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Advisor Upside

Why Morningstar’s Christine Benz Isn’t a Fan of Alts in 401(k)s

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The asset class can play an important role in portfolios, she noted, but that doesn’t mean they’re vital in 401(k) plans.

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Retirement Upside

Early Gifts Can Kickstart Next-Gen Retirement Savings

Parents can give up to $38,000 each year to their kids without triggering taxes, as much as $7,500 of which could be put in a Roth IRA.

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Retirement Upside

4 Simple Ways to Pad Your Nest Egg in 2026

Future retirees may have more opportunities this year to buoy their assets, insulating themselves from rising healthcare costs and inflation.

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Advisor Upside

3 Reasons to Keep Politics Out of Portfolios

Mixing politics and investing is like mixing emotions and math: It rarely adds up.

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Advisors Weigh In on Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful’ Bill

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While some tax saving aspects could benefit clients, advisors said other provisions could negatively impact the economy at large.

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Advice on Life and Money from Jonathan Clements

What would you do if you found out you had 12 months to live?

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Sagging Markets Mean Roth Conversions Go on Sale

Clients can save by converting to Roth accounts, but they should consider current tax brackets and cash on hand, advisors said.

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Advisor Upside

How Advisors Can Help Turn 529s Into Roth IRAs

A new law under the Secure 2.0 Act will allow unused savings from 529 education investment funds to be transferred to a Roth IRA tax-free.

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