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How to Invest

If You Invested $10,000 in Nvidia 20 Years Ago, How Much Could You Have Now?

Nvidia went public in 1999, years before its graphics chips became essential for training and running artificial intelligence (AI) models. At the time, the company was largely seen as another player in the competitive semiconductor industry. Here’s how much a $10,000 investment in Nvidia 20 years ago could be worth today, and what its growth… read more…

The first few years of retirement may create a tax-saving window before other income sources kick in.
Roth & Traditional IRAs

I Retired at 62 but Won’t Touch My IRA Until 75. That Gap Is a Tax Goldmine.

One of your biggest tax-saving opportunities may come during the first years of retirement. Leaving the workforce can temporarily reduce your taxable income, creating a window when Roth conversions may cost less. That opportunity could start closing once Social Security benefits and other sources of taxable income begin. The Tax Window Near Retirement That Is… read more…

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Quality of Life

America’s Safest Big Cities – 2026 Study

Choosing where to live can involve balancing opportunity and security. Big cities offer diverse job markets, extensive amenities and greater access to public services. But they also sometimes come with more acute safety concerns. While no major population center is entirely free from danger, some are more successful than others at creating environments where people… read more…

Marketing

Event Marketing Automation Tools for Financial Advisors

Hosting events offers an opportunity to market your business to prospective clients or deepen relationships with existing clients in an informal, low-pressure environment. You can tailor events to your target audience and use the time to share some of your expertise and knowledge. Just over a quarter of advisors use these types of events to… read more…

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Certifications & Licenses

CFA vs. CFP®: Which Do You Need?

Chartered financial analyst (CFA) and certified financial planner (CFP) are common certifications for individuals working in finance, namely financial advisors. These are designed to tell a client (or employer) that the holder has received education in certain types of financial… read more…

Clients meeting with an advisor from a wealth management firm.
Brokerage

6 Tips for Choosing a Wealth Management Firm

Wealth management firms are all different, with their own specializations and services. As a result, the process for choosing a wealth manager is a very personal one. Wealth managers work closely together with their clients to identify financial goals and… read more…

A fee-only financial planner doesn't earn commissions for recommending certain products.
Advisor Fees & Costs

What Is a Fee-Only Financial Planner?

If a financial planner, financial advisor or another type of financial professional is fee-only, that means they receive compensation solely from the fees clients pay for their services. They do not earn commissions for recommending certain products. A fee-only structure… read more…

Investment Property
Real Estate Investing

Why First Homes Could Be Investment Properties

If you’re young and looking to purchase a new home to live in, you may want to consider turning it into an investment property. While most people wait until after they’ve bought their first or second home to begin investing in… read more…

Data Articles and Studies

Traffic jam in New York City including NYPD SUVs.
Quality of Life

America’s Safest Big Cities – 2026 Study

Choosing where to live can involve balancing opportunity and security. Big cities offer diverse job markets, extensive amenities and greater access to public services. But they also sometimes come with more acute safety concerns. While no major population center is entirely free from danger, some are more successful than others at creating environments where people… read more…

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Income

Where Dedication Pays: Jobs With the Biggest Earning Upside

Some occupations offer substantial earning potential for workers who perform at an exceptional level and prioritize career advancement. In these fields, top earners may make several times more than the median worker, creating wide differences in compensation within the same occupation. For ambitious workers willing to build experience, sustain high performance and remain geographically mobile,… read more…

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Other

Where Job Scams Happen Most – 2026 Study  

For job seekers, the search for a new role now comes with an added source of stress: determining whether an opportunity is real or an attempt to exploit their need for work. Employment scams rank among the most common types of consumer fraud, and they’re on the rise, according to the Better Business Bureau. Scammers… read more…

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Travel, Education & More

America’s Most Innovative States

Innovation can attract investment and reshape economies. The U.S. Economic Development Administration identifies innovation as a driver of global competitiveness, job creation and economic growth. However, innovation activity varies substantially by region. Some states generate more patents, support greater research and development activity, and attract more venture capital than others, giving them a stronger foundation… read more…

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