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The Best High-Yield Savings Accounts of June 2025
Our top high-yield savings account picks earn you rates as high as 4.35%, helping you outpace inflation and grow your savings quicker.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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What Is a Safe Harbor 401(k)?
Part of the Small Business Job Protection Act, this type of 401(k) makes it easier for small businesses to offer retirement plans to their employees.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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What Are Dividend Stocks?
Dividend-paying stocks are wise additions to most portfolios. Let's answer the question "what are dividend stocks" and learn how to find the best ones.
By Mark R. Hake, CFA Last updated
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When Is Amazon Prime Day? Everything We Know So Far, Plus Early Deals
Amazon Prime Here are the key Amazon Prime Day dates and details you need to know, plus some of our favorite early deals to shop ahead of the sale.
By Rachael Green Last updated
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TIPS vs I-Bonds
Both TIPS and I-bonds are hedges against inflation. Learn about the pros and cons of each before you invest.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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The Benefits of I Bonds vs EE Bonds to Store Your Savings
All of the information you'll need to choose between Series I and EE savings bonds is right here.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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New Trump 'Big Bill' Incentive Could Help Donors Avoid Capital Gains Tax
Tax Policy As U.S. Senate Republicans mark up their version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, one provision could give some donors a major tax break.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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Need More Money for Retirement? You May Have Already Saved It. Here are Nine Ways to Find Your Lost 401(k).
Over 29 million lost 401(k) accounts worth almost $1.65 trillion have been forgotten by their owners. Here are nine ways you can locate your account.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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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 Last updated
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Best Cash Back Credit Cards of 2025
Credit Cards If you're searching for a credit card that rewards you for everyday purchases, we've chosen the best.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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Who Will Replace Jerome Powell as Fed Chair?
Buzz is building that President Trump could announce Fed Chair Powell's replacement sooner rather than later, even though his term doesn't end until next year.
By Jeff Reeves Last updated
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The Bull Case for the Second Half of 2025
This strategist sees a volatile market segueing to a strong close this year.
By Anne Kates Smith Published
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How New Retirees are Navigating Current Uncertainty
‘I Picked a Helluva Time to Retire.’ Six strategies for new retirees facing a dicey stock market and unpredictable economy.
By Chris Taylor Published
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Will an AI Robot Take Care of You in Old Age?
AI Robots may be just the help older adults and their caretakers need for a host of tasks. Just don't expect it to be a cute little humanoid — yet.
By Jacob Schroeder Published
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7 Essential Investing Rules We All Should Know
The best time to start investing is right now. That's just one vital rule investors should be familiar with. Here are six more.
By Jacob Schroeder Published
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These Are the Key Tariff Issues to Watch in Coming Months
While they're not dominating headlines right now, tariffs are not over. Some key dates are coming up fast that could upend markets all over again.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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Technology Unleashes the Power of Year-Round Tax-Loss Harvesting
Tech advancements have made it possible to continuously monitor and rebalance portfolios, allowing for harvesting losses throughout the year rather than just once a year.
By David Stern, CFA® Published
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The Fiduciary Firewall: An Expert's Five-Step Guide to Honest Financial Planning
Armed with education and awareness, you can avoid unethical people in the financial industry by seeking fee-only fiduciaries and sharing your knowledge with others.
By David Bromelkamp Published
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How to Open a Roth IRA in 5 Simple Steps
retirement Here's what you need to know in order to open a Roth IRA.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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How Much Life Insurance Do You Need?
insurance When assessing how much life insurance you need, take a systematic approach instead of relying on rules of thumb.
By Kimberly Lankford Last updated
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7 Gas-Saving Tips That Actually Work to Save Money at the Pump
These are gas-saving tips that will actually work for you and your car this year.
By David Muhlbaum Last updated
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Money Market Account Basics
savings Money market accounts give you rates of return rivaling high-yield savings accounts, with more flexibility to access your cash.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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No Social Security Tax Cuts in Trump’s 'Big Bill'? What Retirees Need to Know
Tax Policy Eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits is missing from President Trump’s proposed tax overhaul. Here’s why and what an alternative offering could mean for retirement taxes.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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How to Cut Your Auto and Home Insurance Bills This Year
Protecting your car and home with insurance is getting a lot more costly. Use these tips to minimize the pain of rising premiums.
By David Rodeck Last updated
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What is the IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount)?
IRMAA is a surcharge added to your Medicare Part B and Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage premiums if your income is above a certain level. Here's what you need to know.
By Donna LeValley Published
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Should You Get Earthquake Insurance?
Standard home insurance doesn’t cover earthquakes, but paying extra for earthquake insurance isn’t just for Californians.
By Rachael Green Last updated
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The Best European Stocks to Buy
European stocks are cheaper than their U.S. counterparts, and there are plenty of high-quality companies to choose from. Here's how you can find them.
By Coryanne Hicks Last updated
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Best No-Penalty CD Rates: Lock in Rates Over 4%
No-penalty CDs give you the best of both worlds. You'll earn a healthy rate of return with the ability to take some withdrawals throughout the term.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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What to Do and What Not to Do When Markets Get Turbulent
Follow these tips and strategies to help you navigate investing turbulence.
By John Waggoner Published