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.
New rules postpone the start of required minimum distributions (RMDs) until age 73—but not withdrawing money from traditional IRAs and…
Life insurance policies that were prudent decades ago can feel like financial sinkholes after premium increases. Here are options to…
Growth stocks soared 42% in 2023,* but with a slowing economy and possible recession in 2024, investors need to be…
A friend of mine recently asked me if he had the right to negotiate fees with his doctors. My friend…
The economy should continue to grow as inflation subsides, but stock- and bond-market investors can expect greater headwinds…and high interest…
You may wonder what financial experts mean when they mention the shadow banking system. The term might remind you of…
Property tax assessments are generated by computers without a human ever looking at the property—and they often are wrong. What…
Many of the pandemic’s stock darlings have crashed, and they won’t rebound anytime soon because consumer habits have shifted. But…
Are you worried about outliving your retirement savings? Or a long costly stay in a long-term-care facility? Or concerned that…
Scammers are always latching on to slimy new strategies to steal your hard-earned money—even simple everyday events such as streaming…
Wall Street analysts are once again warning of a possible recession and stock market losses as elevated inflation and interest…
You married your spouse for better or worse—not to file your taxes jointly. According to the most recent IRS statistics,…
If you missed out on the gains in Nvidia last year or you got burned investing in the gold rush…
Many investors experienced opposing impulses in 2022 when the S&P lost one-fifth of its value. They felt fear and considered…
Investors were looking for some relief in 2023 from the bond bear market. But the Federal Reserve’s four interest rate…
