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Five Ways to Save for Retirement in 2025
If you did a poor job saving for retirement last year, don't despair. There are ways to build your nest egg in the new year.
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Watch Out for the ‘Medigap Trap’
The Medigap trap can snag those who chose Medicare Advantage and plan to switch to traditional Medicare later as their needs change.
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The Wrong Money Question to Ask After Trump's Election
If you're wondering what moves to make with a new president moving into the White House, you're being dangerously shortsighted. Here's what to do instead.
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An Investing Plan for This Year: Doing Less Can Lead to More
Achieve more when investing in 2025 by planning to work smarter, not harder. These three strategies can help put you on the right track and keep you there.
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All About Six Types of Auto Insurance Coverage
Do you know what your auto insurance policy covers? Here's a primer on some coverage categories, along with examples of how each type of coverage works.
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Capital Gains Tax Exclusion for Homeowners: What to Know
Tax Breaks The IRS capital gains home sale exclusion can be a valuable tax-saving tool if you are eligible.
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2024 and 2025 Tax Brackets and Marginal Federal Income Tax Rates
Income Tax Knowing your federal tax bracket is essential, as it determines your marginal income tax rate for the year.
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The Best Growth Stocks to Buy
Growth stocks can create significant returns for investors, but what are they and how do you find the best ones? We take a closer look here.
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If You Put $500 in a CD for 5 Years, Here's How Much Money You'd Have
savings CDs can be a great way to beef up your savings. Here's how much money you'd have if you put $500 in a CD for 5 Years.
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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts
These are the top earning high-yield savings accounts available today.
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Is Identity Theft Protection Worth It?
Should you consider identity theft protection? Monitoring services can help you spot red flags quickly, but they won’t stop criminals from targeting you.
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Is a Phased Retirement Right for You?
Want to keep working, just not as hard? A phased retirement may just be the answer.
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates
Consider opening a no-fee high-yield savings account if you want a competitive yield on your cash but want to avoid any pesky fees.
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Get a World of Hyatt Business Card Offer Worth $1,380
This World of Hyatt business credit card combines a solid offer for new cardholders with industry-leading travel perks.
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Retirees, Be Prepared for a Natural Disaster
Caregiving Compile an emergency kit, seek help from friends and family, and know evacuation routes away from danger.
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How to Save Financial Documents and Information in Case of a Storm
personal finance Here’s what financial documents you'll need safeguarded if a hurricane, flood or other disaster strikes and you need to leave your home in a hurry.
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The Cheapest Places To Retire in the US
When you're trying to balance a fixed income with an enjoyable retirement, cost of living is a crucial factor to consider.
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How to Prepare For a Hurricane and Other Natural Disasters
As worries about hurricanes, wildfires, floods and other natural disasters accelerate, here are some key steps to take to get ready for whatever might come your way.
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The Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards for You
credit cards Leisure and business travelers can use travel rewards credit cards to turn miles logged into other things — including more travel.
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Hilton Honors Card Bonus Offer Worth up to $780
Earn up to 130,000 Hilton Honors bonus points and up to a $200 annual credit with the American Express Surpass Card.
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The Best Bank ETFs to Buy
The best bank ETFs can offer above-average yields and reduce the complexities of investing in financial stocks.
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The Best US Cities for Remote Work
Two new remote work studies reveal a variety of cities across the country most amenable to fully online careers.
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Should You Use Add-On CDs?
Add-on CDs can be opened with as little as $100, offer a fixed interest rate and allow you to make deposits throughout the term. But what are the trade-offs?
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Social Security and Medicare Funding: Is the Sky Falling?
Social Security and Medicare are slowly running out of money, but what does that mean for the retirees counting on them? Actually, it's not all bad news.
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What We Need to Do to Protect Retirees' Financial Security
Cognitive decline and aging in general put older retirees at risk of losing their financial security when they're the most vulnerable. What can be done?
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Best Cold Weather Places to Retire
places to live Some like it hot; others not so much. Here are the 12 best places to retire if you can't stand the heat.
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Tax Changes and Key IRS Amounts for 2025
There are lots of tax changes for the 2025 tax year. Some reflect prior-year inflation. Others are new rules. But one thing is certain... all taxpayers are affected.
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Best Bond Funds to Buy
Investing for Income The best bond funds provide income and stability for investors and are worthy additions to any well-balanced portfolio.
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10 Riskiest Places to Give Your Social Security Number
social security Here's how to lower the chances of your number falling into the wrong hands — and what to do if it does.
