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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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IRA Contributions After 72
As long as you continue to work—regardless of your age—you can continue to contribute to an IRA even though you must start taking required minimum...
Year-End Tax Planning for 2023
Even though the deadline for filing 2023 income tax forms is months away, the time to consider certain tax-related matters is now—before the year ends....
The Magnificent Seven
Amazon…Alphabet…Apple…Meta Platforms…Microsoft…Nvidia…Tesla. These large-cap growth stocks—“The Magnificent Seven”—have been on a tear. They averaged an 87% return through the first nine months of 2023, versus...
How to Benefit from Inverse ETFs
If you have ever lost money in the stock market because you listened to investment guru Jim Cramer, there’s a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) for...
3 Ways Your IRA Can Get Taxed…Even a Roth!
The upside of traditional IRAs is that income taxes aren’t due until money is withdrawn…and with Roth IRAs, investment profits are not taxed at all....
What to Do With Your Cash Now
Many investors began this year happy to hold cash in their portfolios. After all, why risk a volatile stock market and uncertain economy when you...
Time to Revise Your Will?
Will your will actually do what you want it to do? You might never know—but your heirs could pay the price if it doesn’t. Working...
Best Ways to Invest in Obesity-Drug Stocks
The diabetes drug Ozempic became a viral sensation this year, touted by celebrities, CEOs and Real Housewives for its off-label use to quickly shed excess...
Medicare Advantage Ads May Be Misleading
A new way to get more from Medicare for less…zero premiums…free dental. If you are 65 or older, you’re probably overwhelmed with ads on TV,...
When a Wall Street Theme Has Staying Power
In recent years, the investment world has felt like a graveyard of themes that soared, then fizzled—outer-space tourism…NFTs (non-fungible token art)…the metaverse…Dogecoin. Most recently, investors...
Thriving in a Bull and Bear Market
Many investors believe that you must endure the occasional severe loss in bear markets and corrections to reap stocks’ long-term rewards. “Not necessarily,” says top...
