Doug Hutchinson

CFA®, Director of Research and Trading

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 if you were let go for reasons beyond your control. You may start to question your skill set. Was...

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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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Family Estate Planning

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How to Talk to Your Family About Your Estate Plan

The “Godfather of Soul,” James Brown, who passed away in 2006, had a noble vision for how he wanted his assets distributed. His will included $2...

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Investing during a presidential election year

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Investing During a Presidential Election Year

Investing During a Presidential Election Year Maintaining a disciplined approach to investing can be particularly challenging for investors in a...

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Should you cash out your 401k when leaving a job?

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401k Withdrawal Rules: Know Before You Cash Out

When you leave a job — to retire, pursue other opportunities, or due to termination — you’ll have the option to cash out your 401(k). Receiving a big...

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Sell in May and Go Away

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Should You “Sell in May and Go Away?”

“Sell in May and go away” is an old stock trading adage that is based on a seasonal pattern demonstrated in U.S. equity markets where stocks tend to...

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Minimize taxes with Tax Loss Harvesting

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Tax Loss Harvesting and 5 Other Ways to Minimize Taxes

There’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all financial strategy. A solution that works for someone with a diverse portfolio won’t be a good fit for...

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