Latest articles by Adam Shell
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Roth 401(k) vs. 401(k): Which Is Right for You?
The Roth 401(k) vs. traditional 401(k) decision can mean the difference between higher taxes now or in retirement. It's your choice.
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The Future of Weight-Loss Drugs for Investors
Pharmaceuticals for shedding pounds can drive gains for investors.
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How Does Your Pay Compare to Elon Musk’s?
Elon Musk's multibillion-dollar pay package puts inequality back in the spotlight.
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The Average 401(k) Balance by Age
Knowing how your 401(k) balance compares to your peers could be the catalyst to save more.
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What Is a Living Trust?
A living trust lets you decide how your assets should be managed, both in your lifetime and after you're gone. Do you need one?
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Ways A Government Shutdown Could Disrupt Travel
A look at how a government shutdown could disrupt travel plans, which would have a great impact the longer a shutdown goes on.
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The Gender Gap Threatening Women's Happy Retirement
A new report shows women have significantly less in their 401(k) accounts than men, and what women can do about that.
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How Big a Nest Egg Do Americans Think They’ll Need to Retire?
Northwestern Mutual’s 2023 Planning & Progress Study shows how much money Americans believe they need to retire.
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Best Water Stocks to Buy
Water is a crucial component throughout the economy. These water stocks and ETFs stand to gain.
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Home Down Payments Shrink Amid Affordability Squeeze
Home buyers are putting down smaller down payments as housing costs and interest rates rise.
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Credit Card Balances Hover Near Record Highs
A new report shows that credit card balances are hovering at near-record highs.
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Demand for Vacation Homes Plummets
Between high mortgages and return-to-office plans, there's less interest in vacation homes, a new report says.
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Dividend Stocks Are Paying Off for Income Investors
dividend stocks Investors can weather the storm of a volatile market with dividend-paying stocks.
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Kiplinger ESG 20: ESG Stocks Not Immune From Downturn
ESG After a bullish 2021 for stocks with impressive ESG credentials, a pullback is under way; our ESG picks also stumble.
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Don’t Let a Stock Market Decline Ruin Your Retirement
retirement When portfolio losses hit at the same time as withdrawals, it’s a double whammy. Here’s how to mitigate the risk.
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The Right Dividend Stock Fund for You
Becoming an Investor Dividend stock strategies come in many different flavors. Here's what to look for.
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Alternative Investments for the Rest of Us
Financial Planning These portfolio diversifiers aren't just for the wealthy.
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When Actively Managed Funds Are Worth It
Becoming an Investor For some investment categories, choosing an actively managed fund makes sense.
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Energy Stocks Come Roaring Back
Economic Forecasts A combination of tight supplies, rising demand and continued economic growth is fueling the energy sector.
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Tune Up Your Stock Portfolio for 2022
Becoming an Investor The outperformance of stocks in 2021 might leave you a bit more exposed than you should be. The end of the year is a great time to rebalance.
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The Best Funds to Buy for the Roaring ’20s
Economic Forecasts Stock market boom? Check. Economy on fire? For now. But this century isn't like the last in important ways.
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Make Your Portfolio More Defensive
Becoming an Investor Risk is rising on Wall Street. Make sure you're prepared.
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A Simple Portfolio Is All You Need
Financial Planning It’s possible to build wealth with only a few funds—or even just one.
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6 Beautifully Boring Dividend Stocks
dividend stocks Instead of popular but volatile stocks, owning under-the-radar defensive gems will let you sleep at night.
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