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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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When Is a Sale Not a Sale?
Money Savers

When Is a Sale Not a Sale?

Kevin Brasler | April 9, 2023

Answer: When there’s always a sale—and that happens all the time, according to the nonprofit Consumers’ Checkbook. New research shows…

Investing in Pro Sports
Investing

Investing in Pro Sports

Jonathan Boyar | April 6, 2023

Ever dreamed of owning a slice of a pro sports team? Your investment won’t help you get game seats in…

Long-Term Care Insurance
Retirement Living

Long-Term Care Insurance

Glenn S. Daily, CFP, ChFC, CLU | April 5, 2023

Traditional long-term-care insurance (LTCI) has been in a long-term decline. Fewer than 50,000 policies were issued in 2020, a small…

Lessons From US Tax Court
Taxes

Lessons From US Tax Court

April 3, 2023

Taxpayers beware! Much of the $80 billion in new funding for the Internal Revenue Service will be used to scrutinize…

Open for Business
Investing

Open for Business

Russel Kinnel | March 21, 2023

Many investors race to jump into hot mutual funds before they close—but the smarter move may be buying into these…

What Happens as You Get Older
Retirement Living

What Happens as You Get Older

Rosanne M. Leipzig, MD, PhD | March 18, 2023

As a geriatrician who has spent 40 years treating older patients, Rosanne M. Leipzig, MD, PhD, hears the same question…

How to Invest in FAANG 2.0
Investing

How to Invest in FAANG 2.0

Neena Mishra, CFA | March 17, 2023

Low-cost exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are the best way to gain broad exposure to the market niches poised to outperform in…

The New FAANG 2.0
Investing

The New FAANG 2.0

March 15, 2023

If you want to beat the stock market in coming years, stop hoping for Big Tech to return to its…

The IRS Is Watching How You Give Money to Family
Taxes

The IRS Is Watching How You Give Money to Family

March 9, 2023

Taxpayers often act as if intra-family transactions are private, informal affairs free from any outside oversight—after all, spouses typically can…

Go Small for Big Bargains
Investing

Go Small for Big Bargains

Thomas E. Browne, Jr., CFA | March 9, 2023

Large-cap dividend-paying stocks typically produce better-than-­average returns in volatile markets. But in 2022, the S&P 500 High Dividend Index was…

The Golden Age of Unretirement
Retirement Living

The Golden Age of Unretirement

Kerry Hannon | March 9, 2023

Football legend Tom Brady announced his retirement in February 2022, then announced his return to the sport in March. (Update:…

SECURE Act 2.0 Is Here
Personal Finances

SECURE Act 2.0 Is Here

Ed Slott, CPA | March 9, 2023

Last year’s $1.7 trillion Congressional spending bill included dozens of new provisions that will alter how Americans handle retirement. What…

Investing Without Risk?
Investing

Investing Without Risk?

Allan S. Roth, CFP, CPA | February 21, 2023

Some analysts are predicting a “lost decade” for stocks—meaning that by 2033, the market could wind up well below its…

Four Insurance Secrets They Don’t Want You to Know
Money Savers

Four Insurance Secrets They Don’t Want You to Know

Amy Finkelstein, PhD | February 18, 2023

Americans spend more than $1 trillion every year to insure their health, their homes, their cars and more. And each…

The Secret Behind the “99”
Money Savers

The Secret Behind the “99”

Kelli McCourt | February 16, 2023

We all know that retailers have lots of tricks up their sleeves to get us to buy more. In fact,…