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These strategies will have you maximizing CD returns even with rising inflation.

By Sean Jackson

Here are expensive travel mistakes people make, including insurance, unnecessary fees and more.

By Daniel Bortz

Economic Forecasts Low savings rates and higher gasoline costs imply a slowdown in spending at some point.

By David Payne

The Cerebras IPO is one of the biggest offerings of the year so far, with the AI company making its market debut on Thursday, May 14.

By Karee Venema

IPOs The biggest IPOS in U.S. history include a major chipmaker, a ride-hailing firm and a handful of global telecoms.

By Tom Taulli

gold Gold ETFs can provide hedging and diversification benefits without the hassle of holding and storing physical bullion.

By Tony Dong, MSc

Signing up for Medicare can be complicated, and mistakes can be costly. Let's demystify these five Medicare myths to avoid expensive penalties.

By Donna LeValley

How did your 401(k) balance rank vs savers your age in the fourth quarter? Learn the keys to building a retirement account that will last a lifetime.

By Adam Shell

Travel Tax Going somewhere? Use what gets left behind to your advantage on your 2026 vacation.

By Kate Schubel

We asked financial advisers whether this 62-year-old should take the six-month buyout and retire, or work a few more years.

By Donna Fuscaldo

The "alt-first" strategy swaps out bonds for high-end private investments that keep your wealth growing regardless of what the stock market does.

By Adam Bergman

If you're feeling that your finances aren't where they should be, make sure you're using the right benchmarks to measure your progress.

By Ronnie Thompson

In a crowded market, active ETFs stand out as a versatile solution, generating income and growth for clients, while retaining flexibility for advisers.

By Nicholas W. Puncer, CFA®, CFP®

Residency in a second country can expand a company's global mobility, deepen its hiring pool, diversify suppliers and establish alternative production sites.

By Marco Permunian

Buying a second home during retirement, especially if your savings are solid, can improve your lifestyle or be a strategic financial choice. But it requires meticulous planning.

By Kathryn Pomroy

Life insurance can do more than just provide for your heirs — here's how to maximize your policy while you’re still here.

By Laura Gariepy

The Senate has confirmed President Trump's nominee, and though he can't cut rates all by himself, there are three things Kevin Warsh can do to change the Fed.

By David Dittman

This early-retirement hack lets you tap your retirement savings without tax penalties, helping bridge the gap to Social Security. But you must plan well.

By Jacob Schroeder

Quiz Take our 10-question quiz to test your understanding of the critical milestones and decisions you'll encounter as you turn 65.

By Donna LeValley

Understanding the changes happening to Medicare in 2026 will help you work out whether original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan is best for you.

By Donna LeValley

Apple agreed to a $250 million settlement tied to delayed Siri AI features. Here’s who might qualify for payments.

By Paige Cerulli

Should we sign up for a Health Savings Account (HSA) and embrace even more healthcare paperwork? We'd rather plan vacations than track receipts.

By Maurie Backman

Diligent savers who take steps to capitalize on these tax-saving opportunities can keep more of their wealth and even help build a tax-efficient legacy.

By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®

Retirement plans that are properly engineered have less chance of collapsing under the weight of increased longevity and other stresses. Will yours stand up?

By Stephen Schmitt

Many retirees have made Florida their home, but is it right for you? Where you choose to set up your retirement life means considering more than the weather.

By Chris Dixon, RFC®

tech stocks Artificial intelligence is the catalyst for what many observers recognize as a fourth industrial revolution. Here are the best AI stocks to buy right now.

By Tom Taulli

retirement Why visit a government office to get your Social Security business done? You can do much of it online.

By Bob Niedt