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One of the dangers of having written thousands of stories is that it’s easy to forget about some of them – especially if they were 30 years ago. I habitually

By Gerry Czarnecki Most boards have a “give or get” goal for their members. Understanding and executing on the “give” part is pretty simple: Just write a check. Writing that

Maximize the power of your IRA with these suggestions. By Matthew Frankel An IRA can be an excellent way to save money for your retirement, and it can also cut

Here are some smart investments even after you stop punching the time clock. By Dan Caplinger Many retirees believe that once you’ve stopped working, you have to stop investing as

If you use smart ways to pass your wealth to your kids, you can save yourself or them a lot of money in taxes. Here are three savvy strategies. By

529s, Roth IRAs, and Coverdell ESAs are all popular, but their benefits aren’t identical. By Brian Stoffel It’s no secret that the cost of attending college has gone through the

To significantly increase your retirement savings and retirement income, you’ll need to engage in this anxiety-inducing activity. (Hint: We’re not talking about investing in high-risk stocks.) By Todd Campbell Want

Just because the stock market isn’t going anywhere doesn’t mean you can’t make money! By Sean Williams The big discussion on Wall Street almost always seems to revolve around whether

Just because tax season is over doesn’t mean the scammers have called it quits. By Matthew Frankel The tax deadline has passed, and it may seem like now is the

College isn’t getting any cheaper, so the sooner you start saving, the more likely you are to make a dent in your children’s tuition. By Maurie Backman There’s a reason

“Billy, pay attention!” That was your first listening lesson. Probably delivered when you were too young to pay attention. Fast forward 20 something years (or more) and you’re STILL not

Here is a sales action for you to take: Become question aware. Here is another sales action for you to take: Listen with the intent to understand.   Every time