plans let business owners take their chips off the table while staying deeply involved in their firms.

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How Financial Advisors Help Clients Make Big Moves, Prep Their Kids for Success, and More

Financial advisors weigh in on a range of topics, including how one integrated musical pursuits into his practice and why another changed custodians.

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Why a New Generation of Financial Advisors Is Seeking Out Pro Bono Work

Financial professionals share ideas on how and where to serve their communities and they take on volunteer projects.

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Young Investors Have Time on Their Side. Portfolio Tweaks for This Roll-Coaster Market.

The trick is balancing saving for near-term goals like buying a home and long-term goals like retirement.

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Roth IRA Conversions Can Save You Tons on Taxes. The Bigger the Better.

Planning experts say Roth conversions are one of the best tactics for boosting spending power in retirement, and more people should be using them.

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Estate Planning Is Tricky. How Volatility Can Actually Help.

Battered share prices often allow you to pass more money to heirs without paying estate taxes.

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What These Financial Advisors Learned From Military Service and How They Give Back on Memorial Day

To mark this national holiday, wealth management professionals share insights they gained during their years of service and how they are helping military families today.

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