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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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Save Money by Preplanning Your Own Funeral
Personal Finances

Save Money by Preplanning Your Own Funeral

Sahara Farrugio | January 3, 2025

While more than 60% of Americans believe it is important to discuss funeral arrangements ahead of time, only about 20%…

Shrewd Investor: Chinese Stock Rally
Investing

Shrewd Investor: Chinese Stock Rally

Neena Mishra, CFA | January 2, 2025

Chinese stocks are the hot new asset class, despite double-digit losses every year since the end of the Pandemic. The…

Best Money Moves for 2025
Investing

Best Money Moves for 2025

December 20, 2024

This is a year of great opportunity…but also one for caution. The economy is reaccelerating…yet investors will need to look…

What’s New with Medicare for 2025
Insurance

What’s New with Medicare for 2025

Lauren Bigham Steele | December 19, 2024

The new year means new rates and new rules for the Medicare system. If you’re enrolled in Medicare, you’re likely…

What Changes Are Coming to Social Security in 2025?
Social Security

What Changes Are Coming to Social Security in 2025?

Martha Shedden, CRPC, RSSA | December 19, 2024

The COLA that matters most to retirees isn’t Coca-Cola. It is the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) that the Social Security system…

Collision Insurance and Comprehensive Insurance: What Do They Cover?
Insurance

Collision Insurance and Comprehensive Insurance: What Do They Cover?

Doug Heller | December 18, 2024

Is collision coverage for your vehicle worth its cost? The answer often depends on the value of the vehicle, says…

What Is Smishing?
Fraud

What Is Smishing?

Steven J.J. Weisman, JD | December 17, 2024

The next text message you receive might not be from who you think it’s from—it might be a smishing scam.…

Solo 401(k) vs SEP IRA: Which Is Better for You?
Retirement Planning

Solo 401(k) vs SEP IRA: Which Is Better for You?

Nicholas Bunio, CFP | December 16, 2024

Either a solo 401(k) or a SEP IRA can be a compelling retirement-savings vehicle for self-employed people and small business…

What to Do When Your Health Insurer Denies Coverage
Insurance

What to Do When Your Health Insurer Denies Coverage

Caitlin Donovan | December 16, 2024

You pay your health insurance premiums faithfully—but when it comes time, will your insurance company pay your claims? Approximately 17%…

How to Avoid Venmo Scams
Fraud

How to Avoid Venmo Scams

Steven J.J. Weisman, JD | December 5, 2024

Money-transfer apps such as Venmo can be a convenient way to pay…and an attractive target for scammers. Venmo—and similar apps…

The 10 Most — and Least — Affordable Places to Live in the US
Real Estate

The 10 Most — and Least — Affordable Places to Live in the US

Bert Sperling | December 4, 2024

Looking to live on less? Don’t bother looking at most “cheapest states to live in” lists for potential hometowns. Lists…

Are Political Donations Tax-Deductible?
Taxes

Are Political Donations Tax-Deductible?

Abby Eisenkraft, EA | November 26, 2024

Every four years, America holds a Presidential election…and early the following year, many American taxpayers make an unwelcome discovery—the political…

6 REITs to Consider Now
Investing

6 REITs to Consider Now

Gregg Korondi, CFA | November 25, 2024

The two-year-old bull market in stocks hasn’t been kind to real estate investment trusts, better known as REITs. This sector,…

Best Vanguard Mutual Funds
Investing

Best Vanguard Mutual Funds

Jeffrey DeMaso, CFA | November 22, 2024

You probably know the Vanguard Group for its lineup of index funds that passively track major indices like the S&P…

Is My Annual Bonus Taxed?
Taxes

Is My Annual Bonus Taxed?

Maryann Reyes, CPA, PFS | November 21, 2024

Hoorah! You received a year-end bonus from your employer. But the bonus check you receive likely is less than you…