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    Tue, Jan 30, 2024

    The Surprising Truth About the S&P 500 and the “Magnificent 7” in 2024

    Many investors use the S&P 500 as a shorthand for market performance. But is it an accurate picture of the US stock market overall? Or just a few top massive companies?

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    Tue, Jan 16, 2024

    Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Early or Invest More for Retirement?

    Extra money certainly isn’t the worst problem to have. But when you have a new lump sum, or extra wiggle room in your budget, you’re faced with tough choices – especially if you have a mortgage. Is it smarter to invest your extra cash, or pay down your debt?

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    Tue, Jan 9, 2024

    Could Your Health Savings Account Boost Your Retirement Readiness?

    Most people who have a health savings account, or HSA, use it to save money for medical care. The power of an HSA surprisingly goes way beyond taking care of your physical health – it could be the one of the strongest moves for your financial health, too.

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    Tue, Jan 2, 2024

    2024 Wealth Planning Guide: Your Month-by-Month Checklists

    Financial checklists, deadlines to mark in your calendar, and monthly tasks – this guide is designed to make wealth planning easier in 2024.

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    Tue, Dec 26, 2023

    How Has the Stock Market Performed During Recessions? You Might Be Surprised

    You might be surprised to learn that there’s no clear pattern of whether stocks go up or down in recessions, even though the headlines tell you otherwise. But there IS one virtual certainty. Read on to discover this surprising insight – and what it means to investors like you.

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    Tue, Dec 19, 2023

    9 Smart Money Habits Multi-Millionaires Do Differently

    Contrary to popular belief, most wealthy people don’t become rich from one brilliant money move. Instead, most multi-millionaires build wealth over time through healthy money habits. Affluent Americans often share these 9 habits – and the good news is that people of almost any income level can apply them to their own financial lives.

    6 Sources of Retirement Income

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    6 Sources of Retirement Income

    Many retirement planning guides focus on finances, but we believe a satisfying retirement goes beyond how much money you have saved. It’s also about how you intend to use your savings.