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Value vs. Growth Stocks: Which Category Is Better for Your Portfolio?
Last Updated: March 7, 2024 The common question—and debate—among stock market investors: Is growth investing or value investing better for your portfolio? Whether growth or value outperforms depends solely on the time period evaluated—historically, shorter time periods tend to favor growth in recent years while longer time periods tend to…
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Traditional vs. Roth 401(k): Why You Might Want Both
Last Updated: March 7, 2024 There is one key factor to consider when deciding which type of 401(k) to contribute to: tax implications—both now and later. Retirement planning involves balancing saving now with tax implications in the future. While you may only have one type of 401(k) available via your…
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How to Talk to Your Parents About Their Finances
Last Updated: March 7, 2024 Money can be a taboo topic in some families, especially when it comes to talking to your parents about their finances. But understanding your parents’ financial situation, including long-term care, estate planning, and retirement prep, is important as they age. You want your parents to…
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18 Things You Should Know About 401(k)s
Last Updated: March 7, 2024 Before starting a new job, one of the key questions you’ve likely inquired about is your company’s 401(k) benefits. When you start the job, you’ll probably be handed a packet with the benefits information—and that’s it. You’re often left to your own devices to figure…
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Retirement Accounts Explained
Last Updated: March 7, 2024 Retirement is one of the biggest expenses you’ll have in your life, with one of the longest savings periods of your lifetime, too. Although there are various retirement savings plans available to you, planning for retirement doesn’t have to be overwhelming. U.S. retirement statistics can…
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Key Highlights to Navigating Long-Term Care: What You Should Know
Last updated: 02/29/2024 The thought of long-term care (LTC) can feel a bit dismaying with so many questions to answer. What exactly is long-term care? How do you know if you need it? Do you have to “qualify” for it? Having more insight on this topic can help ease some…
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Delayed Gratification and Its Impact on Your Financial Future
Last updated: 02/29/2024 Some things are worth waiting for—especially when it comes to saving for your future retirement, your chance to spend time doing what you love without the daily 9-to-5 grind of work! Starting to save early and compounding interest are two best friends to your retirement savings, but…
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What Are Capital Gains and Capital Assets?
Last updated: 2/29/2024 Understanding capital gains, losses, and assets are important to your overall financial strategy. Asset appreciation, like from your stocks or real estate, is exciting, especially when you sell for a profit, but don’t forget that Uncle Sam wants his cut, too. What Are Capital Gains and Capital…
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