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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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The Hottest Career Paths Don’t Require College
Business

The Hottest Career Paths Don’t Require College

December 14, 2021

Students, parents even adults considering midlife career changes may want to consider "career and technical education” by attending a trade, technical or vocational program.

How to Get Rid of Your Timeshare
Personal Finances

How to Get Rid of Your Timeshare

Brian Rogers | December 14, 2021

Getting out from under a timeshare that you no longer want can be expensive and difficult. Here are the steps to take to making it easier.

Will Switching Electricity Suppliers Save You Money?

Will Switching Electricity Suppliers Save You Money?

Barbara Alexander | December 14, 2021

Consumers who switch to retail electricity suppliers consistently pay more than people who stay with the default service provided by their local utility.

7 Costly IRA Withdrawal Mistakes to Avoid
Personal Finances

7 Costly IRA Withdrawal Mistakes to Avoid

Ed Slott, CPA | November 30, 2021

A single mistake in withdrawing money from an IRA can derail decades of contributions. Here’s how to avoid the traps.

Choosing the Best-Value Wine on the Menu
Personal Finances

Choosing the Best-Value Wine on the Menu

November 14, 2021

The next time you order wine off a restaurant's wine list, go ahead and buy the second-cheapest bottle—surprisingly, it does not have the highest markups in price.

Profit from Pokemon
Investing

Profit from Pokemon

Charlie Hurlocker | November 14, 2021

The value of old Pokémon cards featuring beloved Japanese fantasy characters has soared recently. Tips to evaluate and sell your Pokémon cards…

The Death of Cash
Money Savers

The Death of Cash

Lisa Ellis | November 14, 2021

If you want to find the big stock winners for the next decade, take a look at powerful growth trends…

Don’t Let These 5 Surprises Derail Your Retirement
Personal Finances

Don’t Let These 5 Surprises Derail Your Retirement

November 1, 2021

Beware of these five retirement financial surprises—ranging from the real results of downsizing to the tax consequences of retirement—that can derail plans, consume savings and leave retirees wondering what went wrong.

Are Bitcoin and Other Digital Assets Right for you?
Investing

Are Bitcoin and Other Digital Assets Right for you?

Ric Edelman | November 1, 2021

How to determine if bitcoin and other digital assets are right for you and which ones to invest in

Massive Medical Bills? 6-Step Plan to Help You Pay Much Less
Medical Expenses

Massive Medical Bills? 6-Step Plan to Help You Pay Much Less

Caitlin Donovan | October 15, 2021

Even well-insured patients can be subjected to hefty healthcare bills for out-of-network doctor visits, ambulance rides, treatments “not medically necessary.” Here’s help…

10 Best Dividend Stocks for the Next 10 Years
Stocks

10 Best Dividend Stocks for the Next 10 Years

Kelley Wright | October 15, 2021

Today’s income-seeking investors need to pick dividend stocks that are fundamentally sound and proven to thrive even in a pandemic.

The Financial Benefits of Staggered Retirement
Retirement Living

The Financial Benefits of Staggered Retirement

Dana Anspach, CFP | October 1, 2021

Many two-income couples assume that they’ll retire at the same time and then transition to a new chapter in their…

Your Inflation Rate Is Not the Same as the Government’s
Personal Finances

Your Inflation Rate Is Not the Same as the Government’s

Christine Benz | September 17, 2021

Many retirees and older ­consumers on fixed incomes keep an eye on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers…

Best Foreign Stocks for the Global Economic Recovery
Investing

Best Foreign Stocks for the Global Economic Recovery

Ben Griffiths, CFA | September 15, 2021

The S&P 500’s performance ­nearly tripled that of the rest of the world over the last decade and is up…

Beyond Your Stimulus Check: How the ­American Rescue Plan Will Affect Your Taxes and Health Insurance
Personal Finances

Beyond Your Stimulus Check: How the ­American Rescue Plan Will Affect Your Taxes and Health Insurance

Gregory Black, CPA, JD, LLM | September 3, 2021

The $1.9 trillion American ­Rescue Plan Act received plenty of publicity for providing a third round of stimulus checks and…