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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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Even These Small Money Mistakes Can Jeopardize Your Retirement
Retirement Planning

Even These Small Money Mistakes Can Jeopardize Your Retirement

Bill Losey, CFP | August 16, 2017

Despite years of planning, retirement can bring many surprises. Along with the excitement and freedom that come from ending a…

August 16, 2017 | Nike Inc. | NKE
Stock of the Week

August 16, 2017 | Nike Inc. | NKE

Andrew A. Arons | August 14, 2017

This week’s Stock of the Week is the largest company in its sector, but it still has room to grow…

10 Common Mistakes When Paying for College
College Finance

10 Common Mistakes When Paying for College

Mark Kantrowitz | August 11, 2017

Paying for college is complicated. The ways that colleges decide on aid packages can seem mysterious, and the number of…

August 9, 2017 | ConocoPhillips | COP
Stock of the Week

August 9, 2017 | ConocoPhillips | COP

Roger Hamilton | August 7, 2017

This week’s Stock of the Week is a major player in energy. It has been struggling but is making smart…

Natural Gas Stocks Benefit From Export Boom
Stocks

Natural Gas Stocks Benefit From Export Boom

Michael Roomberg, CFA | August 3, 2017

Energy stocks have been battered this year, down 13% through June 30 based on an index of 34 companies, as…

8 IRS Audit Flags
Tax Planning

8 IRS Audit Flags

Abby Eisenkraft, EA | August 3, 2017

Anyone can get audited by the IRS. An audit can be random…it can be related to a transaction you made…

Forever Funds for the Long Term
Mutual Funds & ETFs

Forever Funds for the Long Term

Michelle Swartzentruber | August 3, 2017

Warren Buffett is fond of saying that the ideal period to hold a stock is “forever.” Not everyone, however, has…

Best Apps and Websites for Shopping Wisely and Saving Money

Best Apps and Websites for Shopping Wisely and Saving Money

Andrea Woroch | August 2, 2017

Gone are the days when shoppers had to browse weekly sales flyers and clip coupons from the Sunday paper to…

August 2, 2017 | Rollins Inc. | ROL
Stock of the Week

August 2, 2017 | Rollins Inc. | ROL

Robert T. Lutts | July 31, 2017

This week’s Stock of the Week is strongly focused on customer service and on eliminating irritations from customers’ lives. Bug…

July 26, 2017 | BAE Systems plc | BAESY
Stock of the Week

July 26, 2017 | BAE Systems plc | BAESY

Jennifer D. Miller | July 24, 2017

This week’s Stock of the Week stands to gain from an increase in military spending at home and abroad. In…

Useful Products That Can Last a Lifetime

Useful Products That Can Last a Lifetime

Kelly ­Burgess | July 13, 2017

Most products these days are designed to fail. High-tech goods may become obsolete in a few years. Poorly made plastic…

Ask the Right Questions When You Leave a Job

Ask the Right Questions When You Leave a Job

Alan Sklover, Esq. | July 13, 2017

Employers often conduct exit interviews with employees who are leaving. They ask the soon-to-be-former employees their opinions about the workplace,…

ETFs That Boost Your Income
Mutual Funds & ETFs

ETFs That Boost Your Income

Ben Johnson, CFA | July 13, 2017

Not every income-oriented investor can commit to a 10-year investment. But if you can, there is a strategy that uses…

10 Tricky Terms: Deciphering Credit Card Language

10 Tricky Terms: Deciphering Credit Card Language

Jill Gonzalez | July 13, 2017

In the world of credit cards, almost everything that you are told can be confusing or misleading—and that includes ads,…

July 19, 2017 | Qualcomm Inc. | QCOM
Stock of the Week

July 19, 2017 | Qualcomm Inc. | QCOM

John Buckingham | July 13, 2017

This week’s Stock of the Week is facing its share of issues, but that creates opportunity—it is a leader in…