Rachel Christian

The S&P 500's strength is in its breadth. If you had invested $1,000 in a fund that tracks the index 10 years ago, you’d have much more today.

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Increasing your net worth can seem challenging — and it is. But small steps, such as increasing your savings and cutting expenses, add up over time.

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Is there such a thing as a tax-free investment? The short answer is yes — but there aren’t many to choose from.

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The 4% figure was always meant to be the floor for safe withdrawals — and many people can safely spend much more in retirement.

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