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Seven Biggest Financial Planning Myths: How Many Do You Believe?
Wisdom comes in all shapes and sizes, but not all of it is true, especially when it comes to these seven retirement financial planning myths.
By Donna Fuscaldo Published
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Empowering Widows: Five Goals for Financial Security in 2025
Tackling these strategies one at a time, whether it's updating estate planning or reassessing investments, can help put you on track for financial stability.
By Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA®, CES™ Published
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Private Credit: Coming Soon to a Portfolio Near You
Private credit could be a good source of diversification for sophisticated investors, but beware of the risks.
By Blaine Townsend, CIMC®, CIMA® Published
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What Is Insurance Good For? Let Us Count the Ways
You might resent having to pay premiums, but when disaster or just a minor fender-bender happens, you'll be happy you have the financial backup.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS Published
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Kiplinger Trade Outlook: New Tariffs Threaten to Widen US Trade Deficit
Forecasts Kiplinger's latest forecast on trade: U.S. exports, imports and our net trade deficit.
By Rodrigo Sermeño Last updated
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Compare Prior Authorization Denial Rates of Medicare Advantage Plans
Will your care be denied? Medicare Advantage insurers use prior authorization to manage utilization and lower costs. How does your plan measure up?
By Donna LeValley Published
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Trump's Sovereign Wealth Fund: What Is It And How Does It Work?
President Trump signed an executive order that puts in motion plans for a U.S. sovereign wealth fund. Here's what a sovereign wealth fund is and how it works.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA Published
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Amazon Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Amazon stock has been a buy-and-hold investor's best friend.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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Earn Delta SkyMiles Worth up to $840 Plus a Free Ticket
Delta SkyMiles and American Express provide welcome offers worth up to 100,000 SkyMiles on three personal credit cards.
By Ellen B. Kennedy Last updated
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Best No-Penalty CD Rates: Lock in Rates Over 4%
Here are some of the best no-penalty CD rates available, with some offering APYs of over 4%.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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18 Ways to Cut Your Energy Bill
Whatever the direction of utility prices, it pays to make moves that reduce your energy usage. Here are 18 ways to use less energy at home and lower your utility bills.
By Daniel Bortz Last updated
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Gifting While You're Alive and Kicking: Tax Benefits and Tips
Why wait until you're gone to help the people and causes you love? Get a jump-start on gifting and see all the good you can do.
By Jamie Battmer Last updated
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How to Find the Best European Stocks To Buy
European stocks are cheaper than their U.S. counterparts, and there are plenty of high-quality companies to choose from. Here's how to find them.
By Coryanne Hicks Last updated
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California Tax Guide
State Tax California state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette and other taxes that impact residents.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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The Best ROI? Investing in Yourself This Year
If personal growth is something you invest in only after taking care of all other priorities, it's time to turn that mindset on its head. Here's how to start.
By Frank J. Legan Published
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The Four Worst Mistakes to Make When Selling Your Business
From ignoring potential buyers to failing to consider what you'll do once you've stopped working, here are the key mistakes to avoid when selling a business.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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How to Hedge Against Tariffs
Donald Trump has already taken action on tariffs, which could have a big impact on public companies. Here's how investors can prepare.
By James K. Glassman Last updated
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9 Tech ETFs to Buy Now
ETFs The best technology ETFs provide exposure to wide swaths of innovators, or targeted groups of tech stocks harnessing rising trends.
By Jeff Reeves Last updated
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Project 2025 Tax Overhaul Blueprint: What You Need to Know
Election 2024 Some people wonder what Project 2025 is and what it suggests for taxes.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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7 Best Robotics & AI ETFs
ETFs Artificial intelligence could define this decade. These seven AI ETFs provide investors with well-rounded exposure as this technology comes into its own.
By Kyle Woodley Last updated
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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.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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All 30 Dow Jones Stocks Ranked: Buy, Sell or Hold?
blue chip stocks UnitedHealth Group, Nvidia and Amazon.com are Wall Street's top Dow Jones stock to buy now. Some other names might surprise you.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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Three Ways to Help Your Adult Children Without Spoiling Them
Retired and lucky enough to have extra money? Consider these three positive and practical ways to help out your adult kids financially.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Last updated
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Social Security Fairness Act Checklist: Six Things to Know
This Social Security Fairness Act checklist explains what public sector retirees can expect from SSFA, including how much more money they may receive.
By Donna LeValley Published
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How Apps Are Impacting Traditional Banking
The future of banking will emerge as a hybrid model that marries traditional and innovative digital services.
By Clay Bethune Published
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How To Use Your Home Equity In Retirement
Americans have a lot of value sitting in their homes. If you are among them, here is how to use your home equity to protect, grow and supplement your retirement nest egg.
By Donna Fuscaldo Published
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Listed: 2 Luxury Ski Town Homes in Colorado
Luxury homes on the market in Telluride and Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
By Alexandra Svokos Published
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Market Volatility Tempting You to Get Out? Read This First
If you're retired, or soon will be, riding out a roller-coaster market can be nerve-racking. Try to hold steady and focus on balancing your investments.
By Lauren Ivester Published
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Five Strategies to Defer Capital Gains in Real Estate Investing
These powerful strategies, from timing your sales during low-income years to leveraging qualified opportunity zones, can defer capital gains taxes on your real estate investments.
By Daniel Goodwin Published