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Chuck Saletta

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Chuck Saletta is a Motley Fool contributor. His investing style has been inspired by Benjamin Graham's Value Investing strategy.

Recent Articles by Chuck Saletta

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Aug 13, 2023 by Chuck Saletta

How Smart Financial Planning Saved Me Thousands of Dollars

Some costs you can plan for reasonably well. Others will take you by surprise, but it's important to set something aside for them as well.

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Aug 11, 2023 by Chuck Saletta

3 Sources of Retirement Income You Probably Haven't Considered Yet

By planning in advance, you can have a much more comfortable retirement than you'd get from an early Social Security benefit alone.

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Aug 8, 2023 by Chuck Saletta, Eric Volkman, and Jason Hall

3 Stocks That Boosted Their Dividends by More Than 5%

There's nothing quite like a solid payout increase to make an investor's day that much brighter.

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Aug 7, 2023 by Chuck Saletta

You Can't Control Bank Failures, but You Can Control What You Do About Them

It can be scary to have your money deposited into a bank that fails, but if you plan for that possibility, you can reduce the impact that bank failure has on your overall finances.

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Aug 5, 2023 by Chuck Saletta

You Can't Control Dividend Cuts, but You Can Control What You Do About Them

A lot of what happens regarding dividends takes place in public, which often makes it possible to sniff out risks before they become problems.

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Aug 4, 2023 by Chuck Saletta

You Can't Control the Debt Ceiling, but You Can Control What You Do About It

A rise in debt levels along with higher interest rates has shifted investors' limited resources out of stocks, which opens up opportunities for those who are prepared.

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Jul 24, 2023 by Chuck Saletta

How to Refill an Emergency Fund

"You don't know what you've got until it's gone." That also holds true for money you've got socked away for when things go wrong.

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Jul 19, 2023 by Chuck Saletta

This Is Why I'm Not All-In on Stocks

There are some things that cash, bonds, and CDs do better than stocks, such as letting you know how much you'll have to pay your bills.

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Jul 17, 2023 by Chuck Saletta

Why 70 Is the Best Age to Plan to Take Social Security

Building enough flexibility into your finances to wait to claim your benefits can help in more ways than one.

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Jul 11, 2023 by Chuck Saletta

How I Plan to Earn Decades of Passive Income

If you pay attention to the business behind the stock, you can often get a handle on how well it can reward its shareholders with cold, hard cash over time.

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Jul 9, 2023 by Chuck Saletta, Eric Volkman, and Jason Hall

3 Stocks I'm Glad I Didn't Overbuy

Not every investment works out as well as you might have hoped. What you do about your mistakes matters more than striving to never make those mistakes in the first place.

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Jun 25, 2023 by Chuck Saletta, Eric Volkman, and Jason Hall

3 Stocks Worth Owning That You Use Every Day

There's something to be said for owning companies in the business of providing the essentials of our modern life.

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Jun 19, 2023 by Chuck Saletta

Here's Why a Roth IRA Offers Incredible Tax Savings in Retirement

When you add together all the key features that a Roth IRA offers, the net benefits for retirees are downright staggering.

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Jun 18, 2023 by Chuck Saletta

4 No-Brainer Retirement Savings Hacks That You'll Thank Yourself for Later

The more automatic you make your investing plan, the easier it is to stick with it over time.

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Jun 12, 2023 by Chuck Saletta

4 Sources of Retirement Income You Probably Haven't Considered Yet

You can pick up cash in more ways than one, once you've stopped pulling down a paycheck.

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Jun 11, 2023 by Chuck Saletta, Eric Volkman, and Jason Hall

3 Stocks I'm Planning to Hold for the Long Haul

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

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Jun 9, 2023 by Chuck Saletta

3 Strategies to Save for Retirement -- Even in a Bear Market

There are a small handful of universal investing strategies that can make it easier to get through a rough market.

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Jun 3, 2023 by Chuck Saletta

How Social Security Fits Into My Retirement Plans

Given the state of Social Security's trust funds and how the program integrates with Medicare and the tax code, it makes sense to have a cautious approach to how much you can really expect from your monthly retirement benefit.

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May 30, 2023 by Chuck Saletta

Your Roth 401(k) Is About to Become a Much Better Retirement Plan

A simple rule change can make it much easier to manage your money throughout your retirement.

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May 29, 2023 by Chuck Saletta

3 Accounts Guaranteed to Help Minimize Your Taxes in Retirement

The more tax-efficient you are with your retirement money, the further each dollar can go for you.

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