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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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Best First Credit Card to Build Credit
Credit & Debt

Best First Credit Card to Build Credit

Ted Rossman | January 31, 2025

It’s a fact—you need credit to get credit. But obtaining a first credit card can be a challenge for young…

What Is Nontaxable Income?
Taxes

What Is Nontaxable Income?

Abby Eisenkraft, EA | January 30, 2025

Who wouldn’t love to avoid paying tax on their income? Well, in some cases, you can. Here’s what you need…

Unconventional S&P 500 Index Funds
Investing

Unconventional S&P 500 Index Funds

Bryan Armour | January 29, 2025

If you’ve held an S&P 500 index fund or exchange-traded fund (ETF) in your portfolio over the past decade, kudos…

Lessons From US Tax Court
Taxes

Lessons From US Tax Court

January 27, 2025

Taxpayer alert: After clawing back more than $1 billion in back taxes last year, a more assertive IRS has pledged…

Is Gap Insurance Worth It?
Insurance

Is Gap Insurance Worth It?

Shannon Martin | January 15, 2025

With rising costs everywhere you look, most of us are looking for places to cut expenses. Finance experts are counseling…

What Is Arbitrage? Examples in Investing, Airbnbs and More
Investing

What Is Arbitrage? Examples in Investing, Airbnbs and More

Anton Schutz | January 13, 2025

If you spend time reading about finance topics, you’ve probably have come across the term arbitrage and perhaps wondered what…

Eight Best Stock Funds for 2025
Stocks

Eight Best Stock Funds for 2025

Janet Brown | January 8, 2025

The bull market is likely to continue through early 2025, but after two years of double-digit gains and new record…

Why Is Receiving a Large Tax Refund a Bad Thing?
Taxes

Why Is Receiving a Large Tax Refund a Bad Thing?

Abby Eisenkraft, EA | January 6, 2025

Did you get a big tax refund last year…or were you left wondering, Why is my federal refund so low?…

Is There Too Much Big Tech in Your Portfolio?
Investing

Is There Too Much Big Tech in Your Portfolio?

January 4, 2025

Do you suffer from TMT—Too Much Tech? Even if you think you are diversified because you own index funds, the…

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…