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What Does Travel Insurance Cover?Find out what travel insurance covers and whether or not you need it on your next vacation.
By Rachael Green
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How Pet Insurance Works and Understanding Your OptionsPet Savings Learn how pet insurance works and what your coverage options are for both routine and emergency vet bills.
By Rivan V. Stinson
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10 Worst Things to Buy on Amazonspending It's not always cheaper on Amazon, and it's definitely not always worth it. Here are 10 things you shouldn't buy on Amazon.
By Andrea Browne Taylor
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Alternatives to the Rule of 72The Rule of 72 is a simple calculation tool for investors to use, but it's not necessarily the most accurate. Here are some more precise options to try.
By Coryanne Hicks
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What Is the Rule of 72 and How Can Investors Use It?The Rule of 72 is an easy way to calculate how long it will take your investment to double in value. Here's how it works.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA
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How to Add Your Driver’s License or Passport to Apple WalletLearn how to add a driver’s license, state ID or passport-based Digital ID to Apple Wallet, where you can use it and when you still need physical ID.
By Laura Gariepy
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Think Twice Before Getting a Credit Card Cash AdvanceA credit card cash advance can be a quick solution when you need emergency help with money. But you'll pay for the convenience with high interest and fees.
By Ella Vincent
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Still Using a Traditional Savings Account? You Could Be Missing OutA high-yield savings account can help your money earn more while keeping it accessible. Learn how HYSAs work, current rates and their pros and cons.
By Erin Bendig
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This Is Why AI Can't Replace Your Financial AdviserAI can track spending, organize expenses, watch for unusual activity and remind us when to pay bills, but it can't offer personalized financial advice.
By Kevin Brauer, MBA, CPA, CMA
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Which Trust Type Saves Your Kids The Most Money?Inheritance Tax If a basic will isn't enough to protect your family's assets, you have two trust options: revocable vs. irrevocable. But only one is right for you.
By Kate Schubel
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How to Avoid the 1031 Exchange 45-Day TrapA 1031 exchange gives you 45 days to identify your replacement property, but starting the clock unprepared can cost you. Here's how to manage the process.
By Carl E. Sera, CMT
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Trump Account: A Head Start Plus a Learning OpportunityThe government will add $1,000 to Trump Accounts for eligible children, but families who contribute regularly and use them as a learning tool can benefit most.
By Jason “JB” Beckett
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The Key Ingredients for a Successful Move to EuropeMoving to Europe from the U.S. can get more complicated the wealthier you are. Find out what it really takes for a successful move — and how to plan for it.
By Alex Ingrim, Chartered MCSI
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5 Undervalued Stocks to Buy NowThere are high-quality, low-priced opportunities in this market, but you need to know where and how to look. Here are five undervalued stocks to buy right now.
By Kyle Woodley
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How to Talk to Your Kids About Your Will: 6 Ways to Skip the AwkwardnessIt can be hard to talk about estate planning, especially when it comes to your parents, siblings or children. Here's how to get past the awkwardness.
By Jacob Wolinsky
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Is Your Will 'Fair'? Estate Planning Is About More Than MoneyDividing assets equally can still trigger family drama. Here’s how to navigate tax traps, emotional heirlooms, and blended families so your heirs feel loved — not cheated.
By Maurie Backman
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Will You Pay Higher Taxes in Retirement?Your Social Security income and RMDs will most likely combine to deliver a tax torpedo, but there are ways to reduce your income in retirement to pay less tax.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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If You Have a Pension, Smart Tax Planning Starts NowAdding pension income to Social Security benefits and income from required minimum distributions could see you facing a tax torpedo and higher Medicare costs.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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The Best REIT ETFs to BuyETFs REIT ETFs can generate above-average real estate-linked income in a brokerage account without the hassle of property management.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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Why High-Earning Women Retire With Less Than Men: What to DoWomen should move beyond simple saving to a strategy that optimizes taxes, asset location and diversification, so every dollar works toward long-term goals.
By Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA®, CES™
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6 Innovative Ways to Earn Extra Income in RetirementFrom monetizing garage space to selling niche expertise, retirees are boosting cash flow on their own terms.
By Maurie Backman
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How to Maximize OBBBA Tax Breaks for Retirees and Pass It OnOBBBA tax breaks can help you preserve more of what you've saved for retirement. Tax planning can ensure it keeps working for your family after you're gone.
By Jason “JB” Beckett
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Why We Can't Weld Our Way Out of an AI Employment CrisisWhen AI replaces white-collar jobs, workers will be told to "learn a trade." But where's the support for the financial and emotional challenges that causes?
By Jennifer Schwab Wangers
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How to Calculate RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions) for IRAsUnderstand when and how to calculate RMDs and avoid stiff penalties from your tax-deferred IRA.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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5 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I RetiredNot only can these insights save you a boatload of stress later in life, but they can help ensure that you have a happy retirement.
By Pam Krueger
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The $2,500 Tax Break for Paying Your Student LoanTax Deductions Do you qualify for the student loan interest deduction this year?
By Katelyn Washington
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Kentucky Tax GuideState Tax State tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, gas, cigarette, and other taxes that impact Kentucky residents.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Florida Tax GuideState Taxes Explore Florida's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Florida compares nationwide.
By Katelyn Washington
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The TCJA: Key Facts on the 2017 'Trump Tax Cuts'Tax Law How did TCJA provisions impact your wallet?
By Kate Schubel
