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February 28, 2018 | American Tower Corporation | AMT
Stock of the Week

February 28, 2018 | American Tower Corporation | AMT

Steven M. Rogé | February 26, 2018

This Week’s Stock of the Week is growing with the rapidly rising consumer need for wireless data.

Yields on Money-Market Funds Finally Perk Up
Banking

Yields on Money-Market Funds Finally Perk Up

Peter Crane | February 20, 2018

Yields on money funds at mutual fund companies have risen as the Federal Reserve has boosted interest rates, and the trend is expected to continue.

Tax Cuts Boost Restaurant Stocks
Stocks

Tax Cuts Boost Restaurant Stocks

Chris O’Cull | February 20, 2018

Lower taxes will improve earnings and cash flow at these restaurant chains.

7 Foreign Stock Picks from a Top Fund Manager
Stocks

7 Foreign Stock Picks from a Top Fund Manager

Randy Pearce, CFA, and Pam Krueger | February 20, 2018

Bull markets in places ranging from Great Britain and Belgium to India, Hong Kong and Japan have more room for continued gains than the US.

February 21, 2018 | Ring Energy, Inc. | REI
Stock of the Week

February 21, 2018 | Ring Energy, Inc. | REI

Daniel S. Perkins | February 16, 2018

This week’s Stock of the Week is an experienced and efficient company that can profit even if its sector doesn’t.

February 14, 2018 | Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. | KLIC
Stocks

February 14, 2018 | Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. | KLIC

Tim Kang | February 12, 2018

This week’s Stock of the Week gives manufacturers the tools to assemble complex electronic devices.

Booking Flights Online
Money Savers

Booking Flights Online

Corey Sandler | February 12, 2018

Corey Sandler, consumer expert, discusses ways that consumers can expedite the process and come away with the best ticket for the least amount of money.

The Surprising Science That Explains How Grandma Got Scammed.
The Advocator

The Surprising Science That Explains How Grandma Got Scammed.

February 7, 2018

Not too far from our Bottom Line offices, a woman in her late 70s walked into a local bank branch.…

New Tax-Planning Opportunities for 2018—Start Making these Moves Now
The Pay-Less-Tax Man

New Tax-Planning Opportunities for 2018—Start Making these Moves Now

Edward Mendlowitz, CPA, ABV, PFS | February 5, 2018

Even if you haven’t finished preparing your 2017 tax return, now is the time to consider these powerful tax-planning moves to reduce your taxes for 2018.

How Shared Appreciation Mortgages Help With Down Payment
Mortgages

How Shared Appreciation Mortgages Help With Down Payment

Keith ­Gumbinger | February 1, 2018

What if you could take out a loan on your home and not pay it back until you sell your home? That’s what some finance companies have begun to offer.

Cheaper ETFs
Mutual Funds & ETFs

Cheaper ETFs

Todd Rosenbluth | February 1, 2018

Several of the best and largest ETFs have expense ratios two to five times as high as some less well-known and smaller ETFs that track similar indexes.

Best Credit Cards for 2018

Best Credit Cards for 2018

Jill Gonzalez | February 1, 2018

The credit card you choose will depend on whether you are a big borrower...traveler...foodie...or driver...or a small-business person or student.

The 5 Mental Traps That Make You Throw Away Money
Money Savers

The 5 Mental Traps That Make You Throw Away Money

Dan Ariely, PhD | February 1, 2018

Our normal human instincts and emotions lead us to make costly money mistakes—but here’s how you can do better.

February 7, 2018 | Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | PTLA
Stock of the Week

February 7, 2018 | Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | PTLA

Tom Plumb | February 1, 2018

This week’s Stock of the Week is about to launch a unique drug and has another in the pipeline.

Should You Consider an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Now as Rates Rise?
Mortgages

Should You Consider an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Now as Rates Rise?

Keith ­Gumbinger | January 31, 2018

Adjustable-rate mortgages are gaining popularity. But consider the hazards carefully before signing up for one.