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Inflation Showing Signs of Improvement
Economic Forecasts While still running high, inflation finally eased in October, giving the Fed some room to ease off its interest-rate pace.
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15 States That Tax Military Retirement Pay (and Other States That Don't)
retirement Taxes on military retirement pay vary from state-to-state. How generous is your state when it comes to helping retired veterans at tax time?
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Finding Peace of Mind With Your Retirement Income
Even in tough times, you can secure retirement income that lets you maintain your lifestyle, lasts a lifetime, adjusts for life events and leaves a legacy for the kids.
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What to Do When an Unhappy Customer Threatens to Ruin Your Rep
Some customers go too far when they feel they haven’t been treated well, demanding unreasonable make-goods and even resorting to extortion. An attorney offers some advice.
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Google Adding Features to Help Find Holiday Shopping Deals
Price insights, coupons and deal comparisons will be up front on the search site.
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Earn Crypto While Shopping with Lolli, Others
If you’re crypto-curious rather than crypto-committed, a loyalty program or credit-card linked program can let you buy Bitcoin, other currencies a little at a time.
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Rising Interest Rates Change the Math on Pensions for Some Would-Be Retirees
Now is a good time to think about when and if to take a lump sum on your pension and what to do with it. Let’s explore the pros and cons.
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Counterattack: Tips for Thwarting a Will Contest
From contentious relatives to scam artists, wills are not immune to the threat of a contest. If you have an inkling such a fight could be in your estate’s future, here are some ways to limit the risk.
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Walmart Black Friday Sales Events Starting Now
The nation’s largest retailer put another nail in the coffin of the the traditional "Black Friday." There's no need to wait until the day after Thanksgiving for the deals anymore.
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5 Top-Rated Housing Stocks With Long-Term Growth Potential
stocks Housing stocks have struggled as a red-hot market cools, but these Buy-rated picks could be worth a closer look.
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5 Steps to a Stronger Financial Plan
It’s impossible to be right all the time, but a strong plan and constantly assessing where you are can help you pivot when bad things inevitably happen.
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Safe Harbor 401(k)s Can Help Small-Business Owners Keep Happy Employees
Immediate vesting and contributions by the employer regardless of the employee’s participation pump up workers. Employers get lower costs and tax benefits.
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More Workers are Becoming Entrepreneurs
A recession could accelerate the pandemic trend of employees becoming entrepreneurs.
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What the Growing Trade Deficit Means for the Economy
Economic Forecasts The 2022 trade picture has turned around, with a strong dollar keeping exports down.
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Time to Invest in Multi-Family Real Estate Stocks? Not So Fast
The Fed's aggressive rate hiking is weighing on the housing market, leading many to wonder if it's a good time to invest in multi-family real estate stocks.
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5 Survival Tips for the Bear Market
It’s been a painful year for investors, but focusing on the long term and implementing constructive actions can help weather the turbulence.
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Can You Protect Your Retirement From Natural Disasters?
Hurricanes, wildfires and floods have wreaked havoc in the U.S. this year. Having a disaster plan in place could help protect you financially in the moment and the aftermath.
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To Auto-Increase or Not to Auto-Increase Your 401(k) Contribution Rate
Automatically increasing your 401(k) contribution rate can be a great way to boost your savings. But could your next dollar work better for you elsewhere?
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10 Questions to Help You Decide if You’re Really Ready to Retire Early
More and more of us are thinking about retiring early. The key is making sure we’re properly prepared. Here are 10 key questions to ask yourself.
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Aldi, Lidl Cut Inflation-Rocked Prices Ahead of Thanksgiving Grocery Shopping
The German no-frills chains are aiming to allay concerns about skyrocketing grocery prices.
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Modest Slowing on Jobs Won’t Deter the Fed (Yet)
Economic Forecasts In the numbers: an indication that some sectors (restaurants, construction) are feeling the economy's hiccups more than others.
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What's the Standard Deduction for 2022 vs. 2023?
Tax Breaks Most Americans claim the standard deduction on their federal tax return instead of itemized deductions. How much can you claim on your 2022 and 2023 returns?
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Amazon Gives Prime Members Lots More Music
Amazon both sweetens the deal for Prime members as well as music listeners willing to pay for its service a la carte.
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Spirit of America: Democracy's Civilian Force
CEO and Founder of non-profit organization Spirit of America Jim Hake talks about promoting American values around the globe.
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Is It OK to Rule From the Grave?
Imposing reasonable conditions on your loved ones during estate planning is smart, but overly burdensome ones can have disastrous results.
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What Are the Capital Gains Tax Rates for 2022 vs. 2023?
capital gains tax The capital gains tax rate that applies to a capital gain depends on the type of asset, your taxable income, and how long you held the property sold.
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Interest Rates Likely to Continue Climbing
Economic Forecasts Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted that future interest-rate hikes might be smaller, but rates may ultimately reach a point higher than Wall Street wanted to hear.
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What You Need to Know About Sustainable Investing
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I-Bond Rate Is 6.89% for Next Six Months
Investing for Income If you missed out on the opportunity to buy I-bonds at their recent high, don’t despair. The new rate is still good, and even has a little sweetener built in.
