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Amazon vs. Walmart: Who Has the Cheaper Grocery Prices?
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Give Cash Now, Cut Your Estate Tax Later
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4 Steps to Take if You Lose Your Job Near Retirement
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Gradual Slowing for Job Growth Ahead Despite Strong Nov. Numbers
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5 Mistakes Veterans Most Often Make When Filing for Disability Benefits
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Divorcing a Trustee: Do You Need a Prenuptial?
Investing
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5 of the Best Preferred Stock ETFs for High and Stable Dividends
ETFs While you can easily purchase individual preferred stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) allow you to reduce your risk by investing in baskets of preferreds.
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Don’t Poke the Bear! How to Respond to Angry Customers
Arguing, doubling down and refusing to negotiate could make matters worse, so it’s best to aim for a win-win solution. And if that doesn’t work…
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Stock Market Today: Stocks Stabilize After Jobs Report Jolt
The November jobs report blew past expectations, sending the markets sharply lower at the open.
Personal Finance
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The Slump in Housing Prices Isn’t Over
Economic Forecasts Home prices aren’t falling (yet), but their ascent is leveling off as higher mortgage rates dent the market.
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Should I Cancel Amazon Prime? Here Are 12 Good Reasons
Amazon Prime The giant retailer had a year of ups and downs, leaving many wondering: Do I need Amazon Prime?
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The Best Balance Transfer Credit Cards
Balance transfer credit cards have the power to drastically cut your payments with 0% APR. But there’s a cost, and rules to follow.
Taxes
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California Stimulus Checks: State Starts Final Push on Payments
California will be sending stimulus payment debit cards for only a few more weeks.
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State "Stimulus Checks" in 2022 – Payments Are Still Being Sent
To help counter high inflation, pandemic woes and other financial hardships, some states are sending tax rebate "stimulus" checks or other payments to residents.
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Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate
capital gains tax Selling your home or a rental property at a gain? Here are important capital gains tax rules to keep in mind.
Retirement
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What Assets Should You Put (or Not Put) in Your Trust?
estate planning A revocable living trust is a great tool to help your assets pass smoothly to your beneficiaries. While some assets belong in a trust, what assets cannot be placed in a trust?
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2 Ways Retirees Can Defuse a Tax Bomb (It’s Not Too Late!)
If you’re retired and find yourself sitting on a “tax bomb,” you may think there’s nothing you can do. But two strategies could seriously reduce your taxes in retirement.
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Short-Term Investments to Protect Against Inflation and Market Volatility
Rates on Series I savings bonds, T-bills and fixed annuities are all above historical averages and could serve investors well during turbulent times like these.
