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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts — April 2025
A high-yield savings account can help you earn a rate outpacing inflation while giving you access to your cash when you need it. See our top choices.
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Financial Security vs Financial Freedom: What's the Difference?
Having the ability to pivot without worrying about financial support is where financial security becomes financial freedom.
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Retired and Worried About a Recession? Six Ways to Prepare
Retirees can plan for a near-term recession with a range of strategies, from small investment changes to significant lifestyle hacks.
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Going Through Probate? How to Find the Right Attorney
Just having the skills and experience to do the job isn't enough. The probate attorney you hire needs to have the right temperament for your particular case.
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Widow's Penalty: Three Ways to Protect Your Finances
Higher Medicare premiums, smaller Social Security payments, bigger tax bills … Financial changes can hit hard when a spouse dies. How to counter the blow.
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Four Ways Your Phone Can Help You Weather Market Volatility
Smartphone apps can help investors make healthy decisions and maintain a disciplined investment approach — even when emotions try to steer them off course.
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W-4 Form: Tax Withholding Tips to Optimize Your Taxes This Year
Tax Forms Knowing how the W-4 form works can help with new jobs, tax refunds, and avoiding estimated tax payments.
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Are No Income Tax States Better to Live In?
State Taxes There are many factors and types of taxes to consider no matter where you live or move to.
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Tax Day: Is the Post Office Open Late?
Tax Filing Tax Day means some people need to mail their federal income tax returns.
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8 Family Vacation Ideas for Any Budget
Travel Discover the best family-friendly camping, cruises, tropical adventures and more great family vacation ideas.
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The Best Industrial Stocks to Buy
Industrial stocks might not be the most exciting positions to own, but they play a vital role in any well-rounded portfolio. Here's how to find the best ones.
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The Best Utility Stocks to Buy
Utility stocks are defensive plays for investors, offering stability and reliable dividends. Here's how you can find the best ones to buy.
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The Best Large-Cap Stocks to Buy
Large-cap stocks are key additions to any well-rounded portfolio. Let's take a look at how to find the best ones for you.
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Six Ways to Make Talking With Family About Estate Planning Easier
It can be hard to talk about estate planning, especially when it comes to your parents, siblings or children. Here's how to get past the awkwardness.
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8 Facts You Need to Know About Stock Market Corrections
Markets Scary as they are, drawdowns are a normal part of the investing process. Having a financial plan in place and sticking to it is every investor's best friend.
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How Do Car Insurance Deductibles Work?
Setting the best deductible for car insurance is key to getting the right coverage at the right price.
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Best No-Penalty CD Rates: Lock in Rates Over 4%
No-penalty CDs give you the best of both worlds. You'll earn a healthy rate of return with the ability to take some withdrawals throughout the term.
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When Is the Next CPI Report?
CPI Reports When does the next CPI report land and what inflation rate is expected?
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Should You Retire Now or Work Five More Years?
How to decide if an extra five years is worth it.
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How Do Tariffs Impact the Stock Market?
Trump's tariff announcement sent shockwaves through the stock market, and there are still a lot of moving parts. Here, we look at what impact tariffs have on the stock market and your portfolio.
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A Guide to Music Streaming Services
Deals Our guide to music streaming services from Spotify to Amazon Music, Tidal to Apple Music and how to find music streaming deals.
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Why the 10-Year U.S. Treasury Yield Is So Important Right Now
Multiple indicators will track performance and sentiment during the second Trump administration. Here's why the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield is one to watch.
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Seven Tasks Retirees Can Do With Online Banking or a Mobile Banking App
Retirees can do more than check their bank account balance online.
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Five Questions to Ask Before Leaving the Workforce to Become a Full-Time Parent
Leaving the workforce is a big decision, but one many couples make after welcoming a child.
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You're Stuck Taking RMDs: Now What?
When you've got to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) make some lemonade. Here are our top ideas for using the extra cash to enrich your life — or that of others.
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Six Best Places to Live in Florida
Places to Live Florida offers a range of cities where you’re never far from the sound of lapping waves.
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Stick to the Plan: Don't Panic During Economic Uncertainty
Take a breath and step back. Focus on a solid fiscal foundation to stabilize your investments during stock market volatility.
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How Inflation Affects Your Finances and How to Stay Ahead
The cost of goods and services is certain to rise over time, making it essential to have a financial plan that will help you keep pace.
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Now's a Great Time to Become a Financial Adviser: Here's Why
There's a growing need for financial advisers. Why not take on a role that offers earning potential and work-life balance and helps change lives?
