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What Is an Index Fund and Should I Invest in One?
An index fund can offer broad-based and low-cost stock market exposure. But are these funds right for your portfolio? Here's how to answer that question.
By Coryanne Hicks Last updated
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Which Stores Offer Price-Matching During the Holidays?
If you’re searching for the best Black Friday deals, price-matching can help you identify the best of the lot. Here are the stores that do price adjustments.
By Sean Jackson Published
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Premium Tax Credit: Are You Eligible For This Health Insurance Tax Break?
Tax Credits The tax credit can help qualifying individuals pay for coverage from the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance marketplace.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Published
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IRS: Here’s How to Recover Your Tax Records After a Natural Disaster
Tax Records Your tax documents can help you get federal relief faster, the IRS says.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Published
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Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) 2024: How Much Will You Get?
Tax Credits The refundable amount for workers with or without children is slightly higher this year. Here’s what you need to know.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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Adoption Tax Credit 2024: What You Need to Know
Tax Credits The federal adoption tax credit is slightly higher for 2024. Here’s what you can claim under the tax break designed to help grow your family.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Published
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The Mansion Tax: Do You Need to Worry About It?
Mansion Tax If you’re in the market for a high-value home, you may face an additional tax rolled into your closing costs.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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Only Five States Offer No Sales Tax
State Tax Is your state’s ban on sales tax actually saving you money? Probably not as much as you might think.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Published
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Heat Pumps vs Solar Panels: Which Saves You More on Energy Bills?
Debating heat pumps vs solar panels? Whichever one you choose, it just got easier to save on energy bills.
By Ben Demers Last updated
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Best Rewards Credit Cards December 2024
Want 5% back on travel or 2% on all your purchases? Our guide to the best rewards credit cards can help you save with cash back, points or miles.
By Ellen Kennedy Last updated
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Bull Markets vs Bear Markets: The Differences Explained
No one can predict when markets will rise or fall, but it's good to be aware of the differences between bull markets vs bear markets.
By Mark R. Hake, CFA Last updated
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Smart Meters vs Regular Meters: Which is Best for You?
Some people like seeing how much energy they use, but not everyone likes smart meters.
By Ben Demers Last updated
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Microwave vs Air Fryer: Which is Cheaper for Cooking?
Microwave vs Air Fryer: Which is Cheaper for Cooking?
By Ben Demers Last updated
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Oven vs Air Fryer: Which is Cheaper for Home Cooking?
Oven vs Air Fryer: Which is Cheaper for Home Cooking?
By Ben Demers Last updated
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What is a Market Bubble?
Even investing pros struggle to define what a market bubble actually is.
By Ben Demers Published
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What is Asset Allocation?
Balance market uncertainty against the need to fund your retirement or future needs.
By Kiplinger Staff Published
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What is a Dividend Yield?
Shareholders get a piece of the pie without selling their stock.
By Kiplinger Staff Published
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What is the Metaverse?
Users and big name businesses alike are jumping feet first into virtual worlds.
By Kiplinger Staff Published
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What Is Passive Investing?
Instead of trying to beat the stock indexes, track them instead.
By Kiplinger Staff Published