Editor’s note: This is the first article in a series about financial and/or estate planning issues that we all should know but might be too embarrassed to ask about. First up: life insurance trusts. As a lifelong baseball fan, I have always appreciated knowing that certain players — Hank Aaron, Cal Ripken and Joe DiMaggio, […]
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Key Takeaways Affordable lakefront homes can be found from Arkansas to New Hampshire that deliver waterfront access without coastal price tags. Tennessee and the Carolinas offer many affordable lakefront retirement areas and have low taxes. Many lake communities are within an hour of airports and major medical centers, offering a balance of tranquil living and
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When most people hear the term “life insurance,” they tend to think of the financial support one receives when a loved one passes away. What often gets overlooked is the value life insurance can create while you’re still living. Whether helping fund a child’s education, start a new business or reinforce retirement plans, life insurance
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Key Takeaways The traditional retirement model at 65 is no longer the norm. Many workers today retire in stages, sometimes referred to as phased or micro-retirements. Working in retirement is increasingly common, whether through part-time jobs, consulting, or passion projects. There is no one “right” way to retire. Use tools like lifestyle audits, vision planning,
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Shopify stock has massively outperformed the S&P 500 over the last three years — can it keep beating the market? One path to successful investing is beating the market. Granted, it’s easier said than done, but it is possible. Today, let’s take a look at one stock that has been doing just that: Shopify (SHOP
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Mortgage applications jumped 9.2% last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s survey for the week ending September 5, 2025. The results included an adjustment for the Labor Day holiday. “Mortgage rates declined for the second consecutive week as Treasury yields moved lower on data indicating that the labor market is weakening. The 30-year fixed
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It’s possible to earn $1 million or more with these investments. The right investments can be life-changing. Even if you’re not a stock market expert, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can help you build wealth that will last a lifetime with next to no effort on your end. Growth ETFs, in particular, are designed to beat the
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When I was in college, Dave Ramsey’s voice echoed in my head every time I stood at the checkout line. His words, “You must gain control over your money, or the lack of it will forever control you” were often enough to stop me from buying things I didn’t need, like another pair of shoes.
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The company’s declining sales and margins are concerning, but they underscore the need for robotaxis to become a significant part of the business. If buying Tesla (TSLA 6.18%) is indeed going to set an investor up for life, then its robotaxi business will have to be successful, and CEO Elon Musk will have to achieve
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Key Takeaways Many Americans said in a new survey that they think moving could improve their lives, but others who said they had moved didn’t make them happier. Nearly all of those surveyed said there was at least one factor holding them back from moving to a more desirable location. Data has shown that moving