“You know, I used to think the future was solid or fixed, something you inherited like an old building that you move into when the...

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Target Date Funds Miss The Mark Michael Krause Michael Krause, Contributor + Comment now Target date ETFs are an increasingly popular...

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I am fascinated by the success of the securities industry. They are able to convince you to part with your money by touting their...

(MoneyWatch) The fact that so many investors fail to diversify properly is distressing given that changes in the stock markets have made...

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Daniel Suelo hasn’t made a penny in 12 years. He hasn’t spent a penny either. Suelo is the subject of the book “The Man Who Quit Money,”...

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After years of growing separation between Consumer Directed Healthcare and older healthcare insurance plans such as PPOs, a major study...

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As employment pension plans are being replaced by 401(k)s, we need to be mindful of any potential changes to tax treatment of these...