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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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Navigating Today’s Precarious Financial Environment
Investing

Navigating Today’s Precarious Financial Environment

Todd Ahlsten | August 15, 2022

The big casualty of this year’s plunging markets has been growth stocks—big technology firms and other companies whose shares investors…

RMDs in Today’s Bear Market
Personal Finances

RMDs in Today’s Bear Market

Ed Slott, CPA | August 6, 2022

The bear market is a double dose of bad news for many retirees. Not only has the value of their…

Is the 60-40 Portfolio Dead?
Personal Finances

Is the 60-40 Portfolio Dead?

August 3, 2022

For decades, an allocation of 60% stocks and 40% bonds was a winning strategy that provided strong annual returns with…

Medical Malpractice: How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones
Money Savers

Medical Malpractice: How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones

Stephan Landsman, JD | August 1, 2022

Injury or infection caused by medical treatment is one of the leading causes of death in the US. In fact,…

Time for a Hedge Fund?
Investing

Time for a Hedge Fund?

July 20, 2022

Most stock funds have suffered sharp losses this year because they can make money only one way—the stocks they own…

The Safe Choice for Investors in 2022
Investing

The Safe Choice for Investors in 2022

David Snowball, PhD | July 17, 2022

As fast-growing behemoths such as Netflix, Tesla and Meta Platforms (the parent company of Facebook) falter this year, it’s time…

Take Steps to Lower Your Cell-Phone Bill Now
Personal Finances

Take Steps to Lower Your Cell-Phone Bill Now

Barry Gross | July 15, 2022

Even if you don’t keep a close eye on your cell-phone bill, you’ve still probably gotten the sinking feeling that…

Are Growth Stocks Dead?
Investing

Are Growth Stocks Dead?

Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA | July 6, 2022

Investors fearing high inflation and rising interest rates are abandoning well-known companies that grow earnings faster than the overall market…

Tricky Tax Twists Following a Spouse’s Death
Taxes

Tricky Tax Twists Following a Spouse’s Death

Maryann Reyes, CPA, PFS | July 4, 2022

Nothing is certain except death and taxes—and that widows and widowers will discover that the former makes the latter more…

Is a Recession Imminent?
The Economy

Is a Recession Imminent?

Allen Sinai, PhD | July 3, 2022

You thought the COVID-19 pandemic was scary for investors? Now there’s a whole new world of surreal troubles to navigate……

The Bond-Fund Meltdown
Banking

The Bond-Fund Meltdown

Robert M. Brinker, CFS | June 21, 2022

Bonds are supposed to be steady, reliable, even boring investments—but they’ve created plenty of drama this year. The Bloomberg US…

Best and Worst States for Retiree Health Care
Retirement Living

Best and Worst States for Retiree Health Care

Jeff Smedsrud | June 18, 2022

Choosing where you will live in retirement isn’t just about picking a state with low taxes and lots of sunshine.…

Gas Cards: Not The Best Way To Save
Money Savers

Gas Cards: Not The Best Way To Save

Ted Rossman | June 5, 2022

With gas prices hitting record highs, Americans are looking for ways to save at the pump. One possibility: A gas…

Best Credit Cards for 2022
Credit & Debt

Best Credit Cards for 2022

Sara ­Rathner | June 4, 2022

Prices and interest rates are rising fast, and consumers are facing a range of changes in 2022—does that mean they…

What We Learned From GameStop
Investing

What We Learned From GameStop

Spencer Jakab | June 3, 2022

An investor evaluating GameStop (GME) in 2020 would have found little to recommend it. The video-game seller was reporting losses…