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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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Best Stock Funds for 2024
Despite the stock market rebound, falling inflation and a strong labor market in 2023, investors will have to contend with plenty of headwinds and volatility...
Beyond the Hype: The Truth About Medicare Advantage
You see the commercials touting Medicare Advantage (MA) plans as being a comprehensive solution to the limitations of traditional Medicare. Dental, vision, and hearing benefits—which...
Beware Medicare Enrollment Delays
If you are planning to use a “special enrollment period” to sign up for Medicare Part B, be prepared for delays. Most people enroll in...
Disaster Recovery Stocks
Over the past five years, climate disasters in the US resulted in damages averaging $18 billion a year, and experts expect more events like Hawaii’s...
Post-Pandemic Tipping, Who to Tip…and How Much
Tipping has always been a fraught proposition. When you see a tip jar on a counter, are you expected to tip? How much? In the...
Some Things Never Change: How You Can Profit From That
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is often asked, “What’s going to change in the next 10 years?” But he rarely is asked, “What’s not going to...
Don’t Make These Mistakes With Your Money!
This year’s soaring prices and volatile financial markets have caused investors, consumers and retirees to make plenty of money mistakes—and they are not alone! Even...
Stop Paying for Unused Subscriptions
How much do you think you spend each month for subscriptions you’ve forgotten about? A recent survey shows that people think they’re spending about $86...
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...
