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From expert advice on investments and budgeting to discussions about economic trends and retirement planning, these articles aim to equip readers with the knowledge they need to manage their personal finances, make informed monetary decisions, and otherwise navigate the complexities of the financial world. Whether readying savings for the future or maneuvering day-to-day costs, the insightful advice equips readers to take control of their fiscal picture and achieve economic stability.
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Overlooked Trusts to Protect and Pass On Your Assets
You may be familiar with trusts as a way to avoid the inconvenience and public exposure of putting your estate through probate after you die....
Tax Deductions for Scam Victims
Victims of phone and online scams may suffer a double whammy. They lose their money and, because the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017...
Investment Ideas: April 2025
Transaction Tech Jack Newell Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) provides core processing for mobile and online banking, credit card and retail payments, electronic funds...
The $1,000 a Month Rule for Retirement Savings
One of the biggest challenges in retirement planning is deciding on how much you need to save to last the rest of your life. There...
Preretirement Caution: Taking Early 401(k) Withdrawals
Withdrawing money from your 401(k) before age 59½ can leave you with a big bill for penalties and taxes if you don’t know what you’re...
What Is APY?
The financial world is full of acronyms, and many of them are not always fully understood. APY is certainly among them. It is the acronym...
Time to Invest in Europe Again
Investors, it’s time to break out your passports. Fear over slowing US economic growth as well as volatility in Big Tech stocks have converged to...
How to Choose a Life Insurance Beneficiary
People purchase life insurance policies to protect their families financially—but will those policies actually benefit the intended individuals? That depends on whether the policyholder makes...
Why Are Eggs So Expensive?
Egg prices are astronomical right now. It’s no secret that avian influenza, or bird flu, is to blame for those high prices. But just how...
Health Savings Account: How to Use Your HSA to Save for Retirement
A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a powerful financial tool available to many Americans, yet they remain underused and often misunderstood, says HSA expert Roy...
Average Social Security Check by Age
The Social Security Administration stopped mailing out benefits estimates back in 2011, leaving many of us unclear about how large our Social Security payments will...