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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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Beware Tricky Credit Card Fees When Traveling Overseas

Beware Tricky Credit Card Fees When Traveling Overseas

May 24, 2018

About half of all credit cards charge foreign transaction fees—and they can cost card users a lot. Here’s how to avoid foreign transaction fees.

Managing Money When the Diagnosis Is Dementia
Personal Finances

Managing Money When the Diagnosis Is Dementia

May 22, 2018

When people are diagnosed with dementia, they and their loved ones probably don't think about money right away—but perhaps they should.

Confused by Your Credit Card Rewards Program? Join the Club

Confused by Your Credit Card Rewards Program? Join the Club

May 22, 2018

A study found that 45% of Americans are unclear about their credit card rewards. Here’s how to understand yours.

More Americans Expect Higher Home Prices, Mortgage Rates
Buying & Selling

More Americans Expect Higher Home Prices, Mortgage Rates

May 22, 2018

Two out of three people in a new poll think this is a good time to buy a home.

May 23, 2018 | Morgan Stanley | MS
Stock of the Week

May 23, 2018 | Morgan Stanley | MS

Peter W. Tuz, CFA, CFP | May 21, 2018

This week’s Stock of the Week is huge in its field and working hard to reduce risk and grow revenue.

3 Estate-Planning Gotchas in the New Tax Law
Wealthy and Wise

3 Estate-Planning Gotchas in the New Tax Law

Gideon Rothschild, Esq. | May 21, 2018

If you set up or updated your estate plan even just a year ago, big changes in tax law could be ruining its ability to protect you and your heirs.

Finding the Best Active ETFs
Mutual Funds & ETFs

Finding the Best Active ETFs

Neena Mishra, CFA | May 17, 2018

A growing number of ETFs are actively managed instead of simply tracking an index. Here are some of the best ones.

How to Earn Much More on Your Savings Now That Interest Rates Are Rising
Banking

How to Earn Much More on Your Savings Now That Interest Rates Are Rising

Ken Tumin | May 15, 2018

After more than a decade of extraordinarily low interest rates, savers are finally seeing yields perk up now.

May 16, 2018 | Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. | PTEN
Stock of the Week

May 16, 2018 | Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. | PTEN

Daniel M. Miller | May 10, 2018

This week’s Stock of the Week supplies high-quality equipment to an industry that’s been under pressure.

Small-Company Stocks Poised to Push Aside the Big Guys
Stocks

Small-Company Stocks Poised to Push Aside the Big Guys

Christopher Beck, CFA | May 10, 2018

By shifting your portfolio toward small-caps, you can soften the blow if the market turns sour without having to miss out if the bull market continues.

May 9, 2018 | Fiserv Inc. | FISV
Stock of the Week

May 9, 2018 | Fiserv Inc. | FISV

Randy Hare | May 7, 2018

This week’s Stock of the Week is a company that consumers interact with frequently, even if they don’t know it.

Secrets of Profiting from US Gold Coins
The Money Connoisseur

Secrets of Profiting from US Gold Coins

Scott A. Travers | May 7, 2018

Here’s how to make even more profit on US gold coins by knowing the metal content of specific coins, your dealer's markup, and when to buy and sell.

These Taxpayers Fought the IRS and Came Out on Top
Taxes

These Taxpayers Fought the IRS and Came Out on Top

Edward Mendlowitz, CPA, ABV, PFS | May 3, 2018

Ordinary taxpayers can beat the IRS—and so can you. Here are important lessons from recent court disputes in which taxpayers prevailed.

Why High Stock Dividend Yields Can Be Dangerous
Stocks

Why High Stock Dividend Yields Can Be Dangerous

Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA | May 2, 2018

When stock investors focus on dividend yield, they overlook the fact that very high yields are often a sign of distress.

New Ways to Save Money on Prescription Drugs
Medical Expenses

New Ways to Save Money on Prescription Drugs

Charles B. Inlander | May 2, 2018

Here are some new tools in the fight to pay less for the medication you need.