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How to keep your home cool when even the corn is sweating this summer.

By Rachael Green

Membership comes with many perks to benefit shoppers. However, with the rising costs, is Amazon Prime worth it?

By Rachael Green

How dropping Nike for Costco could secure defensive wealth during 2026's market churn.

By James K. Glassman

With inflation and volatility, how careful should I be?

By Maurie Backman

From saving too little to claiming Social Security too early, there are plenty of ways that current and future retirees can sabotage their golden years.

By Bob Niedt

I love my grandkids, but It's too much. What should I do? We asked therapists and relationship experts for advice.

By Maurie Backman

Tax Deductions The extra standard deduction can help older adults reduce their taxable income.

By Kelley R. Taylor

Our guide to Amazon Prime Day. From finding the best deals and whether it is worth the hype.

By Kathryn Pomroy

If you need cash, you need to choose the type of loan that best fits your situation. We break down your borrowing options and how to use them effectively.

By David Rodeck

An estate plan requires a three-step process of design, structure and the often-missed step of funding your assets to ensure your wishes are legally executed.

By John Vandergriff

Although millions of Americans don't have access to a 401(k), there are plenty of other ways to save for retirement. And the sooner you start, the better.

By Chad Waddoups

The new tax-advantaged vehicles can give kids a leg up on savings, but they're not the best option for everyone.

By Beth Braverman

With inflation rising, where you store your cash is more important than ever.

By Sean Jackson

The Brown Capital Management International Small Company Fund has been in a yearlong slump, but the tide may be turning.

By Nellie S. Huang

At both the federal and state levels, efforts are underway to give workers a retirement savings boost.

By Lisa Gerstner

In our retirement advice column, Wealth Wise, our reader turns 65 a year before a spouse. Here's how to seamlessly bridge the age gap using veteran benefits.

By Maurie Backman

Real life can lay waste to shaky retirement income formulas. It's better to build a stable plan for your money in three layers: Need, want and grow.

By Michael Reese, CFP®

Even the best financial plan can be derailed when we're too overwhelmed to follow the guidance it sets out, or worse, think we can always act on it tomorrow.

By Ronald “Skip” Skolnik

Cash balance plans are underused despite their potential to boost retirement savings and reduce tax liability for high earners. Time to give them another look.

By Omar A. Morillo, CFP®, ChFC®, AIF®

Patience and good advice are the keys to avoiding making permanent financial mistakes after getting an inheritance.

By Janet Bodnar

The Pimco 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond ETF's tilt toward short-term debt and its high yield have helped it shine over the past year.

By Nellie S. Huang

Millionaires are relocating in record numbers. Discover the five countries attracting the most wealthy newcomers.

By Choncé Maddox

Before giving your kids money in retirement, ask these 3 questions to protect your nest egg and their financial future.

By Donna Fuscaldo

Make these moves to improve your credit health — and push your score to the top of the charts.

By Ella Vincent

"I used to sweat the small stuff, but I have learned, after my wife and I each had a bout with cancer, it's all small stuff."

By Joyce Lamb

Electronic Social Security payments are being touted as faster and safer than paper checks. But those who rely on them will need support to make the transition.

By Martha Shedden, CRPC®, RSSA®

If you wrote off annuities in the past, you might be surprised to learn that higher interest rates and major product improvements have made them more effective

By Mike Decker, NSSA®