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Ask the Editor: Capital Losses and the Wash Sale Rule
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer five questions from readers relating to end-of-year tax planning, capital-loss harvesting and the wash sale rule.
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12 FAQs About Medicare
Medicare When you turn 65, you have to master a new health care system. We’re here to help.
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2026 Social Security COLA Announcement Is Back on Track Despite Government Shutdown
BLS announces that the September CPI, a key inflation measure needed to determine the Social Security COLA, will be released on September 24 despite the ongoing government shutdown.
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What's the Standard Deduction for 2025? Key Changes and Updated Amounts
Tax Breaks Most people claim the standard deduction on their federal tax return instead of itemizing deductions. How much can you claim?
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Medicare Open Enrollment Is Starting Soon
Medicare During the annual enrollment period each fall, you can select a new Medicare Advantage or Part D plan or switch back to original Medicare.
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2025-2026 Tax Brackets and Federal Income Tax Rates
Income Tax Knowing your federal tax bracket is essential, as it determines your marginal income tax rate for the year.
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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.
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Your Medicare Costs Are Set to Soar: What to Expect Over the Next Decade
Medicare beneficiaries will face higher premiums, deductibles and surcharges starting in 2026 and continuing over the next decade. Here's what you need to know.
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Retirees Can Live Comfortably for Under $2,000 a Month in This Charming Country
This Central American country offers stability, urban amenities and a chill lifestyle for ex-pats. It's also wildly affordable.
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How to Find the Best Jumbo CD Rates
The best jumbo CD rates can yield returns of up to 4.35%. See our top choices.
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Extended payment plans can help ease the sting of a big-ticket purchase. But beware of costly missteps that can add to your price.
Don't Make These 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Mistakes
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This 1031 Exchange Strategy Can Triple Your Cash Flow
Savvy investors can use 1031 exchanges to unlock value by moving capital across markets in a play called geographic arbitrage. These tax implications can make or break the strategy.
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Everyone Needs to Prepare for Earthquakes, Even if You Don't Live Near a Fault Line
Here are my tips for what to do before, during and after an earthquake. The more prepared you are, the more you'll be able to keep your wits about you if it happens.
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Stock Market Holidays in 2025: NYSE, NASDAQ and Wall Street Holidays
Markets When are the stock market holidays? Here, we look at which days the NYSE, Nasdaq and bond markets are off in 2025.
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The Best Credit Cards to Use When Renting Cars
Need a car when you travel? Here are the best credit cards that offer rental car insurance.
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What Medicare Covers When You Travel in the US and Abroad
Medical emergencies can happen at any time. Knowing what Medicare coverage you have, anywhere in the world, can help you avoid a massive bill.
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What Is Insider Trading?
Investors often hear about rogue financiers caught in the act of "insider trading." But what is insider trading and how do you avoid it?
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Beware This Key Choice if You Want to Leave Money to Descendants But Still Keep Control
If you want to leave money to your descendants - and want to ensure it's done right - the choice of trustee is key.
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The 80% Rule of Retirement
The 80% rule promises a comfortable lifestyle in retirement. Does it deliver, or should it go the way of paper checks and landline phones?
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What You Must Know About the Different Parts of Medicare
Medicare Medicare can be complicated but we've got you covered. Here is a quick guide to the different benefits provided through each part.
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A Tool To Digitally Store Financial Documents
Feature If you're looking for a secure place to store your financial documents, Quicken's LifeHub offers you an easy and affordable way to do so.
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QUIZ: Test Your Retirement IQ
Quiz Are you smarter than…everyone else? Test your retirement smarts with this quiz.
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Where There's a Will, There's a Way Your Assets Will Be Distributed as You Wish
Your will is the backbone of a strong, adaptable estate plan that ensures what you leave behind goes to your selected beneficiaries. Without a will, state laws determine who gets your assets.
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What You're Losing if You Cut Back on 401(k) Contributions
Missing out on the benefits of the employer match and compounding growth could force you to work longer and lower your standard of living in retirement. Here are some alternative options.
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12 Things You Need to Know About Medicare
Medicare There's Medicare Part A, Part B, Part D, Medigap plans, Medicare Advantage plans and so on. We sort out the confusion about signing up for Medicare — and much more.
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Capital Gains Tax Rates 2025: What You Need to Know
Capital Gains Tax Navigating capital gains tax can be complex, but knowing the applicable tax rates and thresholds can help you plan your investments.
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How to Invest for Fall Rate Cuts by the Fed
The probability the Fed cuts interest rates by 25 basis points in October is now greater than 90%.
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Walmart Takes on Prime Day with Competing October Deals Event
Walmart is launching its own multiday sales event to rival Amazon Prime Big Deal Days — and it could be a smart time to shop, even if you're not a member.
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I Want to Retire Next Year. Should I Keep My Money in the Stock and Bond Markets?
We asked a financial expert to weigh in on where someone getting ready to retire should invest their money.
