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Real estate investing for financial advisors
APR 24, 2024
Real estate investing for financial advisors

Discover effective real estate investing strategies to diversify and strengthen your clients' portfolios. Find out how your clients can invest (even without any money!) in this article

Asset protection trusts: strategies for estate planning 
APR 11, 2024
Asset protection trusts: strategies for estate planning 

An asset protection trust is a type of trust that some advisors recommend. How does it protect investors’ assets? Read on to know more

Angel investing 101 
APR 01, 2024
Angel investing 101 

What is angel investing and is it a worthwhile business opportunity? Read on to know more about this unusual investment type

Understanding Social Security benefits 
APR 01, 2024
Understanding Social Security benefits 

Will you get enough from your Social Security benefits to see you through your golden years? Read on for a clearer picture of how Social Security works

Investing in REITs for Beginners 
APR 01, 2024
Investing in REITs for Beginners 

Since the 1960s, REITs have been part of some mutual funds and ETFs. Do they deserve to be part of your investment portfolio? Read on to know more

A beginner’s guide to tax lien investing 
MAR 15, 2024
A beginner’s guide to tax lien investing 

Tax lien investing is an oft overlooked and rarely discussed type of investment. So is it worth your attention? Read on to find out.

An inside look into Principal Financial Group 401(k) 
FEB 20, 2024
An inside look into Principal Financial Group 401(k) 

As a 401(k) provider, how does Principal Financial Group fare? Is it advisable to get a 401(k) plan from them? Find out more here

What investors should know about the Fidelity 401(k) 
FEB 16, 2024
What investors should know about the Fidelity 401(k) 

Is a 401(k) plan from Fidelity a good retirement vehicle or should you shop for an alternative plan provider? Find out more here

ESG investing for beginning investors 
FEB 16, 2024
ESG investing for beginning investors 

ESG Investing can be excellent for beginning investors who want to grow wealth, without compromising their values. Can this be true?

Choosing between a revocable vs irrevocable trust 
FEB 14, 2024
Choosing between a revocable vs irrevocable trust 

Investors can choose to set up a trust instead of a will for their estate planning. Should they have a revocable or an irrevocable trust? Find out here

Dividend investing for beginners 
FEB 14, 2024
Dividend investing for beginners 

In the short term, regular returns from dividend-paying stock are an attractive prospect. But is investing in dividend stock a viable long-term strategy?

How to buy stocks for beginners 
FEB 08, 2024
How to buy stocks for beginners 

So, you’ve decided to invest in stocks. But exactly how do you go about buying them? Here’s a helpful guide for beginning investors

What are Roth conversions? 
FEB 07, 2024
What are Roth conversions? 

Roth conversions are among the most versatile financial strategies. See how Roth conversions can do good for retirement, investment, and tax planning

Revocable living trust: definition and role in estate planning 
FEB 07, 2024
Revocable living trust: definition and role in estate planning 

Revocable living trusts are one of the most effective estate planning tools. How do they work? Get to know more here

How to invest in stocks: the ultimate guide for beginners 
FEB 07, 2024
How to invest in stocks: the ultimate guide for beginners 

When you’re new to investing, getting into stocks can be difficult to navigate at first. Use this guide to get started on investing in stocks

How is Taxation Done on Roth Conversions? 
JAN 31, 2024
How is Taxation Done on Roth Conversions? 

Roth conversions, whether from a traditional IRA, 401(k), or as a backdoor Roth IRA offers several benefits. But what about the taxes on them?

Everything you need to know about stretch IRAs 
JAN 29, 2024
Everything you need to know about stretch IRAs 

The stretch IRA era is over. But there are still some exceptions and rules you need to know to deal with your retirement account

What is the 5-year rule for Roth conversions? 
JAN 24, 2024
What is the 5-year rule for Roth conversions? 

Know more about the 5-Year Rule for Roth conversions to maximize your retirement savings

Understanding in-plan Roth conversions 
JAN 24, 2024
Understanding in-plan Roth conversions 

Here are some rules and pointers for in-plan Roth conversions that every financial adviser should know

Why the 401(k) is the best investment for employees 
JAN 24, 2024
Why the 401(k) is the best investment for employees 

The 401(k) plan is the retirement plan of choice for employees. Find out why in this article