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Taylor Swift Can Shake Off Wedding Costs — But Most Couples Can't: The Price of Getting Married in 2025
From engagement rings to bachelor parties, here's what it really costs to get married in 2025.
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Kiplinger GDP Outlook: No Recession, But Low Economic Growth
Kiplinger Forecasts In the latest Kiplinger GDP forecast, we expect modest-to-moderate growth in the second half of 2025 and through 2026.
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Powerball $950M Jackpot Winner Will Get a Hefty Tax Bill for 2025
Lottery Taxes Whenever someone wins Powerball, the federal government gets a chunk of the prize from taxes.
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How to Keep Your Work Friends After You Retire
Work friendships can boost teamwork, lift your spirits, and make the job more fun. But when you retire, these friendships can fade. Here's a look at why that happens and what you can do about it.
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DexCom, GE, SLB: Why Experts Rate These Stocks at Strong Buy
Wall Street gives these three diverse names Strong Buy recommendations with high potential upside.
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How Home Appraisals Work — and What the Final Value Means
From comps to contingencies, here’s what a home appraisal reveals about your property’s true worth.
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These 5 Rules Separate the Rich From Everyone Else
From ownership to mindset, these core principles help explain why some people build lasting wealth and others stay stuck.
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Retirees, Make These Financial Moves Before the Fed Cuts Rates
The Fed will likely reduce interest rates in mid-September. Financial experts explain where retirees should invest now to boost retirement funds.
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How to Handle Costly Medical Bills — Smartly
If you’re looking for a way to pay for looming health care expenses, or if you’ve already fallen into debt, you have avenues to ease the burden.
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I'm an Annuities Expert: Here Are Two Ways to Use Annuities to Benefit From the OBBB
To qualify for a new tax break included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, some older adults need to lower their taxable income. Annuities can make that happen.
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Here's Why Munis Aren't Just for Wealthy Investors Now
Buyers of all levels should be intrigued by municipal bonds' steep yield curve, strong credit fundamentals and yield levels offering an income buffer.
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CD vs. High-Yield Savings Account: Which is better?
Deciding between a CD vs. high-yield savings account? Here's how to choose based on your savings goals.
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New Trump Tax Bill: Five Changes Homeowners Need to Know Now
Tax Changes Trump’s new tax legislation is reshaping how tax breaks for homeowners work.
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The Smart Way to Retire: 13 Habits to Steal From the Wealthy
Check out these practical strategies that anyone can adopt, not just the rich, and get closer to achieving your retirement dreams.
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Snowbirds — Want to Ship Your Car to Another State? Beware These Scams
Snowbird season is still a couple of months away, but if you plan to ship your car down south or across the country, here's how to avoid three common scams.
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Should You Sell Your House Now or Wait? What to Consider
With rates holding steady and market shifts ahead, here's how to decide whether to list your house or wait.
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Are There Opportunities to Invest in China?
Opportunities to invest in China are plentiful and, arguably, shouldn't be ignored in the U.S. Here's where to look.
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Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: Are These 5 Stocks Too Overvalued to Buy Now?
Investors worried about missing the boat on overvalued stocks need not fret. These five names, while expensive, are still seeing lots of love from analysts.
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I'm a Financial Planning Pro: Do Your Family a Final Favor and Write Them a Love Letter
Specify your preferences in this personal document that shares your wishes on how you want to be remembered and celebrated. Your family will thank you for easing an emotional time.
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The Future of Financial Advice Is Human: Gen Z Trusts Advisers, But AI Skills Matter
Graduates entering the workforce trust human advisers more than AI tools with their financial planning. But AI can still enhance the client/adviser relationship.
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Can President Trump Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook?
Markets hate uncertainty, especially when it comes to monetary policy and interest rates, and questions about the Fed are compounding.
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Will You Get a ‘Surprise’ Tax Bill on Your Social Security Benefits in Retirement?
Retirement Taxes Social Security benefit payments might land you in hot water when filing 2025 taxes — here are three reasons why.
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I’m 53, make $500,000 a year and live paycheck to paycheck. I want to retire at 65 but we only have $200,000 saved. Am I nuts?
We asked an expert wealth planner for advice.
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So You Want to Age in Place: What Most People Overlook
If you want to age in place in your current home, near the beach or in the mountains, one risk could upend your plans. Here's what you need to know.
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The 100 Minus Your Age Rule May Be the Easiest Asset Allocation Strategy, but Is It the Best?
The 100 Minus Your Age rule is a quick, back-of-the-envelope calculation that can help determine your appropriate allocation to stocks and bonds.
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Need to Call Social Security? Be Ready to Hold
Staff cuts and redeployments may translate into long wait times. Can tech help?
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I'm a Wealth Adviser: If You're a DIY Investor, Don't Make These Five Mistakes
Even though you may feel confident because of easy access to investing information, you may be making mistakes that could compromise your long-term performance. Here's what you should know.
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Building a Business That Lasts: The Critical Steps to Avoid Blunders
'Another Way' author David Whorton offers advice on how to build an 'evergreen' business that endures by avoiding common pitfalls that can lead to failure.
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The Cheapest Places To Retire in the US
When you're trying to balance a fixed income with an enjoyable retirement, cost of living is a crucial factor to consider. Is your state the best?
