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Should You Get Home or Car Insurance Through Costco?Costco car and home insurance policies offer many perks for Costco members, including discounts and extra coverage options for more protection.
By Paige Cerulli
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Average Spending by Age for Those 55 and OverAre you overspending in retirement? See how average household spending shifts from age 55 to 75+ across housing, healthcare, and transportation.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Earn Delta SkyMiles Worth up to $1,200Delta SkyMiles and American Express provide welcome offers worth up to 100,000 SkyMiles on three personal credit cards. You can also get an annual free companion ticket.
By Sean Jackson
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Best Airline Credit Card Bonuses That Come with Free Companion TicketsWe’ve rounded up the two best airline credit card bonuses worth up to $720 to help you rack up miles, earn a companion pass and pay for your next big vacation.
By Sean Jackson
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Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction FeesEnjoy traveling abroad? Find a credit card with no foreign transaction fees, or your spending could add up to a big chunk of change.
By Sean Jackson
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What Happens if the Company Behind Your EV DisappearsEV sales are declining, forcing some manufacturers to leave the market. If you own an EV and the manufacturer folds, here's what you need to know.
By Sean Jackson
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Where Should You Stash $100k Now?With inflation rising, where you store your cash matters. If you have $100k to save, here are two smart choices to consider and how much you'll earn with each.
By Sean Jackson
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Smart Transportation Alternatives for Seniors to Avoid Rising Gas PricesRising gas prices don't have to dictate your trips. Here are three smart alternatives that help you get to where you need to go without the high costs.
By Sean Jackson
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Should You Withhold Tax From Social Security Benefits?Social Security Having taxes withheld from Social Security benefits can help retirees avoid a surprise when tax season arrives.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Should You Go All In on an S&P 500 ETF for Retirement Savings?The S&P 500 has been a portfolio staple for generations. But how should an index ETF actually fit into your retirement strategy? Here is what experts say.
By Maurie Backman
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5 Little-Known Senior Tax Deductions in 2026Retirement Tax Some may sound like myths, but these unique tax write-offs can be approved under strict IRS medical guidelines — provided you have the right paperwork.
By Kate Schubel
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The Retirement Tax Assumption That Could Cost YouIncome from multiple sources such as pretax accounts and Social Security can result in a tax bill that might surprise you … and not in a good way.
By John Jones, ChFC®, EA, BCP®
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Loyalty Points vs Empathy: A Widow’s StoryA widow was blocked from using her late husband's loyalty points. This is what businesses can learn about compassionate customer service from her story.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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When Traditional Portfolios Fall Short for Business Owners Post-Liquidity, Dividend Growth Strategies Can Hit the Mark: Here's WhyAfter selling a business, former owners can struggle with relying on income from a traditional portfolio. Dividend growth strategies may be a much better fit.
By Nicholas W. Puncer, CFA®, CFP®
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How to Invest in the Modern Space RaceSpaceX isn't the only company shooting for the Moon and beyond.
By Simon Constable
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Can You Spot These 5 Common IRS Audit Red Flags?Quiz Don't let a simple filing mistake put your tax return in the crosshairs. Test your knowledge before the IRS does.
By Kate Schubel
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How to Use the Dividend Barbell Rule in Retirement With ETFsRetirees can balance current cash flow with long-term growth by combining high-yield and dividend growth ETFs. Here's how it works.
By Tony Dong, MSc, CETF
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Vanguard ETFs vs Mutual Funds: Which Make for Better Investments?mutual funds Distinguishing Vanguard ETFs vs mutual funds is key for investors, considering Vanguard is one of the largest low-cost fund sponsors in the U.S.
By Kyle Woodley
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Google Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have TodayGoogle parent Alphabet has been a market-beating machine for ages.
By Dan Burrows
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Your Medicare Costs Are Set to Soar Over the Next DecadeMedicare beneficiaries will face higher premiums, deductibles and surcharges starting in 2026 and continuing over the next decade. Here's what you need to know.
By Donna LeValley
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How to Retire Early in 7 StepsHere is the secret sauce for retiring early. You can try out that dream career or hobby, travel or just slow down, but be sure it's what you really want.
By Jacob Schroeder
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Concert Cancellations: How to Protect Your WalletLearn why some concerts are being canceled and how to protect yourself from nonrefundable travel expenses.
By Choncé Maddox
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Want to Retire Abroad? Here Is How to Actually Make the MoveAdventure, lower costs, affordable healthcare and a richer life can all be yours overseas — but you have to nail the practical details first.
By Diane Harris
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2032 Social Security Cuts: What Retirees Stand to Lose in Every StateReducing Social Security benefits doesn't just impact retirees — it hits state economies, creating a double-whammy effect of smaller checks and lower GDPs.
By Donna LeValley
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4 Ways to Navigate the Pressures of a 30-Year RetirementBy focusing on a "preservation mindset" that balances reliable income, smart tax planning and market protection, you can build a financial strategy to help your money last as long as you do.
By Larry Martin, CFP®, ChFC®, RICP®
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How to Navigate Your Parents' Older Years as an Only ChildIf you're the only child of aging parents, decisions about care and financial affairs may fall to you. These are the risks — and the conversations to have now.
By Mary Ware, CFP®, CIMA®, CDFA®
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How to Make a Corporate Event Less Lavish But More ImpactfulAs corporate budgets tighten, leaders are realizing that meaningful gatherings aren't defined by expensive spectacles but the genuine connections they foster.
By Sharon Reus
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Can You Trust AI Financial Advice? We Tested ItWe tested AI chatbots on five real-life financial challenges and compared their advice with guidance from human financial planners.
By Chris Taylor
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Beyond AI: Why Our Top Dividend Stocks Remain Reliable PicksOur favorite dividend-paying stocks may be lagging the broader market, but a double-digit return with income to boot isn't all that bad.
By David Milstead
