Bonds are supposed to be steady, reliable, even boring investments—but they’ve created plenty of drama this year. The Bloomberg US Aggregate bond index plunged 6%...
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 and Worst States for Retiree Health Care
Choosing where you will live in retirement isn’t just about picking a state with low taxes and lots of sunshine. As the years go by,...
Gas Cards: Not The Best Way To Save
With gas prices hitting record highs, Americans are looking for ways to save at the pump. One possibility: A gas station co-branded credit card that...
Best Credit Cards for 2022
Prices and interest rates are rising fast, and consumers are facing a range of changes in 2022—does that mean they should change credit cards? Adding...
What We Learned From GameStop
An investor evaluating GameStop (GME) in 2020 would have found little to recommend it. The video-game seller was reporting losses due to pandemic challenges and...
Beware Hidden Price Increases
Grocery prices are on the rise—but that’s not the only reason we aren’t getting as much for our money. Some companies are holding prices steady...
Car-Rental Insurance Traps
Car-rental companies just love to sell you insurance—even though most customers are already protected by their personal policies and/or credit card companies. Still, there are...
ETFs for Chaotic Times
In today’s chaotic markets, using low-volatility exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to protect against stock market swings seems appealing. But there are about 80 of these funds...
Home-Stretch Money Troubles
There is no good time to endure a major financial setback, but in or near retirement is an especially bad time. Whether it is medical...
Winning Strategies for Cautious Investors
Warren Buffett once said, “After all, you only find out who is swimming naked when the tide goes out.” The rough start to 2022 was...
The Financial Risk of Early Decision
Students who apply to a college for “early decision” and who are accepted commit to enrolling in that school. Problem: These commitments are made before...
Stagflation Playbook
Are we about to get walloped by “stagflation”? We have not seen this combination of high inflation, high unemployment and little or no economic growth...
