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Financial
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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The Latest Email Scams
Email scams are becoming tougher than ever to detect. Thanks to artificial intelligence, even scammers who lack strong command of the English language or graphic...
The Cash Trap
After the historic losses bond investors suffered the past two years, it’s no wonder they are content to stash more than $6 trillion in money-market...
The Lazy Man’s Mutual Fund Portfolio
Warren Buffett once described his investment style as “benign neglect bordering on sloth.” The Berkshire Hathaway CEO was making a sly point that investors should...
Negotiate Your Investment Advisor’s Fees
Are you paying too much for investment advice? Using the following checklist could save you thousands each year… Check Form ADV Part 2A. The SEC requires...
Real Estate Tech Stocks
There’s one area of the market where you can still find tech trading at bargain prices. Real estate has been the worst-performing sector in the...
Five Factors Affecting Your Money During These Odd Times
The world was supposed to return to normal when the pandemic ended, but instead we now are faced with wars in Europe and the Middle...
How to Deal with a Financial Windfall
Who hasn’t dreamed about getting a financial windfall? Maybe you hit the lottery…received a large insurance settlement or a lump-sum pension payout…or a relative left...
How to Save Tax Documents — Digitizing Is the Answer
So where do you keep all those tax documents? There are several potential solutions—but only one truly makes sense. You could sort through your tax...
Low-Risk Investments to Beat Wall Street at Its Own Game
Wall Street loves dumb money. It excels at creating hype and stirring up fear and greed, then waiting for small investors to make investment mistakes....
Great Ready-Made ETF Portfolios
The proliferation of hundreds of new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) each year has made investing in almost any asset class simple…but it also has created challenges...
4 Reasons to Take Social Security Benefits Early
If you’re planning for retirement, you’ve probably heard this warning many times—don’t claim your Social Security benefits early. Social Security benefits can be started as...
