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Alison Southwick

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Alison spends her days working across Fooldom to create content that makes members of The Motley Fool smarter, happier, and richer.

Recent Articles by Alison Southwick

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Nov 10, 2019 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp

How Much Money Do I Really Need to Have Saved for Retirement?

There are plenty of rules of thumb, but sometimes they appear to be in conflict or not complete.

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Nov 10, 2019 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp

What to Do When You Miss an IRA Required Minimum Distribution

We can help you figure out what happens when it comes time to withdraw money from your tax-advantaged retirement accounts.

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Nov 10, 2019 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp

October Mailbag: Everybody Wants a Way to Pay Less in Taxes

Yes, there are questions from listeners this month about other topics, but our IRS bills sure do attract a lot of financial focus.

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Oct 17, 2019 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp

3 Big Marriage Metamorphoses and How Couples Can Get Through Them Intact

The people you were when you said "I do" won’t be quite the same as the ones who have to keep doing it years later.

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Oct 7, 2019 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp

September Mailbag

The hosts answer listener questions on exchange-traded funds, esports stocks, Dividend Aristocrats, and much more.

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Oct 3, 2019 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp

How Are Americans Really Coping With College Costs?

And how is that connected to retirement savings?

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Sep 26, 2019 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp

Our 5 Most Common Money Mistakes, and How to Avoid Them

Some errors are made with the best of intentions. Others are made out of inertia. But all of these can put big roadblocks between you and financial security.

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Sep 24, 2019 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp

Can Netflix Win in the Streaming World It Created?

Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but with Disney+, Apple TV+, HBO Max, Peacock, and others joining the on-demand video fray, the streaming leader would doubtless be happy to get fewer “compliments."

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Sep 9, 2019 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp

How Much Do You Need to Retire?

Most Americans have only a vague idea of how much they should be saving.

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Sep 17, 2019 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp

"Motley Fool Answers" Answers Your Questions

Listeners ask about owning a home, renting, dividends, the buy-and-hold philosophy, and more.

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Aug 12, 2019 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp

Motley Fool Answers Mailbag: Your Eyes Are on the Retirement Prize

July’s questions cover a range of things we’ll need to address en route to our golden years.

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Jul 19, 2019 by Alison Southwick

5 Kinds of Stupidity That Investors Really Need to Avoid

Intelligence isn’t one-dimensional, and neither is lunkheadedness. There’s a whole smorgasbord of mental mistakes and self-delusional behaviors to choose from. But we’d suggest you skip them.

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Jul 5, 2019 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp

Why Augmented Reality Belongs in Your Stock Portfolio

If you feel like AR technology isn’t doing much beyond helping people find "Pokémon GO" critters, take a closer look.

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Jul 1, 2019 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp

Motley Fool Answers Mailbag: By the Numbers and Buy the Numbers

This month our questioners are focused on figuring out figures, from ratios to GAAP to EBITDA and more.

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Jun 24, 2019 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp

The Average Retirement Age Is Rising: Here's What That'll Mean Where You Work

With more Americans choosing to stay employed into their late 60s, 70s, and beyond, it’s time for a cultural adjustment.

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Jun 18, 2019 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp

5 Top Tips for a Financially Amicable Divorce

There’s no way to make end of a marriage painless. But the right choices can make it less of a pain.

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Jun 8, 2019 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp

How Can We Cure America's Excessive Drug-Price Problem?

In other countries, people pay far less for the same medicines. Americans are dying because they can’t afford treatments -- but it doesn’t have to be this way.

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Jun 4, 2019 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp

Motley Fool Answers May Mailbag: Let’s Dive In

You have money questions. They have money answers.

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May 27, 2019 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp

Market Volatility Is Back! Here's What Investors Need to Do

Step 1. Remain calm. Step 2. See step 1.

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May 24, 2019 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp

So, You Want to Sell Your House: A Not-Quite-Step-By-Step Guide

The "Motley Fool Answers" team leads you through the process and offers their best tips.

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