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How Much Money Is Needed for Health Care If You Retire Early?
How Much Money Is Needed for Health Care If You Retire Early?

Unrealistic expectations about the cost of health care can ruin an otherwise good plan for early retirement. Here are points to consider.

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David K. MacLeod, CFP®, CFAMarch 13, 2019
Why Ken Fisher Hates Annuities
Why Ken Fisher Hates Annuities

Ken Fisher hates annuities, and we don’t like them either. Here’s why.

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Carl Lachman, MBA, CFP®March 8, 2019
What Happens When a Loved One Dies Without a Last Will and Testament in California?
What Happens When a Loved One Dies Without a Last Will and Testament in California?

When a loved one dies without a last will and testament in California, the state’s intestate laws take effect. Proper estate planning can help prevent this.

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Aimee Calderon, CFP®February 27, 2019
What Is the Best Age to Retire?
What Is the Best Age to Retire?

If you’re trying to figure out the best age to retire, you have a couple of questions you should ask yourself.

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Travis McShane, CFP®, CFAFebruary 20, 2019
What Are Qualified Expenses for a 529 Plan?
What Are Qualified Expenses for a 529 Plan?

You can use a 529 college savings plan for so-called “qualified higher education expenses.” We break down what those expenses are.

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Russell W. Hall, CFP®, CPWA®February 13, 2019
Best Ways for Parents to Pay for College
Best Ways for Parents to Pay for College

College is expensive and getting more so. Here are ways parents can make college tuition more manageable.

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David K. Little, CFP®, CFAFebruary 6, 2019
Super Bowl 53 and the Legend of Justin “Don’t Tell My Wife” Kerrigan
Super Bowl 53 and the Legend of Justin “Don’t Tell My Wife” Kerrigan

It’s understandable that fans end up overspending for the Super Bowl. But what’s the opportunity cost? We look at the numbers.

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Eclectic AssociatesJanuary 31, 2019
2019 Key Tax Numbers for Individuals
2019 Key Tax Numbers for Individuals

Here are key federal tax numbers you should know for filing tax returns in 2019.

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David K. MacLeod, CFP®, CFAJanuary 30, 2019
Should You Change Financial Advisors When You Retire?
Should You Change Financial Advisors When You Retire?

Retirement brings new—and often complicated—personal finance decisions. You may be wondering if it is time to change financial advisors. Here are some considerations.

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Eclectic AssociatesJanuary 23, 2019
How Biases Affect Investor Behavior
How Biases Affect Investor Behavior

As humans, we are wired to our investing disadvantage. We retain all the behavioral biases we had in junior high, and they cause us to be poor investors.

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Carl Lachman, MBA, CFP®January 16, 2019
How to Financially Prepare Your Spouse for Your Death
How to Financially Prepare Your Spouse for Your Death

When someone is facing their own death, making sure their spouse is prepared financially can help ease the transition.

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Aimee Calderon, CFP®January 9, 2019
2019 Financial New Year’s Resolutions
2019 Financial New Year’s Resolutions

Here are financial New Year’s resolutions that you can get started on to help build peace of mind about your money.

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Travis McShane, CFP®, CFAJanuary 2, 2019
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