With record-high inflation, you’d think the one sure-fire investment would be Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), US government bonds designed to keep up with inflation. So...
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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More Tax Audits On The Way
The IRS has received nearly $80 billion in new funding and is using that money to go on a hiring spree. That’s good news for...
Best Stock Funds and ETFs for 2023
Stock investors are facing a challenging year as high interest rates, persistent inflation and slower economic growth cause seismic shifts on Wall Street. What types...
Easy Ways to Save at the Grocery Store
Grocery shopping is hard on your wallet, especially these days. Bottom Line Personal spoke with Arthur VanDam, CPA, president of the financial-planning website BudgetAnd GrowRich.com,...
Investing in Unique Collectibles
Tired of watching your portfolio lose value? Then maybe it’s time to invest in a championship boxing belt, a vintage comic book or a 40-year-old...
Best Credit Cards for Today’s Inflation
Skyrocketing inflation is stretching budgets and devaluing savings. Credit card debt shot up 13% over a recent 12-month stretch as millions of US households struggle...
Has the Bear Market Hit Bottom?
Have we seen the bottom of the bear market? Very likely, says renowned economist Allen Sinai, PhD. But he warns that the recovery for stocks...
New Rules Mean Higher Taxes for IRA Trusts
If you named a trust as your IRA’s beneficiary, it’s time to revisit—and perhaps revise—that plan. Under the terms of the SECURE Act of 2020...
Fund Fakeout
How is your stock mutual fund doing this year? A lot depends on which index the fund compares its returns to. Problem: Many funds mislead...
Lessons From People Who Hate Retirement
If you haven’t heard the stories first-hand, you probably “know somebody who knows somebody” who thought they were embarking on their dream retirement only to...
Lower Your Energy Bills… A Lot!!
The average US household’s monthly power bill pushed past $120 in 2021, then continued to climb in 2022 as the hot summer increased air-conditioner use...
Strategic Money Moves for a Tough 2023
There are tough times ahead, as investors and consumers head into decades-high inflation, fast-rising interest rates and an economy teetering on recession. Bottom Line Personal...
