How does this sound? You invest in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the S&P 500 for the next year, and no matter what happens,...
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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Wealth Preservation Secrets of America’s Richest Families
Two families. Two fortunes. Two very different futures. A century ago, the Vanderbilts and the Rockefellers amassed astounding wealth. Cornelius Vanderbilt made his money in...
Dr. Allen Sinai’s Forecast Through Year-End 2024
Daunting challenges face the stock market for the rest of 2024—from high interest rates and stubborn inflation to rising geopolitical tensions around the globe and...
Cautious Investor: Stock-Split Advantage
With market valuations inflated and investors uncertain about what comes next, consider one of the more reliable systems for finding winners—stock splits. Every year, a...
Bold Investor: Bitcoin Diversifier
Worried about rising volatility in this year’s stock market? Perhaps consider adding cryptocurrency to your portfolio…seriously. Bitcoin has long been regarded as a fringe asset...
Under-the-Radar Credit Cards
The credit card landscape has been a bit static lately. There are plenty of great cards available…but they’re largely the same ones that Bottom Line...
Bottom Line’s Experts Say, “Conventional Financial Wisdom Is Wrong!”
Plan to spend less in retirement than when you were working…hold off starting Social Security payments as long as possible…US Treasuries are the safest investment...
How to Prevent Identity Theft
Identity fraud is a persistent problem these days. When companies that store your information suffer data breaches, thieves sell your personal info to criminals who...
Should You Co-Sign on Your Child’s Mortgage?
Co-signing on a mortgage might seem like a way to help a family member buy a home in this difficult market. But many parents who...
Filial Responsibility Laws Could Disrupt Your Estate Plans
In 29 US states, “filial responsibility laws” hold adult children responsible for their parents’ long-term care costs. Here’s what to know… How it works: These are...
Forever Chemicals
One of the largest environmental cleanups is underway. Since the 1940s, man-made polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been used to fortify products from carpeting to nonstick...
Cash Yields and Taxes
Savers reveling in 5% yields on cash in money-market funds got a rude surprise this past April—they owe ordinary income tax on that income…as high...
