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Author: Russ Wiles, Arizona Republic

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Common-sense investing insights we forget during stock-market panics

March 15, 2020Russ Wiles, Arizona RepublicComments Off on Common-sense investing insights we forget during stock-market panics

Many people invest rationally most of the time, until the stock market starts falling. Follow these recommendations to keep downturns in perspective.

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Set on selling stocks amid the coronavirus crisis? Consult this checklist first

March 9, 2020Russ Wiles, Arizona RepublicComments Off on Set on selling stocks amid the coronavirus crisis? Consult this checklist first

Selling stocks, mutual funds and other investments shouldn’t be done as a knee-jerk reaction. There are many tax and other factors to consider.

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Some risk-adverse people use this investing technique, but here’s why it could cost them

March 1, 2020Russ Wiles, Arizona RepublicComments Off on Some risk-adverse people use this investing technique, but here’s why it could cost them

Nobody likes to see their account drop 4% or 5%, perhaps more, just a day or two after they put a big chunk of cash to work

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The coronavirus outbreak is a health emergency, but is it disastrous for your 401(k)?

February 2, 2020February 3, 2020Russ Wiles, Arizona RepublicComments Off on The coronavirus outbreak is a health emergency, but is it disastrous for your 401(k)?

Health outbreaks have pushed down stock prices before, but such scares don’t exert a permanent impact.

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3 things you can do in 2020 to get your finances in shape for retirement

January 26, 2020Russ Wiles, Arizona RepublicComments Off on 3 things you can do in 2020 to get your finances in shape for retirement

From Roth conversions to better management of Social Security, here are some retirement planning strategies to consider in the new year.

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The 2020 tax filing season opens Jan. 27: Here’s what you need to know

January 24, 2020Russ Wiles, Arizona RepublicComments Off on The 2020 tax filing season opens Jan. 27: Here’s what you need to know

For some taxpayers, returns have become easier to prepare and file but various problems linger, including with the Internal Revenue Service.

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What to expect for stocks in 2020: After a hot 2019, market backdrop still looks favorable

January 12, 2020Russ Wiles, Arizona RepublicComments Off on What to expect for stocks in 2020: After a hot 2019, market backdrop still looks favorable

It’s hard to envision 2020 turning out as nicely for stock-market investors as 2019 was, but several favorable factors remain in place.

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New retirement-savings law likely to help 401(k) plans, but not IRAs. Here’s why.

January 5, 2020January 6, 2020Russ Wiles, Arizona RepublicComments Off on New retirement-savings law likely to help 401(k) plans, but not IRAs. Here’s why.

A new federal law has been hailed for its retirement savings reforms. But while it makes tweaks to IRAs, it probably won’t make them more popular.

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While indicators are positive for now, here’s what may go wrong with the economy in 2020

December 29, 2019Russ Wiles, Arizona RepublicComments Off on While indicators are positive for now, here’s what may go wrong with the economy in 2020

The economy looks like it’s in good shape heading into 2020. But what might go wrong? These are some contrarian and negative signs to beware of.

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This is how your holiday shopping trips will change in 2019

December 3, 2019Russ Wiles, Arizona RepublicComments Off on This is how your holiday shopping trips will change in 2019

Consumers said they plan to spend $1,048 on average for gifts, decorations and holiday food this season. That’s up fromĀ $1,007 per-capita last year.

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