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Retirement doesn't mean you have to retire from excitement. In fact, it is the perfect time to ‘refire’ your passion and make your retirement the newest chapter in your life.

Are there certain S&P 500 sectors that might perform better if inflation rises? Here are some sectors to consider if inflation continues to rise.

When you’re busy juggling multiple obligations, you may end up feeling as if you don’t have enough time. Often, the solution lies in improving how you manage your time. To get as much done as possible, here are some time management tips.

One of the most challenging aspects of investing involves matching your tolerance for risk with your investment objectives. Here are some considerations to keep in mind.

Are you a Growth investor or a Value investor? Or do you prefer a mix of the two? Understanding your style of investing is an important step in deciding where to allocate your portfolio- keep reading for insights.

To make sure you aren't paying unnecessary taxes, follow these tips on how to minimize the taxes on your investment portfolio. Taxes lower the actual return on your investments, and these planning strategies can help you.

Taxes are inevitable, but you can minimize your liability by understanding the rules and making the most of your planning opportunities. Use your deductions efficiently and take all the ones you can. Read here for personal deduction tips.

Understanding long-term capital gains taxes when you sell investments Market downturns could be a good time to adjust your fund portfolio to minimize the tax bite. Here’s how to calculate the best ways to do that – now and...

After years of saving and planning for their golden years, many people nearing retirement fail to consider the tax burden they may face on income they receive after they stop working. While you will likely see a reduction in the amount...

Those turning 65 this year have a 7 in 10 chance of needing long-term care (LTC) at some point.1 With the cost of a private room in a nursing home now topping $100,000 per year, the thought of paying this — or for a loved...

Tips to help you find a financial professional and financial planning firmThe financial professional and financial planning firm you pick to manage your assets and advise you on key financial decisions can affect your retirement and...

In Washington State (WA), there is no inheritance tax but it does have an estate tax. An estate tax is a tax on your right to transfer property at your death. Estate tax accounts for everything the deceased owns or has specific...

In these uncertain times, the value of objective financial guidance cannot be overestimated, and the importance of the financial profession has never been more apparent. Regulatory changes initiated well before any of us had even heard...