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Paramount+ Premium Debuts: Why "With Showtime" Got the Cut
Paramount+ drops its "with Showtime" label — same price, same content, simpler branding as Showtime titles spread across plans.
By Choncé Maddox Published
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The Best 3-Year CDs of 2025
Savings Our top 3-year CDs help you earn returns as high as 4%.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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The Extra Standard Deduction for People Age 65 and Older
Tax Deductions The extra standard deduction can help older adults reduce their taxable income.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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I'm 58 and unexpectedly inherited $650K. Does this change my retirement timeline?
We asked an expert financial adviser to weigh in.
By Maurie Backman Published
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Why Smart Retirees Are Ditching Traditional Financial Plans
Financial plans based purely on growth, like the 60/40 portfolio, are built for a different era. Today’s retirees need plans based on real-life risks and goals and that feature these four elements.
By Matthew Eilers Published
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To My Small Business: Well, I've Been Afraid of Changin', 'Cause I've Built My Life Around You
While thinking about succession planning might feel like anticipating a landslide (here's to you, Fleetwood Mac), there are strategies you can implement to manage the uncertainty and the transition.
By Mark Valentino Published
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The Average Social Security Check by Age
Compare your average Social Security check with others of your age, and plan for the future.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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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's How 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