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Kiplinger Energy Outlook: Gas Prices Up on Middle East War
Economic Forecasts Oil prices are likely to stay elevated as long as Israel and Iran are exchanging fire.
By Jim Patterson Last updated
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How to Buy Stocks: A 4-Step Guide to Start Investing
Not everyone knows how to buy stocks, even as investing in the stock market is becoming more popular. This four-step plan can help.
By Will Ashworth Last updated
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What Every Investor Needs to Know About Fiscal Years
A fiscal year is used for financial reporting. Here's why it's an important concept for investors to understand.
By Will Ashworth Last updated
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The Best ETFs to Buy Now
Finding the best ETFs to buy in an uncertain market environment can seem like a tall task, but these five picks are a good place to start.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA Last updated
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Stock Market Today: Rally Pauses for "Real End" to War
The future is uncertain by nature, but it's hard to recall a time when views on what's next have been this volatile from day to day.
By David Dittman Published
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We Are Peter Lynch: How to Invest in What You Know
Take a look around, go to a free stock market data website, and get to work.
By David Dittman Published
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Trump Tariffs and Taxes: Waiting to See What Happens Is Not a Strategy
Like presidents, tariffs come and go. Policy changes also shift about every two years with the election cycle. If you're paralyzed by uncertainty, you could be missing opportunities to benefit your financial future.
By Barry H. Spencer, Registered Investment Adviser Published
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Is a Family Office Right for You? The Multimillion-Dollar Question
As ultra-high-net-worth individuals increase in number, many are turning to family offices to manage their complex finances. Here's how family offices work, courtesy of a finance professional.
By Michael Humphreys, CFA®, CAIA® Published
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This Is How a Lot of Law School Students Are Cheating
Growing numbers of students are falsely claiming a learning disability to score more time to take tests. This has real-world consequences in which fellow students, law firms and their clients pay the price.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published