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Tax Day 2026 Deals: Food Discounts and Freebies at Subway, Krispy Kreme, TurboTax, and More on April 15
Discounts You can score some sweet deals on April 15 in some select restaurants like Burger King, Shake Shack, Krispy Kreme, and more.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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My Husband Wants Me to Stop Giving Each of Our 'Kids' $1K/month
We are 68 and retired with $6.8 million. I just want to help our adult kids pay for daycare and camp for our grandchildren. Should I stop?
By Maurie Backman
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The Best Money Market Funds to Buy
The best money market funds keep your cash safe and earn interest for your portfolio at the same time. That's one constant in an ever-evolving fund industry.
By Tony Dong, MSc
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Financial Illiteracy is a National Crisis, But the Solution is No Mystery
With millions of people dealing with financial strain, it's long past time for schools to be teaching our students how to manage money.
By Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne
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Protection vs Performance: How Is Your Financial Success Being Measured?
Returns still matter, but lasting performance is increasingly defined by how well a plan protects against volatility while preserving flexibility and your legacy.
By Jared Nepa
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3 Questions That Reveal the Best Age to Take Social Security
The Social Security decision should reflect how clients want to spend, withdraw from wealth and experience retirement. Here's how advisers can find that out.
By Matthew Sommer, PhD, CFA®
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What Time Is the 2026 Tax Deadline?
Tax Day If you like to wait until the last possible minute to file your tax return, you should at least know how much time you have.
By Rocky Mengle
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Use the 529 Grandparent Loophole To Maximize College Savings
Use the 529 grandparent loophole to fund a grandchild’s education without impacting their financial aid eligibility.
By Erin Bendig
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Best 529 Plans of 2026
Check out the best 529 plans of 2026 to find the best plan for your child or grandchild’s college savings.
By Erin Bendig
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How to Save on Booking a Cruise
Booking a cruise using credit card rewards and travel agents can help snag the best deals.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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The Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards for You
credit cards Pack your bags and earn rewards for traveling. We chose the best cards for airline, hotel and other perks to help you save money.
By Sean Jackson
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Earn a $1,000 Bonus Offer with this Capital One Card
Get the Capital One Venture Rewards credit card for huge travel perks and a bonus offer worth $1,000.
By Ellen B. Kennedy
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25 Stocks That Could Rally 45% or More
Analysts say these S&P 500 stocks have at least 45% price upside over the next year or so.
By Dan Burrows
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Estate Planning Quiz: Are You Making These 10 Common Errors?
Quiz From "tax traps" to "safety deposit box blunders," discover the 10 most common mistakes people make when planning their estate.
By Donna LeValley
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7 Rental Car Fees to Avoid
Rental car fees add up. You could pay double the daily rate unless you just say no at the counter.
By Daniel Bortz
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Want to Retire With $100K a Year? Here's How Much to Save
What "magic number" will be enough to generate $100K a year in retirement income? We do the math for you.
By Adam Shell
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Filing Taxes Last Minute? 8 Things to Double-Check Before You File
Tax Day Tax Day is just around the corner. And while last-minute filing is common, rushing can cause mistakes that delay refunds, trigger IRS notices, or require costly corrections later.
By Chrissy Paradis
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Will Retirement Be Enough to Break My Phone Habit?
Older adults spend more time on screens than any other age group — and retirement doesn't automatically change that. Here's what might actually help.
By Jacob Schroeder
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The Best Municipal Bond ETFs to Buy Now
Taxes can severely reduce the income a bond ETF produces. The best tax-free municipal bond ETFs can mitigate that impact on your portfolio.
By Tony Dong, MSc
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Middle Wealthy and Retired? Where to Find Financial Advice that Fits
Too rich for basic financial advice but not rich enough for private client services? What's the best way to plug the "middle wealthy" retirement planning gap?
By John Vandergriff
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The Real Reason You're Never Promoted (and How to Change That)
Delivering strong results but always passed over for promotion? Find out what's really behind your lack of advancement and how to get to the next level.
By Maharukh Dalal, MBA, CPCC
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Launching a Small Business? Avoid These 2 Costly Mistakes
Experts explain why skipping business insurance is a false economy, and how to avoid being accused of unfair competition when setting up a new business.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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Mailing Your Tax Return This Year? What to Know Before You Do
Tax Filing There are plenty of reasons not to mail your tax return this year, but here’s what you should know if you are.
By Katelyn Washington
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Tax Day: Is the Post Office Open Late on April 15? What to Know for 2026
Tax Filing Tax Day means some people need to mail their federal income tax returns.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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10 States With the Lowest Sales Tax
Sales Tax Living in one of the lowest sales tax states doesn't always mean you'll pay less.
By Katelyn Washington
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5 Social Security Myths That Can Cost You Thousands
Before you collect Social Security benefits, make sure you don't believe any of these falsehoods.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Is Your Estate at Risk? The 5 Trusts You May Be Missing
You can use these trusts to cement your legacy, organize your estate and limit your exposure to estate and gift taxes.
By Donna LeValley
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13 Worst Things to Buy at Dollar Stores
These discount retailers stock plenty of bargains, but not every product is worth the buck.
By Bob Niedt
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The New 65? Why the Healthiest Retirees Are Throwing Out the Old Playbook
How the healthiest retirees are rethinking the back half of retirement.
By Kathryn Pomroy
