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The expression “silver bullet” is a conflation of a medical term coined by a Nobel laureate and the calling card of a legendary lawman of the Old West. […]

By Joel Dresang The death of Money is another reminder of the tougher time individuals have at discerning how best to conduct their financial lives. […]

Active management offers flexibility not allowed in less-expensive index-tracking passive funds. The latitude that active managers have for managing risk as well as for adjusting to market fluctuations and changes in the business cycle make such funds a valuable component in a balanced investment portfolio. […]

By Joel Dresang Vacations seem a bigger deal now, with bigger bills. They can upset the spending plans of retirees. They can divert workers’ earnings from retirement savings. They can contribute to family debts. […]

Only about 1 in 15 Americans has an online Social Security account and checks their benefits estimates once a year.

For whatever reasons retirees reach the end of their work lives—whether early or on plan, trusting sound investment practices is key, Dave Sandstrom says. […]