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(Mark Blank) While the majority of stock market participants are painfully focused on the short term, investors who have ignored the noise and owned big companies like costco or Starbucks For decades it has enjoyed life-changing returns. The chart below might make owning these two stocks seem like a no-brainer, but there have been plenty … Read more

(Chuck Salita) It’s true that 401(k)s can be excellent places to start investing for your retirement. In fact, if you get a match in your contribution, Investing to maximize this match is the first investment you must make. However, once you get past that match, there are often good reasons to choose a different approach … Read more

(Kylie Hagen) Your monthly Social Security check of $4,194 can help you fund a very comfortable retirement, especially if you have personal savings as well. But few people were able to achieve this. If you’re up to the challenge, here are the three steps you should take to secure your maximum Social Security benefits. First … Read more

(Kylie Hagen) Social Security is a cornerstone of most Americans’ retirement plans, yet many people remain confused about how it works. A potentially dangerous misconception is that your Social Security checks increase once you reach your full retirement age (FRA). This may happen to some people, but it’s not something every older person should expect. … Read more

(Adam Levy) There is a concept in retirement planning called tax diversification. The idea is that by contributing to several tax lien accounts, you can have better control over your taxes today and in retirement. There are many different retirement accounts you may be able to use, and each has its own unique tax treatments … Read more