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What the Fed's Rate Cut Will Mean for the Market
The Fed cut interest rates by a half-percentage point at its September policy meeting. Here's how this could impact the stock market.
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Could the Election Impact Interest Rates?
The election can indirectly impact interest rates, but the Federal Reserve remains in the driver's seat when it comes to borrowing costs.
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21 Best and Worst Things to Buy at Aldi
Aldi If you haven’t made the acquaintance of this German supermarket chain, you’re missing out on serious savings. But not every item is a hit. See our list of the best and worst buys at Aldi.
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Five Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Retired
Not only can these insights save you a boatload of stress later in life, but they can help ensure that you have a happy retirement.
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How to Create a 'Three-Statement Projection Model' for a Company
This framework provides a six-step structure on how to project a financial model for a company.
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With Fixed Indexed Annuities, Zero Is Your Hero
Fixed indexed annuities are retirement tools that can offer potential growth as well as principal protection by limiting market risk. Here's how they work.
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Before Buying Your First Home, Get These Three Ducks in a Row
With mortgage rates higher than we're used to, making sure you can comfortably afford to buy your first home is more important than ever.
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SALT Deduction: Three Things to Know Now Given the Election
Tax Deductions Changes to the state and local tax deduction and the looming TCJA expiration have brought this tax break into the spotlight.
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Should You Refinance Your Mortgage Now That the Fed Just Cut Rates?
The Fed just cut rates, so mortgage refinance rates will be cheaper. Should you act now, or wait?
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The Fed Just Cut Rates. What Should Savers Do About CDs and High-Yield Accounts?
Here's what to know about CDs and high-yield savings accounts following the Fed's first interest-rate cut in four years.
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Savings Calculator: If You Saved $5K Five Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Now
Tools Whether you’ve just opened a CD or a high-yield savings account, this simple calculator can show you how much cash you’ll have after a specified period of time.
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What Is a High-Yield Savings Account?
A high-yield savings account is essentially the same as a traditional account with one key difference — it pays a higher-than-average APY on deposits.
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Best Stocks to Buy for a Fed Rate Cut
The Federal Reserve started cutting interest rates at its September meeting and a lower federal funds rate could benefit these five stocks.
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The Fed Just Cut Rates. What Should Investors Do?
Investors may want to take stock of their portfolios after the Federal Reserve started lowering interest rates.
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What Is the Federal Funds Rate?
The federal funds rate can impact a host of borrowing costs, and thus the entire U.S. economy.
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Smart Ways to Manage an Inheritance
inheritance How you handle an inheritance is key. A bequest could change your life, but don’t quit your day job.
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Credit Card Bonuses Up to $1,600 for New Cardholders
Earn up to $1,600 when you sign up for a new credit card. Here are the best welcome offers for new cardholders.
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Southwest Credit Cards: Bonus Offer Worth $1,275.
Earn 85,000 Rapid Rewards points with a Chase Southwest credit card for personal use.
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Fixed Index Annuities as Retirement Tools: Pros and Cons
With so many fixed index annuity products available, each with its own contract terms and varying rates, it's crucial to invest in an FIA that fits your retirement plan.
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Estate Planning for Women: Married, Single, Widowed or Divorced
Estate planning for women must account for longer average lifespans, interrupted work lives and other gender differences. It's crucial for their financial and physical health.
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New Phones Get All the Hype, but Used Phones Get Love Too.
The Letter Even as flashy artificial intelligence features drive sales of new smartphones, used phones continue to fetch big bucks as demand outstrips supply.
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From Trusts to Taxes: Is Your Estate Plan Ready?
Leaving a legacy can't be left up to chance. You need an estate plan that takes advantage of all the tools available, including possibly an irrevocable trust.
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Three Key Items to Evaluate When Choosing a 721 Exchange
A REIT's debt levels, interest rate issues and financial performance are important factors when deciding which DST with a 721 exchange exit strategy to invest in.
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Project 2025 Tax Overhaul Blueprint: What You Need to Know
Tax Proposals Some people wonder what Project 2025 is and what it suggests for taxes.
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Sales Keep Rising
Economic Forecasts The small August sales increase looks pretty good following July’s 1.1% rise.
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Stock Market Trading Hours: What Time Is the Stock Market Open Today?
Markets When does the market open? While the stock market does have regular hours, trading doesn't necessarily stop when the major exchanges close.
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Stock Market Holidays in 2024: 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 2024.
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Don’t Let Sequence of Returns Risk Cook Your Goose
Adjusting your portfolio to minimize the sequence of returns risk could help your money last well into retirement and beyond.
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Three CDs to Check Out Before a Fed Rate Cut
Before the Fed cuts rates later this year, consider locking in rates on the following four CDs.
