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The revamped financial aid application is still buggy, but don’t delay filling it out.

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Modern personal finance requires an ancient approach.

Keith Lee: ‘Revenues Are a Better Indicator of Size’ Than Stock Market Capitalization

An accomplished small-company investor talks both investing and diversity within the industry.

10 Financial Rules of Thumb You Don’t Have to Follow

Understand your goals so you know which guidelines can (and can’t) help you achieve them.

Key Statistics About Income and Wealth for the U.S. LGBTQ+ Population

Homeownership rates are lower and poverty rates are higher, especially for transgender people and LGBTQ+ people of color.

The Psychology of Retirement Income: From Saving to Spending

Are you lost in the retirement consumption puzzle?

Are You on the Path to Financial Independence?

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529 State Tax Benefits in 2024

Should you stay in-state or shop around for an out-of-state 529 plan?

Should You Worry About Overfunding Your 529 Plan?

You can now roll over your unused 529 dollars into a Roth IRA, but there are limits.

Jamila Souffrant: ‘What Type of Life Do You Actually Want to Live?’

What to understand before you craft your life and financial goals.

Pros and Cons of Donor-Advised Funds

Donors benefit from an immediate tax deduction, tax-free growth, and investment flexibility.

Is Fixing Social Security and Medicare as Dire as It Seems?

Fifty years after the Employment Retirement Income Security Act, high levels of retirement risk point to the need for solutions.

Your 529 Plan Questions, Answered

We address common questions about 529 plan investment menus, fees, withdrawals, and more.

Do You Need More Than 3 Buckets?

Determining how many retirement buckets are enough.

What to Know About Saving for Retirement and Roth IRA Conversions

These and other financial tips for investors.

Avoid RMD Shortfalls With These 5 Top Rules on Life Expectancy

How to use the right life expectancy table to calculate RMDs for inherited IRAs.

Damien Conover and Rebecca Springer: ‘We Are in a Healthcare Consumerization Moment Right Now’

Investing in healthcare across public and private markets.

A Retirement Readiness Checklist

Evaluating your retirement plan can be more manageable if you break it into smaller steps.

Today’s Market Volatility Could Provide Tomorrow’s Opportunities

Plus, the Medicare changes in 2024 that could save recipients money.

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