What are I Bonds? Should I Buy Them?
I Bonds are inflation-protected bonds offered directly by the U.S. Treasury. Although they generally won’t return as much as stocks, they are great to maintain purchasing power.
Kiplinger.com: A Quick Primer on Tax-Loss Harvesting
Tax-loss harvesting can be useful in an array of situations, but understanding when to best utilize this strategy is key. Tax-loss harvesting is the practice of selling an investment for a loss.
Kiplinger.com: A Do-It-Yourself Replacement for Indexed Annuities
The first component of this approach, comprising the majority of investment dollars, is the purchase of one or more certificates of deposit. There are banks offering CDs insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation with rates of more than 2% for a 10-year term.
Kiplinger.com: Like IRAs, HSAs Can be Valuable Retirement Savings Vehicles
Typically, health savings accounts (HSAs) are used as savings accounts for medical expenses, providing tax-deductible contributions and tax-free withdrawals.