Personal Finance & Planning
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Personal Finance & Planning
Retirement Saving and Living
Retirement is an important and often stressful planning, saving, and investing goal. Learn from those who have been through it.


High Incomes and Medicare
Medicare premiums can jump sharply if your retirement income rises above certain levels, but there are steps you can take to prepare and minimize the impact.

The Business of Consulting
If you're ready to leave an employer and strike out on your own as a consultant, it helps to plan ahead, set up a separate business structure, and make sure you're properly insured.

Air Jordans: Diversification
My Jordan sneaker collection is an example of diversification in your portfolio. Explore why that is important.

Roth Options for High Earners
Even if your income is above the limit, here are four ways to contribute to a coveted Roth account.
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Medicare Decisions to Make Now
There's more to enrolling in Medicare than just turning 65. Make these Medicare decisions ahead of time—then celebrate.

Education: 529 Savings Plans
A popular college-savings vehicle is the 529 savings plan, which provides several tax advantages when used for education expenses.

Charitable Donation Basics
Helpful tax tips for your charitable contributions, including stock donations.
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Budgeting for Student Loans
Ready to face the return of student loan repayments? Conquer your budget by tracking expenses, cutting back on non-essentials, and balancing debt payment with retirement savings.

Life Events and Taxes
Life's major milestones can have implications for your taxes. Here are tips to help get ahead of them.

Retiring on a College Campus
Rapidly growing university-based retirement communities offer opportunities for seniors to stimulate their minds, but it's important to understand the upsides and downsides.
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4 Questions Clients Are Asking
Top wealth strategists discuss some of the most pressing concerns they're hearing from clients today.

529s for Multiple Generations
Under the right circumstances, a dynasty 529 college savings plan can fund your family's education for generations to come.

Preserving Family Wealth
Good communication and a clear mission can help cement your family's legacy for generations to come.
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Planning for Long-Term Care
Like other aspects of retirement planning, the prospect you'll need long-term care carries financial implications but also much more. Here's what you need to know.

The Effects of Higher Rates
A look at who benefits and who suffers when the Federal Reserve raises interest rates.

Creating a Special-Needs Trust
For estate owners who have heirs with disabilities, providing financial support is paramount. A special-needs trust can help protect vulnerable family members without affecting government benefits.
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