Saving and Spending

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How Much Should You Allocate to Safer Assets?

Let your spending needs lead the way.

Take This Simple Step as You Approach Retirement

Don’t wait until the last minute to fill your cash ‘bucket.’

The Best Places to Park Your Short-Term Investments

Yields are important, but so are liquidity considerations and guarantees.

10 Sources of Emergency Cash, Ranked From Best to Worst

If unanticipated expenses exceed your emergency fund, here’s a look at where to go next.

Strategies for Boosting Retirement Spending: How Advisors Can Maximize Client Outcomes (Safely)

How advisors can custom-craft retirement spending plans to address retirees’ own situations, including their asset allocations, concern for cash flow consistency, and desire to leave a bequest.

David Bach: ‘Start Enjoying Your Life Sooner’

The bestselling author and financial advisor on why sabbaticals can be life-changing, why health matters more than money, a flat tax for IRAs, and more.

Where’s the Best Place to Stash Your Cash?

Yield isn’t the only name of the game. Here’s what to keep in mind.

The Best Strategies for Consistent Retirement Spending

Four strategies to consider if you’re looking for a steady ‘paycheck equivalent’ from your retirement portfolio.

Over 60? These 4 Financial Moves Might Offer Your Best ‘Return’ on Investment

If your plan is in good shape, you can put more weight on allocating to decisions that deliver a psychological return rather than a financial one.

$1,000 Trump Accounts: Focus on the Financial Benefits, Not the Branding

Parents should separate labels from long-term outcomes when saving for their child.

How Spending Shocks Affect Retirement Planning

We examine two risks for retirement spending: unanticipated early retirement and big long-term care outlays at the end of life.

5 Money Questions Every Couple Should Ask

These strategies for financial conversations can strengthen your relationship and your balance sheet.

5 Financial Freebies Every Investor Should Claim

Here’s how to increase wealth without the IRS taking a penny.

Here’s How You Can Spend More During Retirement

Three strategies to consider if you want to maximize your lifetime spending.

How Did the Retirement-Saver Portfolios Perform in 2025?

These portfolios’ hefty international stakes were additive (finally!).

How New Retirees Can Spend More Without Risking Their Savings

Plus, the trade-offs new retirees should be prepared to make.

6 Steps to Claiming Your Baby’s Free $1,000 From Uncle Sam

Trump accounts may be imperfect, but the government’s $1,000 seed is worth grabbing.

How Did the Bucket Portfolios Perform in 2025?

International stocks stole the show for a change.

4 Financial To-Dos to Kick Off the New Year

Check on your spending and saving and get ahead of tax season.

We Need to Talk About Your Retirement ‘Spending’

Big inheritances can be a sign of underconsumption and suboptimal planning.

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