Warren Buffett is bullish on Japan. In the past few months, his company, Berkshire Hathaway, boosted its investment in five major Japanese trading companies, a...
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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Protect Your Retirement
The 60/40 portfolio has always been considered a safe, conservative strategy for retirees seeking stability, not big returns. But that strategy sank like a stone...
Insurers Exploiting Medicare
Most large Medicare Advantage insurers, including UnitedHealth Group, Kaiser Permanente and Humana, have been accused of fraud by whistleblowers, the US government or the Inspector...
10 Best Dividend Stocks for the Next 10 Years
Now that you can get a 5% yield on a short-term US Treasury bond, is it even worth considering dividend-paying stocks? Top asset manager John...
The Next Decade’s Big Growth Industry
Warren Buffett once told shareholders he was “[embracing] the 21st century by entering such cutting-edge industries as brick, carpet, insulation and paint.” His point: Your...
Can AI Beat the Market?
Should you let a supercomputer pick stocks for your retirement portfolio? Bottom Line Personal asked analyst Neena Mishra, CFA… More than two dozen exchange-traded funds...
Best Bets for Investing in The Next big Thing
Earlier this year, Bottom Line Personal told readers how artificial intelligence (AI), and in particular ChatGPT, were on the verge of changing how we live,...
Friendly Fraud?
Recently I noticed an unfamiliar charge on my Visa bill. I filed a dispute with the credit card company, got a quick refund—and whoops!—realized that...
Time to Review Your Estate-Planning Tools
Have your estate-planning tools turned against you? Can you trust your trusts to work as intended? Estate-planning decisions that made perfect sense when you put...
Save Big on Your Next Cruise
Cruising is one of the most convenient ways to explore multiple destinations in a single week or enjoy a fun three- or four-night tropical getaway....
Paper Check Fraud Is On the Rise
Check fraud may seem like an outdated crime in today’s world of digital payments, but it’s surging, according to an alert sent to banks by...
Annuities in 401(k)s
Millions of Americans soon may have access to annuities in their 401(k)s. Currently, only 13% of retirement plans offer these pension-like products, but recent stock...
