Doug Hutchinson

CFA®, Director of Research and Trading

Benefits of Investing Early for Retirement

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The Benefits of Investing Early for Retirement

When I was a kid, it annoyed me when relatives I only saw during the holidays would exclaim, “Look at how much you’ve grown!” Now that I’m an adult, I understand. It’s amazing how much kids can grow and change in just a year. But when you’re the one...

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Year-End Financial Planning Checklist

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Year-End Financial Planning Checklist

With the year coming to a close, now is a good time to do an annual review of your financial health. Here are 10 financial planning items to review...

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Planning for Inheritance

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Planning for Inheritance

To ensure your assets are distributed in accordance with your wishes, detailed financial planning is essential. Without a legal will, up-to-date...

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Financial Planning Sandwich Generation

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Financial Planning for the Sandwich Generation

If you have a parent age 65 or older and at least one dependent child, you’re a member of the sandwich generation. According to Pew Research, about...

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Tax Strategies for Non-Taxable Estates

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Tax Planning Strategies for Non-Taxable Estates

Through the end of 2025, only estates worth more than $13.61 million are subject to federal estate tax. Under the current law, only a tiny percentage...

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What To Do (and Not Do) After Being Laid Off

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What To Do (and Not Do) After Being Laid Off

About 40% of U.S. workers will lose their job at some point in their career. Being laid off can leave you feeling rejected, sad, or even angry — even...

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List of Largest Companies in the World

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How the List of Largest Companies in the World Changes Over Time

Nvidia’s market cap reached $3.3 trillion in mid-June, briefly eclipsing Microsoft as the largest publicly traded company in the world. When thinking...

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Things to discuss with aging parents

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5 Essential Things to Discuss With Aging Parents

If you have aging loved ones, filling out an advance medical directive and researching care homes are probably not high on your to-do list (or...

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Multiple Retirement Accounts? Here's What to Consider

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Multiple Retirement Accounts? Here’s What To Consider…

As we age, we accumulate things: workout equipment, kitchen gadgets and 401(k) accounts from different jobs. The workout equipment and gadgets may be...

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The Bobby Bonilla retirement plan.

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The Bobby Bonilla Retirement Plan

Every year, retired professional baseball player Bobby Bonilla receives a check from the New York Mets for $1,193,248.20. He has received this amount...

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