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The Best Growth Stocks to Buy
Growth stocks can create significant returns for investors, but what are they and how do you find the best ones? We take a closer look here.
By Kyle Woodley Published
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Compare Your Net Worth by Age
Find out where your net worth stands compared to average Americans at different ages. A financial adviser also shares his insights on the numbers.
By Andrew Rosen, CFP®, CEP Last updated
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When Is the Next Fed Meeting?
The FOMC is expected to maintain a gradual pace of interest rate cuts at the next Fed meeting.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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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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Is Harris’s $25k Down Payment Assistance Good or Bad for Homebuyers?
Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris plans to offer $25,000 in down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers. But is this good or bad for the housing market?
By Erin Bendig Published
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HSAs Can Reimburse You for Medicare Premiums Paid
Medicare Even if your Medicare premiums are automatically deducted from your Social Security check, you can take tax-free withdrawals from an Health Savings Account to reimburse yourself.
By Kimberly Lankford Last updated
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Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fee
Save cash by avoiding foreign transaction fees on your upcoming travels. Here are choice credit cards (one with a $1K bonus offer) with no foreign transaction fee.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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16 Retirement Mistakes You Will Regret Forever
retirement From saving too little to claiming Social Security too early, there are plenty of ways that current and future retirees can sabotage their golden years.
By Bob Niedt Last updated
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How a Second Trump Presidency Could Impact Truth Social
Donald Trump's majority ownership in Truth Social's parent company creates another curveball if he wins a second presidential term.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA Last updated
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Three Tax Reasons to Retire in Panama
Retirement Taxes With low property taxes and tax-free foreign income, this tropical paradise could make you rethink retirement as a U.S. expat.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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The Truth About Hurricane Relief, FEMA, and Your Taxes
Hurricane Relief Don't believe rumors. Get accurate information to navigate hurricane disaster relief.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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What's Wrong With Trump's Pledge to End Taxes on Social Security Benefits
Social Security Eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits could impact your finances. Here's what you need to know.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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Women's Wealth Growing: How to Handle It Like a Pro
Even as women play catch-up because of the gender pay gap and caregiving responsibilities, they're winning financially.
By Tiffany Welka Published
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Electing to Be an S Corporation: Benefits You Need to Know
Entrepreneurs who meet the requirements and choose to be an S corporation could see lower taxes and experience several other advantages.
By Derek A. Miser, Investment Adviser Published
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Earn $980 with the IHG One Rewards Premier Business Card Bonus
The IHG One Rewards Premier Business credit card offers two ways to get a free hotel night, plus a strong sign-up bonus.
By Ellen Kennedy Last updated
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Get a World of Hyatt Business Card Offer Worth $1,380
This World of Hyatt business credit card combines a solid offer for new cardholders with industry-leading travel perks.
By Ellen Kennedy Last updated
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Medicare Open Enrollment Is Ending Soon
Medicare During this period each fall, you can select a new Medicare Advantage or Part D plan or switch back to original Medicare.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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How Medigap Insurance Is Affected by Preexisting Conditions
insurance Delaying enrollment in a medigap policy can lead to higher premiums and denial of coverage in most states.
By Kimberly Lankford Last updated
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Best States to Buy Chocolate Candy Tax-Free
State Taxes There’s something spooky this Halloween and it’s not just the ghouls. Find out if your state’s sales tax takes a bite out of sweet savings.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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Trump Aims to Ban Taxes on Social Security. Here are the Pros and Cons.
Social Security Does the bad outweigh the good? Here's what could happen if your Social Security income goes untaxed.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Published
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Tips for Honing Your Bond Investing Strategy
Building a good, high-quality foundation is critical when selecting a mix of bond funds that match your risk tolerance and return objectives.
By Brandon Zureick, CFA® Published
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How to Spot a Contractor Who's Not Playing by the Rules
Being a general contractor is not a game, yet some misrepresent what they're licensed to do. Here's a cautionary tale, plus some signs to watch for that something's off.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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Six of the Best Small-Cap ETFs to Buy Now
ETFs The Federal Reserve has finally started cutting interest rates, which could benefit small-cap ETFs.
By Will Ashworth Last updated
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The Best Financial Stocks to Buy
Financial stocks play a critical role in the economy and are a key component of any well-rounded portfolio.
By Kyle Woodley Last updated
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How to Rank Your Financial Priorities
Circumstances are different for everyone, but this adviser with 20-plus years of experience shares some insights on getting your financial priorities in order.
By Andrew Rosen, CFP®, CEP Published
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Can You Define Baby Boomers? Look at Trump and Harris
Trump and Harris are bookends of the sprawling Baby Boomer generation, which spans 18 years. No wonder they have different world views.
By Elaine Silvestrini Published
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When Does a Nest Egg Become a Ticking Tax Bomb?
Retirement savers with big bucks in traditional IRAs and pretax 401(k)s could face huge tax bills when RMDs kick in. One potential solution? A Roth 401(k).
By Dan Flanagan, CPA/PFS, CFP®, AEP® Published
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Medicare or Medicare Advantage: Which Is Right for You?
From overall costs to availability of care, here's what to know about the differences between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans.
By Paola Bianchi Delp Published
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Silver Lining? Four Tax Benefits of a Lower 2025 Social Security COLA
Could less mean more, when it comes to taxes and the Social Security benefit increase for 2025?
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated