Investing for Retirement: How to Design A Plan that Anticipates the Unexpected

Save for retirement by implementing an investment plan that meets your specific goals.

Investing for Retirement: How to Design A Plan that Anticipates the Unexpected

Save for retirement by implementing an investment plan that meets your specific goals.

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Retirement isn't supposed to be stressful, but it can be if you don't plan properly or the market goes awry. Beginning the retirement investment process at a young age often pays off in the long run. Additionally, mortgage, insurance and health care expenses can change unexpectedly, and it's important to know how to adapt to those changes after leaving the workforce. U.S. News offers tips for pre- and post-retirement expenses and pitfalls.

Retirement Assessment. Am I Ready?

All About Donor-Advised Funds

Debbie Carlson, Susannah Snider | Dec. 10, 2021

These funds let clients take a tax deduction now and choose donations later.

Q&A: Investing in NFTs

Coryanne Hicks | Dec. 8, 2021

Nonfungible tokens represent unique investment opportunities for some investors.

8 Best Monthly Dividend Stocks

Jeff Reeves | Dec. 8, 2021

Dividend stocks are a great way to earn money off of your nest egg.

High Medical Costs to Expect in Retirement

Rachel Hartman, Emily Brandon | Dec. 8, 2021

These types of medical expenses can come up during retirement.

7 Drone Stocks to Watch for 2022

Matt Whittaker | Dec. 7, 2021

The drone market could be worth more than $41 billion by 2026. Here are seven drone stocks to watch now.

How Much to Contribute to a 401(k)

Emily Brandon | Dec. 7, 2021

Here's how to select the amount to save in your 401(k) plan.

Q&A: Climate-Change Risk in Fixed-Income Portfolios

Coryanne Hicks | Dec. 6, 2021

Climate-change risk is ubiquitous and cannot be diversified away – but it can be managed.

Take Advantage of 401(k) Catch-Up Contributions

Emily Brandon | Dec. 6, 2021

Workers 50 and older can contribute $6,500 more to 401(k) plans than younger workers.

7 Best Stagflation Stocks to Buy

Wayne Duggan | Dec. 3, 2021

Stagflation stocks could outperform if economic growth slows.

5 of the Best Stocks to Buy for December

Aaron Davis, Tim Lawson | Dec. 2, 2021

Though December got off to a rocky start, these five stocks look ready to gain in the historically positive month.

7 Best Cyclical Stocks to Buy Now

Ian Bezek, John Divine | Dec. 2, 2021

If you're looking for sexy stocks, look elsewhere. But cyclical businesses can mint investors money.

Advising Clients on Restricted Stock Units

Coryanne Hicks, Susannah Snider | Dec. 2, 2021

RSUs can make up an important part of a client's compensation if handled correctly.

9 Upgraded Stocks to Buy in December

Wayne Duggan | Dec. 1, 2021

These are some of CFRA's latest stock-rating upgrades.