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The 9 Best High-Yield ETFs to Buy Now
Investing for Income These high-yield ETFs show that there's no shortage of ways to balance risk and reward in the quest for better-than-average income.
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How Parents Can Teach Their Kids About Cryptocurrency
Starting with explaining the concept of money to begin with can help them grasp the concept of digital currencies.
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How Do You Overcome Stage Fright? These 6 Tips Can Help
Many people fear public speaking more than they fear death, yet advancing professionally could depend on whether you make a good impression when you step up to the microphone.
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Target, Starbucks Team Up for Curbside Pickup
Drive to Target, pick up your stuff — and get coffee without leaving the car. Prefer to stay home altogether? Buy into an offer of free home delivery from Target for a year.
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These Pricey Short-term, High-yield Bond Funds Are Worth It
Boutique, research-driven bond portfolios from David Sherman battle inflation, the Fed and more.
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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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5 Trends in High-Net-Worth Philanthropy
Wealthy families and organizations are giving more to charity but also targeting funding to fewer grants in their efforts to create bigger impacts.
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How to Get Approved for a Credit Card You Want
Get approved for a credit card before you apply, or at least increase your odds of approval.
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6 Ways a DAF Can Make Your Year-End Giving Better Than Ever
Giving appreciated assets instead of cash could be the most tax-smart move you can make with a donor-advised fund, but wait, there's more…
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Life Insurance Strategies to Consider When You Own a Family Business
Not only can life insurance replace lost income, but it can help with estate taxes and provide a sense of fairness for family members who don’t participate in the business.
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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.
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What’s the Difference Between Average and Actual Rate of Return?
An average rate of return can mask losses over time, so what investors really want to keep an eye on is the actual rate of return.
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Can You Build a Retirement Income Plan With Both Risk and Reliability?
Two strategies for making retirement savings last — probability-based income planning and guaranteed income planning — can help ensure you have what you need in your golden years, but which is right for you?
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5 Financial Wellness Tips to Help Weather the Winter
You can regain some control over today’s money pressures by exploring your employer's financial support options and benefits, making plans to save and taking other simple actions.
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10 Common Investing Mistakes That Can Easily Be Avoided
Some of these missteps might be a given when you’re starting out. A financial adviser offers tips on how to stay on track for years to come.
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I'm a New Widow. Who Are the Experts I Should Consult?
A support network of experts who can help a new widow can be just as important as your personal support network at such a difficult time.
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9 Best Commodity ETFs to Buy Now
ETFs These commodity ETFs offer investors exposure to the diverse asset class, which is a helpful hedge against inflation.
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Amazon Health Care Has a New Virtual Clinic: Amazon Clinic
Amazon’s latest foray into health care is Amazon Clinic, offering retail customers treatment for a range of ailments. But don’t expect to actually see anyone.
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What is a Recession? 10 Facts You Need to Know
Markets Fears of an economic downturn are once again on the rise, but what is a recession, exactly? We tackle this and other questions here.
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An RMD Deadline is Approaching Quickly – And Missing It Could Cost You Big Bucks
If you're age 72 or older, take your required minimum distribution now to avoid a big penalty or a double-dip next year.
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Is Your Money Really Working for You? A Math Lesson in Rates of Return
Getting a high average rate of return does not necessarily equate to actual money in our pocket. A personal finance expert explains why math doesn’t equal money.
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What’s Standing in the Way of Your Successful ‘Money Mindset’?
Many of us have common biases that keep us from making the best financial, and other, decisions. Knowing what they are and addressing them can help us set a new path forward.
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Black Friday Store Hours Still Early at Some Retailers
Miss kicking it old-school by shopping at the crack of dawn on Black Friday? These stores are opening their doors early.
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The Best Cash Back Credit Cards
Smart Buying Looking for the credit card that pays the most cash back? These lenders pay the most, with the minimum hassle.
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Getting Ready for Retirement? We Explain Key Elements and Options
Retirement savings are just one component of your financial profile once you hit your golden years.
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3 Deadly Sins of Delaware Statutory Trusts
DSTs can be highly attractive to real estate investors, but it’s imperative to temper expectations and consider the big picture before diving in.
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Volunteering and Donating Can Deliver Feel-Good and Tax Benefits
Giving to others – whether it’s our time, our financial resources or both – can confer a multitude of benefits.
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Before Living Together, Couples Should Get on the Same Page Financially
Knowing where each partner stands in financial discussions will go a long way toward keeping the peace in the relationship, even when it comes to issues like long-term care insurance.
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How Direct Indexing Could Work for You
Tax efficiency is the primary goal for many new direct indexing offerings, but they come with a lot of caveats.
