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Amazon and Walmart Lower Free Shipping Minimum

Amazon and Walmart Lower Free Shipping Minimum

Edgar Dworsky | June 16, 2017

The free-shipping competition has heated up among online retail giants—meaning shoppers can save more money at certain sites. Amazon.com recently…

How to Keep Financial Information Safer on Your Phone

How to Keep Financial Information Safer on Your Phone

Eva Velasquez | June 15, 2017

More and more of your financial life happens right on your smartphone—and not just buying stuff on Amazon and elsewhere.…

Avoid These Credit Card Balance-Transfer Mistakes

Avoid These Credit Card Balance-Transfer Mistakes

June 15, 2017

That offer you get in the mail to transfer your high-interest credit card debt to a card with a 0%…

“Unconstrained” Bond Funds That Are Well Managed

“Unconstrained” Bond Funds That Are Well Managed

Cara Esser, CFA | June 15, 2017

When rising interest rates threaten to hurt bond prices, most bond mutual funds have limited defenses they can deploy. They…

Will Trump’s Setbacks End the Bull Market?
The Economy

Will Trump’s Setbacks End the Bull Market?

Allen Sinai, PhD | June 15, 2017

Will the Trump administration’s setbacks trip up the eight-year-old bull market? Top economist Allen Sinai says no. Despite widespread skepticism…

June 14, 2017 | The Sherwin-Williams Company | SHW
Stock of the Week

June 14, 2017 | The Sherwin-Williams Company | SHW

Steven M. Rogé | June 12, 2017

This week’s Stock of the Week is a trusted name in home décor and is ready to take advantage of…

Lower Fees on Index Funds
Mutual Funds & ETFs

Lower Fees on Index Funds

Pam Krueger | June 9, 2017

Mutual fund providers are jockeying to compete with low fees on index funds. Examples: In March, Charles Schwab dropped the…

Scammers are Stealing Frequent-Flier Mile Donations

Scammers are Stealing Frequent-Flier Mile Donations

George Hobica | June 7, 2017

Scammers are offering to help people donate unused frequent-flier miles or hotel rewards points to charity. The scammer's e-mail or…

Beyond the Thermostat — Ways to Save More on Cooling Costs

Beyond the Thermostat — Ways to Save More on Cooling Costs

Don Vandervort | June 6, 2017

Heating and cooling systems typically are responsible for the greatest portion of home energy bills. Here are ways to stay…

June 6, 2017 | Vistra Energy Corporation | VST
Stock of the Week

June 6, 2017 | Vistra Energy Corporation | VST

Scott W. Hood, CFA | June 5, 2017

Today’s Stock of the Week emerged from bankruptcy recently, but it is a solid company that is paying down debt…

Lifetime $10 Park Pass for Seniors to End August 27

Lifetime $10 Park Pass for Seniors to End August 27

Kathy Kupper | June 5, 2017

Get a lifetime senior pass from the National Park Service before the cost soars. Currently, any US citizen 62 or…

Stocks That Do Well When Inflation Is Rising
Stocks

Stocks That Do Well When Inflation Is Rising

Ben Kirby, CFA | June 2, 2017

The past few years have been great for dividend-paying stocks of large companies, which have outperformed the Standard & Poor’s…

Protect Dead Relatives from ID Theft

Protect Dead Relatives from ID Theft

Adam Levin | June 2, 2017

Don’t assume that the risk of having your identity stolen lasts only as long as you are alive. More than…

Surprising Things Your Homeowner’s Insurance Covers

Surprising Things Your Homeowner’s Insurance Covers

Laura Adams | June 2, 2017

Your homeowner’s insurance covers more than just your home. These policies also provide protection for things that few policyholders would…

The Buffett Portfolio That You Can Own
Stocks

The Buffett Portfolio That You Can Own

Charles Sizemore, CFA | June 2, 2017

Warren Buffett’s stock-picking prowess is not foolproof. Over the years, he has lost $3.5 billion on Maine-based Dexter Shoe Co.…more…