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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Netflix Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Netflix Netflix stock is down 13% from its record closing high, but it's still a long-time market beater.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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Why These Homebuilders' Stock Buybacks Are Important for Investors
Strong housing demand makes homebuilders an ideal long-term investment. The fact that these four are actively buying back their stock only sweetens the pot.
By Louis Navellier Published
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New Payroll Tax Targets Long-Term Care Expenses
Long Term Care Washington is the first state in the U.S. to use payroll deductions to help fund long-term care. Will other states, like California and New York, follow?
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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$2,775 Capital One Business Card Intro Offer
Get up to $2,775 for a Limited Time with a Capital One Business Card Offer
By Ellen Kennedy Last updated
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13 Home Features Today's Buyers Want Most
home Thinking about selling your house? Here are 13 home features potential buyers are coveting right now.
By Ellen Kennedy Last updated
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How Much Richer Could You Be Without a Big Tax Refund?
Tax Refunds A big tax refund isn’t a reason to celebrate if you overpaid throughout the year. Here’s how much money your interest-free loan to the government could have cost you.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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10 Good Reasons to Revisit Your Will
Life changes often, so taking a good look at your will every three to five years can ensure everything from beneficiaries to changes in the law are up to date.
By Stefan Greenberg, CFP®, CFS, CLTC Published
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What to Do When You Have More Retirement Income Than You Need
These three options can help you allocate extra income in ways that don’t push you into a higher tax bracket or trigger extra taxes.
By Stephen B. Dunbar III, JD, CLU Published
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Opportunity Zone Investing Still Hot Despite Looming Sunset
Tax incentives and rise of niche fund strategies make the qualified opportunity zone program an attractive way to grow tax-free wealth.
By Daniel Goodwin Published
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The 10 Most Expensive Cities to Live in the U.S.
real estate From metro areas on both coasts to the middle of the Pacific Ocean, these are the most expensive cities to live in the U.S.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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Is It Worth Chasing Credit Card Rewards If You're In Debt?
Two out of three Americans in debt are chasing credit card rewards. Do your brain a favor and try this instead.
By Ellen Kennedy Published
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Types of Income the IRS Doesn't Tax
Income Tax It may feel like the IRS taxes most of your hard-earned money, but some types of income are nontaxable.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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10 Things Every Home Buyer Should Do
real estate Buying a home may be one of the biggest purchases you will ever make. The more you know about the process, the more money you'll save.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein Last updated
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Nine Common Wealth-Building Mistakes You Might Be Making
Small mistakes can have a big impact over time.
By Kiplinger Advisor Collective Published
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A Spotlight on the Pacific States: The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter Most Pacific states are seeing good job growth in multiple sectors including tourism, hospitality, and construction.
By David Payne Published
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How Tax-Loss Harvesting Helps to Lower Your Tax Bill
This fairly straightforward tax strategy may help you reduce your capital gains taxes, but beware of triggering the wash sale rule.
By Adam Frank Published
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Is Investing in Mutual Funds Worth It?
It's important to ensure that your funds are truly diversified and not simply duplicates of other funds. Plus, distributions can cause trouble.
By Alex Astin, MBA, CEP®, IAR Published
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Four Ways Your Workplace Benefits Could Help With Your Taxes
Your employer may offer resources that can help you with your financial strategy, on top of providing potentially tax-advantaged retirement and other accounts.
By Kate Winget Published
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Use the 529 Grandparent Loophole To Maximize College Savings
Use the 529 grandparent loophole to fund a grandchild’s education without impacting their financial aid eligibility.
By Erin Bendig Published
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Best Airline Credit Card Bonuses Worth up to $770 That Come with Free Companion Tickets.
We’ve rounded up the two best airline credit card bonuses worth up to $770 to help you rack up miles, earn a companion pass and pay for your next big vacation.
By Ellen Kennedy Last updated
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Southwest Credit Cards Now Come with a Bonus Offer Worth $750
Earn 50,000 Rapid Rewards points with a Chase Southwest credit card.
By Ellen Kennedy Last updated
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How to Open a Roth IRA in 5 Simple Steps
retirement Here's what you need to know in order to open a Roth IRA.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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What Is a Good Credit Score?
Having a good credit score can save you hundreds, even thousands of dollars on credit cards, mortgages and other loans.
By Ellen Kennedy Last updated
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How to Calculate Your Adjusted Gross Income — and What It Means
Income Tax Your eligibility for certain money-saving tax breaks depends on your adjusted gross income.
By Ella Vincent Published
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Why You Shouldn't Let Your Credit Cards Sit Unused
Keep your credit cards active, even with small charges, to protect your credit score.
By Ella Vincent Last updated
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Don't Want to Sell Your Low-Mortgage Home? Here's How to Rent It Out
Many people don't want to sell homes with low mortgages, so a more attractive option is renting. There are many steps to make renting out your home work.
By Daniel Bortz Published
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Your Guide to the Housing Market in 2024
The challenging housing market conditions that dominated 2023 are easing, but buyers and sellers must take action to stay ahead.
By Daniel Bortz Published
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How Estate Planning Can Thwart the ‘Third-Generation Curse’
Thorough communication with heirs about values and various elements of your estate plan could help younger generations better manage their inherited wealth.
By Nicole Jackson-Leslie, JD, 21/64 Certified Advisor Published
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Red vs Blue: Staying the Financial Course During an Election
History shows economic uncertainty in presidential election years is often unfounded, as the markets perform well, for the most part, no matter who wins.
By Bob Peterson, J.D. Published