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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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Hedging Currency
Investing

Hedging Currency

Neena Mishra, CFA | September 26, 2024

Stock valuations in foreign markets may look more attractive than those in the US, but any profits earned are translated…

Don’t Make These Financial Mistakes When Your Spouse Dies
Personal Finances

Don’t Make These Financial Mistakes When Your Spouse Dies

Michael Piper, CPA | September 26, 2024

More than a million older Americans lose a spouse each year. And sadly, while still dealing with their grief, many…

Long-Term-Care Insurance: What You Should Know
Insurance

Long-Term-Care Insurance: What You Should Know

Glenn S. Daily, CFP, ChFC, CLU | September 26, 2024

The best advice for buying long-term-care insurance in 2025—don’t, says insurance expert Glenn Daily, CFP, ChFC, CLU. Obtaining insurance that…

How To Dispute a Credit Card Charge
Credit & Debt

How To Dispute a Credit Card Charge

Ted Rossman | September 21, 2024

Are you having a problem with a merchant over a product or service?  Perhaps, the $3 tip tacked onto a…

Best Online Side Hustles You Can Do to Make Extra Income
Personal Finances

Best Online Side Hustles You Can Do to Make Extra Income

Laura Olert | September 19, 2024

Somewhere between one-third and one-half of American workers are finding ways to make extra money on the side. For many,…

Tax Planning for 2025
Taxes

Tax Planning for 2025

Maryann Reyes, CPA, PFS | September 17, 2024

Year-end tax planning presents a particular challenge in 2024 because there’s so much uncertainty about what taxes will look like…

Where Can I Put My Money to Earn the Most Interest?
Banking

Where Can I Put My Money to Earn the Most Interest?

Ken Tumin | September 16, 2024

With interest rates at their highest in decades, it’s been easy for savers to safely earn interest on their money…

Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: How to Make the Big Health-Care Decision
Insurance

Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: How to Make the Big Health-Care Decision

Maura Carley, MPH, CIC | September 15, 2024

Nearing your 65th birthday? Then you probably know that it’s time to enroll in Medicare. What you may not know…

Savvy Investors’ Secret Weapon: What’s On Your Watch List?
Stocks

Savvy Investors’ Secret Weapon: What’s On Your Watch List?

September 13, 2024

More than 5,000 stocks trade on US exchanges—but there are only a few dozen truly great businesses. These rare companies…

Best Small-Cap Stocks to Invest In Now
Stocks

Best Small-Cap Stocks to Invest In Now

Douglas ­Gerlach | September 13, 2024

It’s time for the minnows to make a splash! In recent years, investors have abandoned small-cap stocks. Slammed by fast-rising…

Pros and Cons of Reverse Mortgages
Personal Finances

Pros and Cons of Reverse Mortgages

Wade Pfau, PhD, CFA | September 10, 2024

Reverse mortgages don’t deserve their less-than-savory reputation. These days, reverse mortgages are heavily regulated by the US Department of Housing…

Best and Worst States to Retire
Retirement Living

Best and Worst States to Retire

Cassandra Happe | August 30, 2024

Nearly two of every three Americans are more worried about outliving their retirement savings than they are about dying, according…

The Latest Email Scams
Fraud

The Latest Email Scams

Steven J.J. Weisman, JD | August 29, 2024

Email scams are becoming tougher than ever to detect. Thanks to artificial intelligence, even scammers who lack strong command of…

The Cash Trap
Personal Finances

The Cash Trap

Robert M. Brinker, CFS | August 28, 2024

After the historic losses bond investors suffered the past two years, it’s no wonder they are content to stash more…

The Lazy Man’s Mutual Fund Portfolio
Investing

The Lazy Man’s Mutual Fund Portfolio

David Snowball, PhD | August 28, 2024

Warren Buffett once described his investment style as “benign neglect bordering on sloth.” The Berkshire Hathaway CEO was making a…