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Seven Things You Should Know About Winning a Lottery Jackpot
Making Your Money Last It’s definitely not likely you’ll hit big. But if you win, you could be happy for years to come — no matter what the naysayers tell you.
By Elaine Silvestrini Published
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Scammers Target Last-minute Shoppers
Scams Products may be in short supply, but potential thieves are not. Be “scam smart” to keep your holiday happy.
By Elaine Silvestrini Published
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I Still Like the Trillion-Dollar Stocks
Becoming an Investor Unlike the highfliers of the late 1990s, these trillionaires make tons of money.
By James K. Glassman Published
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Retirees, Protect Yourself From Thieves Online
Scams Scams targeting the elderly are frequent. Here are some expert ways to build your protection from scammers.
By Ann Marie Maloney Published
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2 Credit Card Gotchas to Watch Out For
credit cards After an infuriating wake-up call with her own credit card company, one financial services consultant wants consumers to know something: It’s smart to pay attention to the details, even if you’ve been using the same credit card for years.
By Deborah S. Bosley, Ph.D. Published
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Look Out for These Scams
Scams Stay alert for phony sales at stores and other tricks.
By Sandra Block Published
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The Best You Can Hope for from the Equifax Settlement
credit & debt The average payout will be far less than $125. But you may be reimbursed for other costs.
By Brendan Pedersen Published
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Don't Be Fooled: 5 Steps to Help Avoid Financial Scams
Scams Some savvy stay-safe tips to help protect yourself and watch out for family members at the same time.
By Marcy Keckler, CFP®, CRPC® Published
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13 Blue-Chip Stocks With Risks You Need to Watch
stocks Every company faces headwinds at some point.
By Lisa Springer Published
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