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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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Future for TIPS
Investing

Future for TIPS

David Enna | January 21, 2023

With record-high inflation, you’d think the one sure-fire investment would be Treasury ­Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), US government bonds designed to…

Tax Deductions 2024: Don’t Overlook These Write-Offs
Taxes

Tax Deductions 2024: Don’t Overlook These Write-Offs

Barbara Weltman, Esq. | January 18, 2023

Whether you take the standard deduction or itemize for the 2021 tax year, here’s what deductions you can take, including what has changed.

More Tax Audits On The Way
Taxes

More Tax Audits On The Way

Abby Eisenkraft, EA | January 18, 2023

The IRS has received nearly $80 billion in new funding and is using that money to go on a hiring…

Best Stock Funds and ETFs for 2023
Investing

Best Stock Funds and ETFs for 2023

Janet M. Brown | January 15, 2023

Stock investors are facing a challenging year as high interest rates, persistent inflation and slower economic growth cause seismic shifts…

Easy Ways to Save at the Grocery Store
Money Savers

Easy Ways to Save at the Grocery Store

Arthur VanDam, CPA | January 7, 2023

Grocery shopping is hard on your wallet, especially these days. Bottom Line Personal spoke with Arthur VanDam, CPA, president of…

Investing in Unique Collectibles
Investing

Investing in Unique Collectibles

Michael Fox-Rabinovitz, CFA | January 6, 2023

Tired of watching your portfolio lose value? Then maybe it’s time to invest in a championship boxing belt, a vintage…

Best Credit Cards for Today’s Inflation
Money Savers

Best Credit Cards for Today’s Inflation

Sara ­Rathner | January 4, 2023

Skyrocketing inflation is stretching budgets and devaluing savings. Credit card debt shot up 13% over a recent 12-month stretch as…

Has the Bear Market Hit Bottom?
Investing

Has the Bear Market Hit Bottom?

Allen Sinai, PhD | January 3, 2023

Have we seen the bottom of the bear market? Very likely, says renowned economist Allen Sinai, PhD. But he warns…

New Rules Mean Higher Taxes for IRA Trusts
Taxes

New Rules Mean Higher Taxes for IRA Trusts

Ed Slott, CPA | December 21, 2022

If you named a trust as your IRA’s beneficiary, it’s time to revisit—and perhaps revise—that plan. Under the terms of…

Fund Fakeout
Investing

Fund Fakeout

Larry E. Swedroe | December 20, 2022

How is your stock mutual fund doing this year? A lot depends on which index the fund compares its returns…

Lessons From People Who Hate Retirement
Retirement Living

Lessons From People Who Hate Retirement

Ernie J. Zelinski | December 19, 2022

If you haven’t heard the stories first-hand, you probably “know somebody who knows somebody” who thought they were embarking on…

Lower Your Energy Bills… A Lot!!

Lower Your Energy Bills… A Lot!!

Pierre Delforge | December 17, 2022

The average US household’s monthly power bill pushed past $120 in 2021, then continued to climb in 2022 as the…

Strategic Money Moves for a Tough 2023
Personal Finances

Strategic Money Moves for a Tough 2023

December 15, 2022

There are tough times ahead, as investors and consumers head into decades-high inflation, fast-­rising interest rates and an economy teetering…

CD Alternative
Investing

CD Alternative

Robert Carlson | December 6, 2022

In today’s chaotic financial markets, cash is king. If you’re looking for safe, guaranteed income from your cash, nothing is…

Learn From the Money Experts’ Mistakes
Personal Finances

Learn From the Money Experts’ Mistakes

December 4, 2022

With a bear market and an economy teetering on recession, any money missteps you make now tend to be amplified.…