The sharply divergent agendas of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are familiar to us all. The November US elections will play...
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How to Switch Banks
Just the thought of moving your money to a new financial institution can be daunting—but it doesn’t have to be, says banking expert Ken Tumin....
Don’t Make These Financial Mistakes When Your Spouse Dies
More than a million older Americans lose a spouse each year. And sadly, while still dealing with their grief, many of those widows/widowers are faced...
How To Dispute a Credit Card Charge
Are you having a problem with a merchant over a product or service? Perhaps, the $3 tip tacked onto a dinner tab without your permission…the...
Best Online Side Hustles You Can Do to Make Extra Income
Somewhere between one-third and one-half of American workers are finding ways to make extra money on the side. For many, these are side hustles you...
Where Can I Put My Money to Earn the Most Interest?
With interest rates at their highest in decades, it’s been easy for savers to safely earn interest on their money with annual percentage yields (APYs)...
Pros and Cons of Reverse Mortgages
Reverse mortgages don’t deserve their less-than-savory reputation. These days, reverse mortgages are heavily regulated by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and...
The Latest Email Scams
Email scams are becoming tougher than ever to detect. Thanks to artificial intelligence, even scammers who lack strong command of the English language or graphic...
The Cash Trap
After the historic losses bond investors suffered the past two years, it’s no wonder they are content to stash more than $6 trillion in money-market...
Five Factors Affecting Your Money During These Odd Times
The world was supposed to return to normal when the pandemic ended, but instead we now are faced with wars in Europe and the Middle...
How to Deal with a Financial Windfall
Who hasn’t dreamed about getting a financial windfall? Maybe you hit the lottery…received a large insurance settlement or a lump-sum pension payout…or a relative left...
The Right Way to Choose an Annuity
Annuity sales have soared to record levels lately as retirees and those nearing retirement are drawn to the guaranteed income stream offered by these insurance...
