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Why 'We Could Have Been Killed!' Doesn't Mean You Can SueA couple wanted to sue an auto dealership for a negligent repair they said could have proved fatal. Their claim had no legal basis. Then it took a darker turn.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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Why More Adult Children Are Choosing EstrangementMillions of parents are being cut off by their grown children. Experts explain what went wrong — and the only realistic path back.
By Alina Tugend
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5 Costly Inherited IRA Mistakes That Drain Your AccountWhether you're leaving your heirs an IRA or expect to inherit one, understanding withdrawal rules now will help ensure the IRS doesn't get a generous share.
By Eric W. Bond
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How to Grow Your Business During Economic UncertaintyGrowth-minded companies shouldn't wait for the economy to improve before going ahead with plans to expand. The real risk to the business is doing nothing.
By Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne
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When Will Social Security and Medicare Run Out of Money?The Social Security and Medicare trust funds, which help cover benefits, are projected to deplete their surpluses. What happens when this safety net faces a shortfall?
By Elaine Silvestrini
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32 Ways to Earn Extra Cash in 2026business Check out these cool side hustles to earn bonus bucks this year.
By Bob Niedt
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Is It Still Worth Opening a High-Yield Savings Account After the Fed's Decision?The Fed held interest rates steady in October. Here's why a high-yield savings account could still be a smart move for your money.
By Sean Jackson
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The Social Security Glitch That Freezes Your Cash, Medicare, and IdentityAs many as 12,000 people a year are mistakenly declared dead by the SSA, stopping their Social Security and Medicare benefits cold. Here's what to do if it happens to you.
By Donna LeValley
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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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How Much Will Social Security's 2032 Shortfall Cost You?The SS trust fund will be insolvent in 2032 and will have to reduce benefits by 22%. Here is how much more you need to save to cover the shortfall, by age.
By Donna LeValley
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How the IRS Taxes Retirement IncomeRetirement Taxes It's important to know how common sources of retirement income are taxed.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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States That Don't Tax Pension IncomeRetirement Taxes More than a dozen states don't tax pension income regardless of your age or how much money you have.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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Alaska Tax Guide 2026State Tax Explore Alaska's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Alaska compares nationwide.
By Katelyn Washington
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District of Columbia Tax GuideState Tax Explore the District of Columbia's tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how District of Columbia compares nationwide.
By Katelyn Washington
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The Best 3-Year CDs: Earn Up to 4.60%Savings Compare top CD rates, minimum deposits and early withdrawal penalties to grow your savings.
By Sean Jackson
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Most Expensive States for Retired Military Service MembersRetirement Veterans can keep more of their military retirement pay by avoiding these high-taxed, most expensive states for retired service members.
By Katelyn Washington
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Military Veterans Tax Benefits: What You Need to KnowTax Breaks Veterans may be eligible for certain federal and state tax benefits.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Did I Miss My Chance to Do a Roth Conversion?This week's Wealth Wise advice column consults financial experts on managing Roth conversions in your 70s and beyond.
By Maurie Backman
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Cash Balance Plans & 401(k)s for Business OwnersMost business owners stop at a 401(k), but you have other valuable pre-tax options, including cash balance plans. Just be sure to act before December 31.
By Mitchell Monson, CEP®
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Could an Incentive Trust Help Your Child Find Their Way?An carefully structured incentive trust can encourage adult children to be more responsible by only distributing an inheritance when they reach specific goals.
By Klaus Gottlieb, Esq.
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The Only 5 Investment Funds You Really Need, According to Wall Street ExpertsWe asked Wall Street experts to name the five investment funds you really need.
By Simon Constable
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QQQ vs SPY: What $1,000 Invested 20 Years Ago Is Worth NowMega-cap tech and communications stocks deliver outsized rewards — and greater risk.
By Dan Burrows
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How to Use AI to Help Your Holiday ShoppingFrom saving money to picking the best gifts, tech can lend a hand this season — if you feed it the right information first.
By Beth Braverman
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As Rates Rise, Tapping Home Equity Gets TrickierWringing cash from your house can still make sense, but you need to take extra care to nab the best deal on a new loan.
By Kim Clark
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How Charitable Giving Can Be a Smart Financial MoveIf charitable giving is on your to-do list as year-end approaches, there are several ways you can maximize your impact while doing your own finances some good.
By Lawrence Sprung, CFP®, CEPA®
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3 Costly RMD Tax Mistakes to Avoid in Your 70sDon't stop tax planning when RMDs start. Making these common tax mistakes in your 70s can result in needlessly generous payments to the IRS.
By Jeremy Keil, CFP®, CFA®, CKA®
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2026 Tax Brackets and Marginal Federal Income Tax RatesIncome Tax Knowing your federal tax bracket is essential, as it determines your marginal income tax rate for the year.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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2 Sectors, 4 Stocks to Buy This NovemberBlack Friday. Cyber Monday. The midterm elections. We ignore them all when looking for the best stocks to buy this November.
By Kyle Woodley
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My First $1 Million: Retired Banking VP, 70, Bexley, Ohio"I enjoyed the journey. The challenge of selecting and making good investments kinda fed on itself over the years."
By Joyce Lamb
