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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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Preparing Your Portfolio for the Coming Inflation Time Bomb
Personal Finances

Preparing Your Portfolio for the Coming Inflation Time Bomb

Robert Carlson | September 3, 2021

It’s been a long time since investors have had to worry about inflation. But as the US economy springs back…

How to Buy a Home in This Very Competitive Seller’s Market
Real Estate

How to Buy a Home in This Very Competitive Seller’s Market

Martin Eiden | September 1, 2021

The residential real estate market is in a frenzy. A historically low supply of homes for sale combined with buyers…

How the ­American Rescue Plan Will Affect Your Taxes and Health Insurance
Taxes

How the ­American Rescue Plan Will Affect Your Taxes and Health Insurance

Gregory Black, CPA, JD, LLM | September 1, 2021

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

6 Supercharged ­Investments
Investing

6 Supercharged ­Investments

August 16, 2021

Even Warren Buffett is exasperated by the search for income in today’s low-rate world. “Fixed-­income ­investors…face a bleak future,” he…

Join or Start an Investment Club For Fun and Profit
Investing

Join or Start an Investment Club For Fun and Profit

Douglas ­Gerlach | August 1, 2021

Could joining or starting an investment club jump-start your finances? Nearly half of American households have no exposure to the…

Your Unclaimed Assets Are Waiting for You
Personal Finances

Your Unclaimed Assets Are Waiting for You

Mark Kantrowitz | August 1, 2021

Tens of billions of dollars are just waiting to be claimed—and you could be the winner. That may sound like…

Are Financial Markets Safe?
Investing

Are Financial Markets Safe?

July 15, 2021

With the stock market’s recent turmoil, you may be frightened for your financial future. Here’s what top experts believe about the markets’ stability. URL: are-financial-markets-safe

How to Avoid 5 Social Security Surprises That Could Cost You Big
Retirement Planning

How to Avoid 5 Social Security Surprises That Could Cost You Big

Cindy ­Lundquist | July 15, 2021

Beware these hidden traps among the Social Security rules. They could cost you big, but here’s how to keep that from happening.

How to Negotiate Real Estate Commissions
Buying & Selling

How to Negotiate Real Estate Commissions

Stephen Brobeck, PhD | July 15, 2021

With a few minutes of effort and these tactics, you could save thousands of dollars on the sale of your home to buy a new car.

Hidden Trap in Trading Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)
Mutual Funds & ETFs

Hidden Trap in Trading Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Ben Johnson, CFA | July 15, 2021

With exchange-traded fund (ETF) trades now commission-free at most brokerage firms, they make even more sense than investing in traditional…

Benefits of the New Stimulus Bill
Taxes

Benefits of the New Stimulus Bill

July 15, 2021

Provisions in last year’s financial stimulus bill may have an effect on your income tax filing for medical expenses, donations and/or your retirement.

How to De-Risk Your Investment Portfolio
Investing

How to De-Risk Your Investment Portfolio

Ric Edelman | July 1, 2021

If you’re anxious about the record highs the stock market is hitting, it may be time to de-risk your portfolio. Here’s what you need to know…

Small-Cap Stock Ready for a Rebound
Investing

Small-Cap Stock Ready for a Rebound

July 1, 2021

Lately, small-cap stocks have been outperforming large-caps. Here are the trends and stocks that are ready to take off.

Investing in a Post-Pandemic Travel Boom
Stocks

Investing in a Post-Pandemic Travel Boom

William Hilkert | July 1, 2021

Which companies are the best investments as people get back to taking vacations and easting in restaurants?

Mid-Year Economic Forecast
Investing

Mid-Year Economic Forecast

Allen Sinai, PhD | July 1, 2021

Stoked by trillions of dollars in monetary and fiscal stimulus, pent-up demand from millions of consumers and one of the…