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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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Which Credit Card Should Be In Your Wallet In 2024?
Credit & Debt

Which Credit Card Should Be In Your Wallet In 2024?

Ted Rossman | December 4, 2023

Spending patterns have shifted in recent years, and household budgets have been reshaped. Are your current credit cards still the…

Best Stock Funds for 2024
Stocks

Best Stock Funds for 2024

Janet M. Brown | December 3, 2023

Despite the stock market rebound, falling inflation and a strong labor market in 2023, investors will have to contend with…

Beyond the Hype: The Truth About Medicare Advantage
Medical Expenses

Beyond the Hype: The Truth About Medicare Advantage

David Lipschutz, JD | December 2, 2023

You see the commercials touting Medicare Advantage (MA) plans as being a comprehensive solution to the limitations of traditional Medicare.…

Beware Medicare Enrollment Delays
Medical Expenses

Beware Medicare Enrollment Delays

Maura Carley, MPH, CIC | November 22, 2023

If you are planning to use a “special enrollment period” to sign up for Medicare Part B, be prepared for…

Disaster Recovery Stocks
Stocks

Disaster Recovery Stocks

Andrew Chanin | November 21, 2023

Over the past five years, climate disasters in the US resulted in damages averaging $18 billion a year, and experts…

Post-Pandemic Tipping, Who to Tip…and How Much
Personal Finances

Post-Pandemic Tipping, Who to Tip…and How Much

Diane Gottsman | November 20, 2023

Tipping has always been a fraught proposition. When you see a tip jar on a ­counter, are you expected to…

Some Things Never Change: How You Can Profit From That
Stocks

Some Things Never Change: How You Can Profit From That

Morgan Housel | November 19, 2023

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is often asked, “What’s going to change in the next 10 years?” But he rarely is…

Don’t Make These Mistakes With Your Money!
Personal Finances

Don’t Make These Mistakes With Your Money!

November 15, 2023

This year’s soaring prices and volatile financial markets have caused investors, consumers and retirees to make plenty of money mistakes—and…

Stop Paying for Unused Subscriptions
Money Savers

Stop Paying for Unused Subscriptions

Kathleen Blum | November 9, 2023

How much do you think you spend each month for subscriptions you’ve forgotten about? A recent survey shows that people…

IRA Contributions After 72
Retirement Accounts

IRA Contributions After 72

Marianela Collado, CPA/PFS, CFP | November 6, 2023

As long as you continue to work—regardless of your age—you can continue to contribute to an IRA even though you…

Year-End Tax Planning for 2023
Tax Planning

Year-End Tax Planning for 2023

Maryann Reyes, CPA, PFS | November 4, 2023

Even though the deadline for filing 2023 income tax forms is months away, the time to consider certain tax-related matters…

The Magnificent Seven
Investing

The Magnificent Seven

November 3, 2023

Amazon…Alphabet…Apple…Meta Platforms…Microsoft…Nvidia…Tesla. These large-cap growth stocks—“The Magnificent Seven”—have been on a tear. They averaged an 87% return through the first…

How to Benefit from Inverse ETFs
Mutual Funds & ETFs

How to Benefit from Inverse ETFs

Neena Mishra, CFA | October 23, 2023

If you have ever lost money in the stock market because you listened to investment guru Jim Cramer, there’s a…

3 Ways Your IRA Can Get Taxed…Even a Roth!
Retirement Accounts

3 Ways Your IRA Can Get Taxed…Even a Roth!

Ed Slott, CPA | October 21, 2023

The upside of traditional IRAs is that income taxes aren’t due until money is withdrawn…and with Roth IRAs, investment profits…

What to Do With Your Cash Now
Investing

What to Do With Your Cash Now

Matthew Zeigler | October 20, 2023

Many investors began this year happy to hold cash in their portfolios. After all, why risk a volatile stock market…