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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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Inflation Is Here to Stay!
The Economy

Inflation Is Here to Stay!

David Stockman | December 3, 2022

Inflation surged above 9% recently, its highest rate in more than 40 years. Household budgets are being strained…savings are being…

Medicare Advantage Plans are Denying Payments
Money Savers

Medicare Advantage Plans are Denying Payments

Caitlin Donovan | November 22, 2022

Many seniors opt for private Medicare Advantage plans instead of traditional fee-for-service Medicare so they can access a broader array…

When the Bear Bites Your 529
Personal Finances

When the Bear Bites Your 529

Mark Kantrowitz | November 20, 2022

The bear market has been especially painful for parents of college students or children about to attend college. Their “529”…

Countdown to Tax Time
Taxes

Countdown to Tax Time

Maryann Reyes, CPA, PFS | November 19, 2022

Tax-filing season may be months away, but certain tax matters are best considered before the calendar year ends. The IRS’s…

How a Top Fund Manager Beats the Bear Market
Investing

How a Top Fund Manager Beats the Bear Market

Michael Morey | November 15, 2022

Fund manager Michael Morey beat the bear market. Over the past year, Morey’s Integrity Dividend Harvest Fund (IDIVX) has managed…

Roth IRA vs. Roth 401(k)
Investing

Roth IRA vs. Roth 401(k)

Ed Slott, CPA | November 6, 2022

If you have some money to add to your retirement savings before year-end, throwing it in a Roth IRA if…

The Inflation Reduction Act and Your Health Care
The Economy

The Inflation Reduction Act and Your Health Care

Caitlin Donovan | November 3, 2022

On August 16, President Biden signed the more than $700 ­billion Inflation Reduction Act, a sprawling piece of legislation affecting…

Dealing with Post-Pandemic Financial Upheaval
Personal Finances

Dealing with Post-Pandemic Financial Upheaval

Alex Melkumian, PsyD, LMFT | November 1, 2022

The pandemic’s daunting psychological challenges are largely behind us. Now it’s time to deal with the financial challenges. These are…

401(k) Prediction
Personal Finances

401(k) Prediction

Christine Benz | October 20, 2022

Too rattled to look at your 401(k) statements in recent months? At the very least, peek at a new feature…

Beware: 6 Common Health Coverage Misconceptions
Money Savers

Beware: 6 Common Health Coverage Misconceptions

Maura Carley, MPH, CIC | October 18, 2022

How well do you understand your health coverage? In the world of health insurance and, to a lesser extent, Medicare,…

Berkshire Hathaway Without Warren Buffet?
Investing

Berkshire Hathaway Without Warren Buffet?

Adam Mead | October 16, 2022

Warren Buffett, the legendary CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, recently told the story of a man who received an irritating letter…

Warren Buffet’s 5 Secrets for Mastering the Chaos in the Market
Investing

Warren Buffet’s 5 Secrets for Mastering the Chaos in the Market

Robert L. Bloch | October 15, 2022

Until the pandemic hit, some analysts were calling ­Warren Buffett “washed up.” The performance of his company, Berkshire Hathaway, had…

IRS Rule Allows Bigger Penalty-Free IRA Withdrawals
Taxes

IRS Rule Allows Bigger Penalty-Free IRA Withdrawals

Ed Slott, CPA | October 8, 2022

An updated IRS ruling now allows IRA owners under age 59½ to dramatically increase the amount of money they can…

Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap
Medical Expenses

Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap

Danielle K. Roberts | October 7, 2022

Should you sign up for a Medigap plan, a Medicare Advantage plan or neither when you become eligible at age…

Analysts Worth Listening To
Personal Finances

Analysts Worth Listening To

Uri Gruenbaum | October 6, 2022

Wall Street analysts wield enormous influence on investors even though most have only mediocre track records—in fact, more than half…