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Follow these strategies and you’ll be in much better position to retire. By Dan Caplinger Saving for retirement takes lifelong planning, and many people find it intimidating to try to

Thankfully, there’s some financial relief for those who have kids. By Maurie Backman While raising children can be a wonderful experience, it’s also an expensive prospect. From clothing to food

Motley Fool contributors offer insight into stocks retired investors ought to ignore. By Todd Campbell Studies have shown that long-term investing in stocks outperforms other investment strategies, but once investors

If you’re able to check of these four boxes, you’re ready. By Jason Hall Over the next couple of decades, about 10,000 baby boomers will retire every single day. If

By Morgan Housel When the odds are in your favor and you still lose. Warren Buffett has many disciples. Hedge fund manager Mohnish Pabrai is one of them, and one of

By Matthew Frankel If you have enough deductible expenses, itemizing could possibly put more money back in your pocket. According to IRS data, only 30% of taxpayers decided to itemize deductions

The work doesn’t stop once you reach the finish line of retirement. Here are four ways seniors could struggle to meet their financial needs during their golden years. By Sean

Our contributors think these five dividend-paying stocks are compelling opportunities right now. By Brian Feroldi Buying stocks that pay dividends is a great way to generate income in your portfolio

Tired of just giving money to the IRS? Get some back with these three programs. The best part? They’re based on things that’ll save you money, and even help you

Let’s look at the factors involved in making this key decision — which doesn’t always come down to a strict maximizing-your-dollars calculation. By Dan Caplinger When to claim Social Security

You have to be smart about planning for the retirement of your dreams. By Dan Caplinger   Deciding when to retire is one of the most important life decisions you’ll

By Sean Williams Be happy that you probably aren’t subject to these taxes. IMAGE SOURCE: FLICKR USER STOCKMONKEY.COM. We’re deep into the heart of tax season, which, for the majority