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Score a Free iPhone or Other Apple Product with Chase Credit Card Rewards Points
Chase credit card customers can get a free iPhone, iMac or other Apple product for less points, now through November.
By Ellen Kennedy Published
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Three Keys to Keeping More of Your Money in Retirement
How well you do your tax planning will determine how much of your retirement income you get to keep and how much goes to Uncle Sam.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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Looking at Being a Stay-at-Home Parent? Four Financial Factors
With childcare costs rising, more parents are considering staying home with the kids. To help with that big decision, here are some things to keep in mind.
By Kelli Kiemle, AIF® Published
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States Sending 'Stimulus' Checks in 2023
Rebate Checks Some people are receiving one-time state rebate checks in 2023. Is your state sending money soon?
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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9 Small-Cap ETFs to Buy Now
ETFs Small-cap ETFs are long-term outperformers – and should be on every investors' radar.
By Will Ashworth Last updated
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Two Big Blind Spots Wealthy People Have About Retirement
High-net-worth people, like everyone else, underestimate their longevity, rising costs in retirement and the emotional impact of their lifestyle changes.
By Aditi Javeri Gokhale Published
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Looking Beyond Dividends: How to Maximize Your Yield
When making investing decisions, considering shareholder yield, rather than only dividend yield, could improve your results.
By Michael Joseph, CFA Published
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Kiplinger Inflation Outlook: The Latest Trend is a Fed-Pleaser
Economic Forecasts Core inflation slows to 4.1%, but larger declines won’t be seen until February.
By David Payne Last updated
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Kiplinger's Retail Outlook: Consumer Spending Dips
Economic Forecasts Consumers take a slight breather after earlier spending binge.
By David Payne Last updated
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Four Reasons to Shop Before Black Friday
Smart Buying It can make financial sense to buy holiday gifts before Black Friday.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Warren Buffett Stocks: The Berkshire Hathaway Portfolio
stocks The Berkshire Hathaway portfolio is a diverse set of blue chips, and increasingly, lesser-known growth bets. Here's a look at every stock picked by Warren Buffett and his lieutenants.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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What Is Intrinsic Value?
Intrinsic value is one way to measure the value of an option contract. Here, we take a closer look at the metric and explain how it is used in options trading.
By Jared Hoffmann Published
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No Grinch Allowed! Inflation-Beating Tips for the Holidays
To make the most of your holiday season, set a budget, plan to pay more than last year and manage expectations — yours and others’.
By Andrew Rosen, CFP®, CEP Last updated
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Mega Millions After Taxes: How Much Will the Winner Get?
Lottery Taxes The Mega Millions jackpot winner will take home much less than the advertised jackpot amount, thanks to taxes.
By Katelyn Washington 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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Six Surprising Things Home Insurance Doesn't Cover
Home insurance protects you from a lot, but not from damage caused by floods, earthquakes, sinkholes, water leaks and a number of other risks.
By Daniel Bortz Published
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This Four-Part Retirement Strategy Can Help Withstand Bad Timing
If you’re worried about the markets being down when it’s time for retirement, consider dividing your assets among different baskets to boost your confidence.
By David W. Johnston, CFP® Published
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Would You Benefit From a Split Interest Income Trust?
If you have a high income, are selling appreciated assets or won the lottery, a split interest income trust could be a boon to you and a designated charity.
By John M. Goralka Published
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When is the Next CPI Report?
CPI Reports When does the next CPI report land and what inflation rate is expected?
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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2023 Child Tax Credit: Who Qualifies and What It’s Worth
Tax Breaks How much will your child tax credit be for 2023?
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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Five Ways to Give Your Retirement Purpose
Doing something you love, volunteering, working part time or devoting time to some other appealing activity in retirement can have positive health benefits.
By Heidi Ardis Published
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Tips on How and When to Donate During a Humanitarian Crisis
Donating to long-term recovery efforts could be an even bigger help than giving immediately after a crisis begins.
By Elizabeth Wong Published
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How Two Rattlesnake Bites and Scholarships Led This Doctor to His Calling
Serendipity played a role, too, in Albert ‘Bert’ McBride’s rise from poisonous-snake expert to urologist. At 85, he’s still in practice.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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7 Cybersecurity Stocks to Buy Now
tech stocks With a boost in global security spending expected this year, these cybersecurity stocks are worth a closer look.
By Tom Taulli Last updated
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Walmart Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Walmart Walmart stock has been a buy-and-hold bust over the past couple of decades.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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All 30 Dow Jones Stocks Ranked: The Pros Weigh In
blue chip stocks The Dow Jones Industrial Average comprises 30 blue-chip stocks that are tops in their industries. But some Dow Jones stocks are better buys than others.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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What Are the Capital Gains Tax Rates for 2023 vs. 2024?
Capital Gains Tax The capital gains tax rate depends on the type of asset, your taxable income, and how long you held the property sold.
By Rocky Mengle Last updated
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Cyber Monday Sales Could Eclipse Black Friday. When Will You Shop?
81% of consumers plan to shop on the three major holiday shopping events this year: Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday.
By Seychelle Thomas Published
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Four Things to Know if Medicare’s IRMAA Kicks In
The income-related monthly adjustment amount, known as IRMAA, happens when your income exceeds a certain threshold. You can appeal if your circumstances change.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published