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If you're the beneficiary of a large inheritance, you may find yourself suddenly wealthy. Even if you expected the inheritance, you may be surprised by the size of the

Investment planning during retirement is not the same as investing for retirement and, in many ways, is more complicated.

GDP, or gross domestic product, measures the value of goods and services produced by a nation's economy less the value of goods and services used in production. In essence, GDP is a broad measure

Owning shares of stock or stock funds might increase the value of your portfolio in one of two fundamental ways: capital appreciation (i.e., price increases)

Do you know how much your investments cost? It might be more than you think.

Starting a new job can be a very exciting, intimidating and overwhelming experience.  Between learning new names, new computer systems and new procedures, it can be easy to see why the fate of

Making decisions about your retirement account can seem overwhelming, especially if you feel unsure about your knowledge of investments. However, the following basic rules can help you make

Do you realize most people spend more time planning their vacations than they do their financial future?

That’s where having a trusted financial advisor can help.  Whether it’s planning for a

The opportunity to acquire company stock — inside or outside a workplace retirement plan — can be a lucrative employee benefit. But having too much of your retirement plan assets or net worth

In a perfect world, both halves of a couple share the same investment goals and agree on the best way to try to reach them. It doesn't always work that way, though; disagreements about money are