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Michael S. Fischer

Michael S. Fischer

Michael S. Fischer is a longtime contributing writer for ThinkAdvisor. He previously reported on trade and intellectual property topics for the Economist Intelligence Unit and covered the hedge fund industry for MARHedge and Reuters News Service.

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May 06, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor

Charitable Gifts From IRAs Shot Up by 74% in 2018

A new report says demographics and tax law changes are driving the increase.

By Michael S. Fischer

3 minute read

March 29, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor

What Will Retirement Look Like for Millennials?

This generation has advantanges, and some disadvantages, over older generations, Brookings reports.

By Michael S. Fischer

4 minute read

March 21, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor

IRS' Top 12 Tax Scams to Avoid: 2019

Technology helps the IRS catch offenders, but taxpayers still need to be wary.

By Michael S. Fischer

2 minute read

March 12, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor

Millennials See a Cashless Future but Lack Credit Knowledge: Study

A TD Bank survey finds millennials often fall short on using credit properly.

By Michael S. Fischer

3 minute read

February 19, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor

What Millennials Want From Their Advisors: Nationwide

Researchers asked millennials what they look for in an advisor and what they want advisors to do.

By Michael S. Fischer

5 minute read

January 15, 2019 | ThinkAdvisor

12 Best States for Retirement: 2019

WalletHub found a big difference in costs among the states, which were also ranked on health care and quality of life.

By Michael S. Fischer

2 minute read

August 16, 2018 | ThinkAdvisor

At Retirement, Would You Pick $500,000 Payout or $2,700 a Month for Life?

TIAA survey of employers reveals what workers would choose for retirement: lump sum payout or lifetime income?

By Michael S. Fischer

4 minute read

July 20, 2018 | ThinkAdvisor

Millennial Homebuyers Could Be Making a Big Financial Mistake

Buyers' remorse is rampant among millennials who buy a home, and the purchase could damage their financial health, Bank of the West says.

By Michael S. Fischer

6 minute read