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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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Protect Your Profits
Taxes

Protect Your Profits

Jeffrey G. Olson, CPA | May 5, 2023

Thinking of selling your house? Not surprisingly, the IRS wants its share. Over the past five years, home prices have…

Don’t Let the Bear Ruin Your Retirement
Personal Finances

Don’t Let the Bear Ruin Your Retirement

Allan S. Roth, CFP, CPA | May 3, 2023

You save and plan for decades in the hopes of enjoying a secure retirement, but there’s a ­surprising risk you…

5 Often-Overlooked Veterans’ Benefits
Retirement Living

5 Often-Overlooked Veterans’ Benefits

Paul Lawrence, PhD | April 25, 2023

Military veterans who served even decades ago might not be aware of all the benefits available to them today. Some…

Are Product Warranties Ever Worth It?
Money Savers

Are Product Warranties Ever Worth It?

Kevin Brasler | April 24, 2023

Protect your purchase by buying an extended warranty!” We hear this all the time when buying appliances, electronics and other…

Grandparents! 529s Are No Longer Risky
Money Savers

Grandparents! 529s Are No Longer Risky

Mark Kantrowitz | April 23, 2023

Grandparents will find it easier to contribute to their grandchildrens’ college educations starting this fall. That’s when changes go into…

Your Capital Losses Could Be a Win
Investing

Your Capital Losses Could Be a Win

Donald Peters | April 21, 2023

If you lost a lot of money in the stock market over the past year, there is a silver lining—you…

Retirement Surprises
Retirement Living

Retirement Surprises

April 19, 2023

You wouldn’t think that experts who spent their careers helping others plan their retirements could be surprised when it comes…

Health-Care Stocks for 2023
Investing

Health-Care Stocks for 2023

April 15, 2023

Whether the stock market stumbles or surges in 2023, the healthiest bet may be health stocks. The sector has unique…

Thinking About Selling Your Business?
Taxes

Thinking About Selling Your Business?

Robert Keebler, CPA | April 10, 2023

The sale of a business can be a ­pivotal event in an entrepreneur’s life—years of hard work can produce a…

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, CSA | 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…