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Stock Market Today: Dow Drops 971 Points as Powell Pressure Ramps Up

President Trump is increasing his attacks against Jerome Powell, insisting the Fed chair cut interest rates.

What Is Preferred Stock?

investing Thinking of adding preferred stock to your portfolio? Read on for a breakdown of the pros and cons to buying preferred shares.

By Dan Burrows Last updated 21 April 25

Investing
Dollar-Cost Averaging Into Stocks: How Does DCA Investing Work?

investing A brief primer on dollar-cost averaging into stocks, the popular set-it-and-forget-it investing method.

By Dan Burrows Last updated 21 April 25

Investing
When Should You Hand Over the Keys — to Your Investments?

The secret to retirement planning? "The best time to hand over the keys is before you’ve realized you need to hand over the keys."

By Maurie Backman Published 21 April 25

Retirement-planning

Personal Finance

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You Can Now Renew Your Passport Online

Don't miss out on the cost of your entire trip because you forgot how long it takes to renew your passport. And if you have a passport, you can renew it online.

Taxes

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Missed Tax Day? You Could Still Be Eligible for These Valuable Tax Refunds

Tax Refunds As many as one million taxpayers could be missing out on a significant tax refund.

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Planning for Health Care Costs in Retirement: A Comprehensive Guide

Medical expenses aren't slowing down, and if you're not prepared, they can hit you like a ton of bricks.

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Should You Add an Annuity to Your Retirement Portfolio?

In need of some guaranteed income? An annuity may be the answer if you check off any of these boxes.