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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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Scam Alert: Watch Out for These Brand-New Ones…and Twists on Old Ones
Money Savers

Scam Alert: Watch Out for These Brand-New Ones…and Twists on Old Ones

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

Scammers are always latching on to slimy new strategies to steal your hard-earned money—even simple everyday events such as streaming…

What’s Ahead for 2024?
The Economy

What’s Ahead for 2024?

Allen Sinai, PhD | January 15, 2024

Wall Street analysts are once again warning of a possible recession and stock market losses as elevated inflation and interest…

Pros and Cons of Married Filing Separately
Tax Planning

Pros and Cons of Married Filing Separately

Damien Martin, CPA | January 7, 2024

You married your spouse for better or worse—not to file your taxes jointly. According to the most recent IRS statistics,…

Stealth AI Stocks
Stocks

Stealth AI Stocks

David Nelson, CFA | January 6, 2024

If you missed out on the gains in Nvidia last year or you got burned investing in the gold rush…

Investment Risk: Stop Worrying About It…Start Controlling It
Investing

Investment Risk: Stop Worrying About It…Start Controlling It

Tom Basso | January 5, 2024

Many investors experienced opposing impulses in 2022 when the S&P lost one-fifth of its value. They felt fear and considered…

Best Bond Funds for 2024
Mutual Funds & ETFs

Best Bond Funds for 2024

Robert M. Brinker, CFS | January 3, 2024

Investors were looking for some relief in 2023 from the bond bear market. But the Federal Reserve’s four interest rate…

Planning to Work Forever?
Retirement Accounts

Planning to Work Forever?

Keven DuComb, JD | December 14, 2023

No one on their deathbed says, “I wish I had worked more”…right? That may have been true in the past,…

Foreign Bonds
Investing

Foreign Bonds

Neena Mishra, CFA | December 13, 2023

Most investors understand the value of foreign stocks in equity portfolios—diversifying can provide higher returns and fewer ups and downs…

How to Protect Your Credit Score After You Retire
Retirement Planning

How to Protect Your Credit Score After You Retire

John ­Ulzheimer | December 12, 2023

Our credit scores typically get higher as we get older…but some of us unintentionally allow our scores to take a…

When Should Your Retirement Plan Include an Annuity?
Retirement Planning

When Should Your Retirement Plan Include an Annuity?

Walter Pardo, CWS | December 10, 2023

Annuities—insurance products that provide guaranteed regular income in exchange for a lump-sum payment upfront—are booming in popularity. Total sales hit…

Avoid These Mistakes When Drawing on Retirement Savings
Retirement Planning

Avoid These Mistakes When Drawing on Retirement Savings

Robert Williams, CFP | December 9, 2023

Whatever strategy you use to withdraw money from your retirement portfolio, beware of the following landmines…   Mistake #1: Thinking…

When – and How Much – Should You Withdraw from Your Retirement Accounts?
Retirement Accounts

When – and How Much – Should You Withdraw from Your Retirement Accounts?

December 8, 2023

The big question: Once you retire, how do you begin drawing down your nest egg so that your money lasts…

How to Get Financial Help for Your Medical Condition
Medical Expenses

How to Get Financial Help for Your Medical Condition

Caitlin Donovan | December 7, 2023

It’s no secret that cancer and diabetes can take a toll on patients’ health and finances—but other health conditions also…

What to Expect in 2024
Medical Expenses

What to Expect in 2024

Charles B. Inlander | December 7, 2023

The pandemic dramatically disrupted the health-care system over the past three years. From free vaccines to the expansion of telemedicine,…

Exciting IPOs
Investing

Exciting IPOs

Hilary Kramer | December 6, 2023

IPOs have been a favorite way for small investors to get in on the ground floor of exciting businesses. Even…