Large-cap dividend-paying stocks typically produce better-than-average returns in volatile markets. But in 2022, the S&P 500 High Dividend Index was flat for the year versus...
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 Golden Age of Unretirement
Football legend Tom Brady announced his retirement in February 2022, then announced his return to the sport in March. (Update: In January 2023, he announced...
SECURE Act 2.0 Is Here
Last year’s $1.7 trillion Congressional spending bill included dozens of new provisions that will alter how Americans handle retirement. What you may have missed in...
Investing Without Risk?
Some analysts are predicting a “lost decade” for stocks—meaning that by 2033, the market could wind up well below its current levels. But there is...
Four Insurance Secrets They Don’t Want You to Know
Americans spend more than $1 trillion every year to insure their health, their homes, their cars and more. And each year, many of those Americans...
The Secret Behind the “99”
We all know that retailers have lots of tricks up their sleeves to get us to buy more. In fact, we have reported on many...
Will Bond Funds Make A Comeback in 2023?
Bonds performed so poorly last year that investors wonder if they should own them at all. The total bond market as measured by the Bloomberg...
Is an Annuity a Bad Idea in Today’s Economy?
Annuities can provide steady, reliable income during retirement, but in today’s high-inflation environment, it may not make sense to annuitize your money. What you should...
Defense Stocks
In the current bear market, the best defense is, well…defense stocks. Year to date, the Dow Jones US Select Aerospace and Defense Index is up...
Create a Lasting Legacy with a Dynasty Trust
An underused estate-planning tool could benefit your descendants down through the generations—or even the centuries. Dynasty trusts, sometimes called perpetual trusts, shield assets from threats...
Strategies to Make the Most of Your Cash in 2023
Cash is no longer trash. Yields on bank and credit union deposit accounts soared in 2022, as the Federal Reserve hiked short-term interest rates seven...
Finding College Scholarships in 2023
A quarter million dollars for a high school student’s science project…$30,000 for doodling …$10,000 for making a prom dress out of duct tape. Among the...
