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.
How is your stock mutual fund doing this year? A lot depends on which index the fund compares its returns…
If you haven’t heard the stories first-hand, you probably “know somebody who knows somebody” who thought they were embarking on…
The average US household’s monthly power bill pushed past $120 in 2021, then continued to climb in 2022 as the…
There are tough times ahead, as investors and consumers head into decades-high inflation, fast-rising interest rates and an economy teetering…
In today’s chaotic financial markets, cash is king. If you’re looking for safe, guaranteed income from your cash, nothing is…
With a bear market and an economy teetering on recession, any money missteps you make now tend to be amplified.…
Inflation surged above 9% recently, its highest rate in more than 40 years. Household budgets are being strained…savings are being…
Many seniors opt for private Medicare Advantage plans instead of traditional fee-for-service Medicare so they can access a broader array…
The bear market has been especially painful for parents of college students or children about to attend college. Their “529”…
Tax-filing season may be months away, but certain tax matters are best considered before the calendar year ends. The IRS’s…
Fund manager Michael Morey beat the bear market. Over the past year, Morey’s Integrity Dividend Harvest Fund (IDIVX) has managed…
If you have some money to add to your retirement savings before year-end, throwing it in a Roth IRA if…
On August 16, President Biden signed the more than $700 billion Inflation Reduction Act, a sprawling piece of legislation affecting…
The pandemic’s daunting psychological challenges are largely behind us. Now it’s time to deal with the financial challenges. These are…
Too rattled to look at your 401(k) statements in recent months? At the very least, peek at a new feature…