Matt Whittaker
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About Matt Whittaker

Matt Whittaker is a Colorado-based freelance journalist. In addition to The Ticker Tape®, his work has been published by The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, Barron’s, U.S. News & World Report, and other publications. Over more than a decade as a business and financial journalist, he has reported from four continents and covered the global seafood industry, energy and mining companies, commodities, and mergers and acquisitions. He also writes about adventure sports.

Matt majored in journalism at the University of Tennessee.

 

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Estate Planning with No Heirs: It's Still Important August 20, 2018 4:00 AM   |  

Single and childless? You might think you don’t need estate planning. But you might be wrong. Here are some things to consider.

5 min read  |  Estate Planning
If 52 Is My 62: Is Taking Early Retirement Right for Me? July 19, 2018 4:00 AM   |  

Explore how to know when taking early retirement makes sense, and some of the things you should consider before retiring.

5 min read  |  Social Security
Annuities: An Unsung Way to Potentially Avoid Probate May 15, 2018 12:00 AM   |  

How can investors structure certain finances in a manner that protects their heirs from excessive taxes, legal issues, and attorneys? One approach to consider is an annuity.

5 min read  |  Estate Planning
Tax Incentives: Govt Guiding Good Choices in Savings, Investing April 2, 2018 12:00 AM   |  

Tax incentives are designed to stimulate the economy. See the popular tax deductions and tax credits aimed at education, home buying and retirement savings from TD Ameritrade.

3 min read  |  Income Tax
What Is a Tax Refund Anyway? Demystifying and Maximizing February 21, 2018 11:00 PM   |  

What is a tax refund and how do I get as big a one as possible? Learn the most commonly missed refund tips and tricks from TD Ameritrade.

3 min read  |  Income Tax
Approaching Retirement? New Financial Objectives and Mindset January 11, 2018 11:00 PM   |  

Learn four financial principles and objectives to consider as you approach your retirement years.

3 min read  |  Retirement Planning
Balancing Portfolio Risk and Growth After You've Retired December 26, 2017 11:00 PM   |  

Feeling financially conservative at retirement age? Your golden years need not be totally devoid of growth investments.

2 min read  |  Retirement Planning
Thinking About a Career Change? Here Are Some Things to Consider December 21, 2017 11:00 PM   |  

Is a career change in your future? Learn more about how to change careers and things to consider as you make a career shift.

3 min read  |  Household Finances
Charitable Remainder Trusts: Have Some Cake, and Eat Some Too November 1, 2017 12:00 AM   |  

Learn how a charitable remainder trust may help you receive income in retirement and direct the remainder to your favorite charity.

3 min read  |  Estate Planning
Millennials Borrowing and Lending from the Bank of Mom and Dad October 9, 2017 12:00 AM   |  

Plenty of parents are helping their adult children financially, but there seems to be a generational disconnect about the extent of that help.

2 min read  |  Household Finances

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