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A turbulent bond market has made fixed income a risky bet. Annuity ladders offer an alternative to diversify your portfolio and generate income, writes chartered financial analyst Charles Sizemore.
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If you invested in an S&P 500 index fund starting in January 2000 until September 2020 your average annualized return would have been 4.2%, a cumulative return of 136%. But if you reinvested all dividend payments your annualized return would have been 6.2%, a cumulative return of 247%. Just reinvesting dividends would have nearly doubled your gains.
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You've worked hard to leave a legacy for your family, but some inheritances can secretly be a financial trap. From impossible-to-cancel timeshares to hidden tax bombs, passing down the wrong property can cause major headaches for your heirs. Find out which seven assets you should rethink before finalizing your estate plan.
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Are tech leaders worried about an AI bubble? Our Letters team breaks down their most notable comments related to bubbles, spending, risk and more.
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Treasury securities can be one of the safest places to park your money while dodging state and local taxes, but before you invest, you need to know exactly how they work. While Treasury Bills act as a short-term cash alternative that pays out in under a year, Treasury Bonds lock you in for decades of steady, semi-annual income. Find out how to decide which government-backed asset actually fits your financial timeline.
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You can live a richly rewarding life, and still be sure you'll never run out of money in retirement. Sign up today for Kiplinger's Invest for Retirement. It's your step-by-step guide to everything from devising a successful strategy, to exactly which investments to choose. Sent weekly for six weeks. Sign Up |
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The same money decisions that strain a marriage can also strengthen it. From "money dates" to radical transparency, keep your relationship thriving in your golden years.
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You might be surprised by some of the items you can (and should) purchase for about a buck.
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AI can summarize strategies and speed up research — but it can't coordinate your family's goals, tax needs, and generational priorities. See why judgment still matters most.
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