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Why Now May Be a Good Time to Invest in Commodities
You may want to consider adding inflation-hedging commodities such as bitcoin and gold to your portfolio.
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How Lower Interest Rates Affect Your Finances: Credit Cards, Car Loans and Mortgages
The Fed's rate cut will provide relief for some borrowers, but savers will have to work harder to get decent returns.
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For a More Secure Retirement, Build in Some 'Safe Money'
To solidify your retirement plan, write it down, reduce your market risk and allocate more safe money into your plan for income.
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Five Steps to a Mindfully Fearless Career
If, like many women, you're struggling with imposter syndrome, try developing an athlete's winning mindset. It's as simple as facing one small fear every day.
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How Inflation Impacts Your Taxes
Inflation The impact of inflation on federal income tax brackets and some other tax credits might not be all bad.
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Four Reasons to Shop Before Black Friday
Smart Buying It can make financial sense to buy holiday gifts before Black Friday.
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Walmart Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Walmart Walmart stock has been a buy-and-hold bust over the past couple of decades.
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New 401(k) Withdrawal Rules to Know
Tax Rules More people are taking early emergency withdrawals from retirement savings accounts. New rules might offer some relief.
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Walmart, Target, Kroger Offering Families Inflation-Fighting Holiday Meal Deals
Walmart, Target, and Kroger offering families holiday meal deals to help shoppers battered by crippling grocery costs. But the deals won't last long.
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Best States for Middle-Class Families Who Hate Paying Taxes
State Tax Here are the best states for middle-class families with "middle incomes" (due to low tax burdens).
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Washington State Tax Guide
State Tax Washington State tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, gas, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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States Sending 'Stimulus' Checks in 2024
Rebate Checks Some people are receiving one-time state rebate checks. Is your state sending money?
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Ten States With the Lowest Sales Tax
Sales Tax Living in one of the lowest sales tax states doesn't always mean you'll pay less.
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5 Best Commodity ETFs to Buy Now
ETFs Whether you're worried about inflation or just looking for alternative asset classes, these commodity ETFs offer exposure to popular raw materials.
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A 10-Year Retirement Planning Checklist
Keep this ten-year retirement planning checklist on hand as you navigate saving, investing and other retirement decisions. You'll be in great shape when you leave your working life behind.
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Three Often-Overlooked Ways to Cut Your Tax Bill Now
Tax Planning Act before 2024 ends to set yourself up for potential savings when it's time to file your tax return.
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Winners and Losers of Fed Rate Cuts
Navigating interest-rate changes can seem daunting, but these areas of the fixed-income market could perform better (or worse) than others.
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What You Should Know About Spousal IRAs
Without spousal IRAs, you would need an earned income to contribute to your retirement account.
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Six Ways to Optimize Your Charitable Giving Before Year-End
As 2024 winds down, right now is the time to look at how you plan to handle your charitable giving. The sooner you start, the more tax-efficient you can be.
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How Preferred Stocks Can Boost Your Retirement Portfolio
Higher yields, priority on dividend payments and the potential for capital appreciation are just three reasons to consider investing in preferred stocks.
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Structured Settlement Annuity vs Lump-Sum Payout: Which Is Better?
As the use of structured settlement annuities grows, it can be tough to decide whether to take the lump sum to invest or opt instead for guaranteed payments.
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Best 3-Year CDs
Here are the best 3-year CDs with rates well over 4.00%.
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Savings Calculator: If You Saved $5K Five Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Now
Tools Whether you’ve just opened a CD or a high-yield savings account, this simple calculator can show you how much cash you’ll have after a specified period of time.
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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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Retirement Calculator: How Much Do I Need to Retire?
retirement planning Our Retirement Calculator estimates the future value of your retirement savings and determines how much more you need to save each month to reach your retirement goal.
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Best Cheap Stocks To Buy Now (Under $10)
If you're willing to take on the risk of owning cheap stocks, these five picks are all priced at or under $10.
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Medicare Premiums 2024: IRMAA for Parts B and D
The income related monthly adjustment amount (IRMAA) for 2024 Medicare Part B & Part D Premiums.
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Increase Your Social Security Payments up to $2,163 Each Month
retirement This strategy can delay starting Social Security, building a bridge from retirement to higher monthly income.
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Warren Buffett Stocks: A Look at Berkshire Hathaway's Holdings
Warren Buffett's holdings are a diverse set of blue chips and lesser-known growth bets. Here, we look at Buffett's stock picks, as well as those of his lieutenants.
