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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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Warren Buffet’s 5 Secrets for Mastering the Chaos in the Market
Until the pandemic hit, some analysts were calling Warren Buffett “washed up.” The performance of his company, Berkshire Hathaway, had badly trailed the S&P 500...
IRS Rule Allows Bigger Penalty-Free IRA Withdrawals
An updated IRS ruling now allows IRA owners under age 59½ to dramatically increase the amount of money they can withdraw from their accounts without...
Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap
Should you sign up for a Medigap plan, a Medicare Advantage plan or neither when you become eligible at age 65? Consider these factors… ...
Analysts Worth Listening To
Wall Street analysts wield enormous influence on investors even though most have only mediocre track records—in fact, more than half of their buy ratings generate...
Is Bitcoin in Your Future?
Last year, Bottom Line Personal explained the basics of investing in Bitcoin and how to decide if it was right for you. Since then, the...
Problem With Gift Cards
Who doesn’t love a gift card? Certainly I do. In fact, for one of my favorite retailers, I have accumulated three over the last year...
Stop Paying Annoying Bank Fees
Banking fees are frustrating…and often unfair. Here’s how to determine your financial institution’s potential charges…and avoid paying them. Request disclosure. Banks are required by the...
Pump Up Returns with a Barbell
If you want to pump up your portfolio returns in the current market environment, try a barbell strategy. How it works: You invest in two...
2022 Tax Update
Tax audits haven’t been high on most Americans’ list of concerns lately. IRS funding cuts and staffing shortages reduced the audit rate from 0.9% in...
Strategies to Simplify Your Money… and Your Life
When we look to improve or alter our financial lives, we instinctively add stuff. The result? An unwieldy mess of too many credit cards, accounts,...
Dividend Stocks to Own Now
Stocks that pay a dividend typically provide protection in volatile markets because their cash payments cushion your losses. But in the 2022 bear market, that’s...
