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Recent Market Volatility Offers Valuable Lessons for Investors

Stocks will always rise and fall, but strategic investors can benefit through dollar-cost averaging, rebalancing in down markets and taking the long view.

Retiring Early? This Strategy Cuts Your Income Tax to Zero

When retiring early, married couples can use this little-known (and legitimate) strategy to take a six-figure income every year — tax-free.

By Mike Palmer, CFP Published 5 July 25

Retirement Planning
Ditch the Golf Shoes: Your Retirement Needs a Side Gig

A side gig in retirement can help combat boredom, loneliness and the threat of inflation eroding your savings. And the earlier you start planning, the better.

By Andrew Crowell Published 5 July 25

Retirement Planning
The Best Aerospace and Defense ETFs to Buy

The best aerospace and defense ETFs can help investors capitalize on higher government defense spending or hedge against the potential of a large-scale conflict.

By Tony Dong, MSc Published 4 July 25

ETFs

Personal Finance

How to Find the Best Travel Dupes for Your Dreams

You don’t have to bust your budget or battle big crowds to enjoy pristine natural beauty, rich culture, authentic cuisine and more.

Taxes

Elon Musk and Most Taxpayers Don't Like What's in Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'

Tax Policy President Trump is betting big on his newest tax cuts, signed into law on July 4. But not everyone is on board.

Retirement

Ask the Editor — Tax Questions on Inherited IRAs

Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer tax questions from readers on the rules on inheriting IRAs.