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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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Create Your Own Target-Date Fund
Investing

Create Your Own Target-Date Fund

Paul Merriman | April 3, 2022

About 40 million Americans have invested in target-date funds (TDFs), those ready-made, all-weather portfolios of stock and bond funds that…

Long-Term-Care Insurance Can Pay for In-Home Care
Money Savers

Long-Term-Care Insurance Can Pay for In-Home Care

Claude Thau | March 21, 2022

Many people would prefer to age at home rather than move into an assisted-living facility or nursing home. But for…

Taxpayer Victories and Defeats
Taxes

Taxpayer Victories and Defeats

Edward Mendlowitz, CPA, ABV, PFS | March 16, 2022

The IRS is always challenging taxpayers on matters ranging from business expenses to legal settlements to unusual assets. Thousands of…

Go Rogue! Using Unconventional Wisdom to Guide Your Financial Decisions
Personal Finances

Go Rogue! Using Unconventional Wisdom to Guide Your Financial Decisions

Laurence J. Kotlikoff, PhD | March 15, 2022

Top economist and Wall Street gadfly Laurence J. Kotlikoff, PhD, believes that the way most of us go about planning…

How To Hire The Right Plumber At The Right Price
Money Savers

How To Hire The Right Plumber At The Right Price

Ed Del Grande | March 8, 2022

Overwhelmed by the thought of finding a plumber—a good one who will do the work correctly and charge you fairly?…

Invest in High-End Collectibles with Fractional Shares
Investing

Invest in High-End Collectibles with Fractional Shares

Michael Fox-Rabinovitz, CFA | March 1, 2022

Want to own an original Declaration of Independence? A vintage Ferrari? A Warhol silkscreen? Now you can own a piece of a high- priced collectible by buying fractional shares.

Pros and Cons of Today’s Most Popular Retirement Locations
Retirement Living

Pros and Cons of Today’s Most Popular Retirement Locations

Dave Hughes | March 1, 2022

No retirement location is perfect. Be sure to take into consideration weather, economy, health services and more. Here are some popular places today—and the pros and cons.

Bridging the Gap Between Siblings’ Finances
Personal Finances

Bridging the Gap Between Siblings’ Finances

Alex Melkumian, PsyD, LMFT | March 1, 2022

It can be difficult when one sibling has greater financial means than another. Here’s how to maintain your relationship despite your different financial situations.

Secrets To A Happier Retirement
Retirement Living

Secrets To A Happier Retirement

Wes Moss | March 1, 2022

Conventional wisdom says that planning a successful retirement is all about financial security—you focus on saving and growing a nest…

Little-Known Tools for Retirement and Estate Planning
Estate Planning

Little-Known Tools for Retirement and Estate Planning

Robert Carlson | February 15, 2022

The upsides of IRAs and living trusts for retirement and estate-planning are widely known, but even savvy savers might not…

Best IPOs For 2022
Investing

Best IPOs For 2022

Hilary Kramer | February 15, 2022

The year 2021 marked the strongest for initial public offerings (IPOs) in US history, with more than 1,000 companies going…

Ways to Estimate Life Expectancy
Personal Finances

Ways to Estimate Life Expectancy

David Blanchett, PhD, CFP, CFA | February 13, 2022

Instead of focusing on how long your parents lived, or using the Social Security calculator, here are better ways to estimate your life expectancy.

Spot a Treasure In Your Pocket Change
Investing

Spot a Treasure In Your Pocket Change

Scott A. Travers | February 13, 2022

Before you toss your pocket change in a jar, check them carefully for these characteristics. You may have a valuable coin!

Companies That Still Manufacture Things Here
The Economy

Companies That Still Manufacture Things Here

Charis Brown | February 13, 2022

Do you prefer to buy American-made products? Here are 33 companies that still manufacture their products in the US.

How to Choose a Charity Worthy of Your Money
Charitable Giving

How to Choose a Charity Worthy of Your Money

Stacy Steele | February 13, 2022

The year is winding down…and that means donation time is nearing. Nonprofits will start filling mailboxes and airwaves with appeals…