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Better Rates for Savers, Finally
According to the author, ultra-short-term bond funds yield more than cash, and their prices are unlikely to fall much as interest rates increase.
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Retirees, Avoid These 11 Costly Medicare Mistakes
The article presents 11 common Medicare mistakes you should avoid making.
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Read the Fine Print: 4 Ways You Sign Away Your Rights
Here's a look at some of the rights you might be giving up when agreeing to some terms and agreements.
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4 Things First-Time Homebuyers Need to Know
Buying a home is likely the biggest purchase you'll ever make, and it's not always an easy one. Here's what experts said first-time buyers need to know:
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Here's How to Become a Millionaire on $56,000 a Year
You don't need to earn an extraordinarily high salary to join the ranks of the wealthy. The author offers some suggestions.
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This Is Why Baby Boomers Are Divorcing at a Stunning Rate
Among U.S. adults ages 50 and older, the divorce rate has roughly doubled since the 1990s, according to a recent report. The article examines the reasons.
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How Trump's Health Care Bill Would Impact Your Taxes
The author summarizes the most important proposed tax changes that would affect individuals.But note that some or all of these provisions may be modified as part of a final bill.
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The Surprising Debts That Are Holding Many Americans Back
Credit card debt and student loans aren't the only culprits. Some individuals have significant amounts of debt from medical expenses and bills for cellphone service and utilities.
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Money Milestones: This is how your finances should look in your 40s
The 40s decade is a critical time for retirement savings, as it is likely when a person will reach their peak income and can make a dent in their long-term goals if they haven't yet begun to do so.
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Living The Digital Nomad Life On $4,000 A Month
Tired of the daily business grind? Here's how you can lead a nomadic lifestyle more conducive to your personal needs.
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Investors -- Prepare Your Portfolios For Potential Tax and Regulatory Reform
The author focuses on the significance of new technology, regulatory mandates, the overall speed of the global economy and new policies flowing out of Washington that impact taxes.
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5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Buying My First Home In My 20s
The author talks about five important "secrets" she wished she knew before she bought her first home.
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How To Retire With 'Buckets' Of Money
While it is important to accumulate wealth over your working years, it is not always about how much you have saved for retirement, but how much income you will have in retirement that matters.
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Phase A Full-Time Job Into Part-Time, Then Retirement
Phased-in retirement could be the optimal way to transition out of work, but it remains a rarity. Of course, there are certain concerns.
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5 Key Facts From Your Social Security Statement
Here are the five most important things to know about how Social Security works.
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How a Scholarship Affects Your 529 College-Savings Account
You can withdraw up to the amount of a scholarship from your 529 account without paying a penalty on the earnings, even if you don't use the money for eligible college costs.
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7 Smart Personal Finance Moves for Military Personnel Before Deployment
Take smart steps to protect your family and your finances if you're serving in the military.
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You can throw away most supporting tax records after three years, but keep your returns indefinitely.
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This Is the Biggest Reason to Work After You Retire (Besides Money)
It's not just money that drives retirement planning. People need and want a sense of purpose.
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Most Americans Are Losing Sleep Over Money Concerns
A new report shows money concerns are keeping 65% of Americans awake at night, with health care or insurance costs beating retirement savings as the primary source of anxiety for the first time in a decade.
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Want to Retire Early? The Simple Math - and Magic - of Lifestyle Stagnation
Being able to retire early may depend on some simple yet powerful strategies.
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Busting Myths About Marrying After 50
There's a lot to know if you are getting married for the second time, especially if you have children from a prior marriage.
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Want to Attract Young People to Your Company? Forget Ping-Pong Tables
Instead of recreational activities, business owners can offer to pay down debt to attract more millennials.
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The Stock Market's Jump on the French Election Is More Than a Relief Rally
In this author's opinion, the election run-off in France is good news for U.S. investors.
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This Event Could Lead To A Collapse Of The Euro... And Send Gold Skyrocketing
The results of the election in France could have a major impact. This article predicts a possible run-up in the price of gold.
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Russia Investors Get No Love From Trump, But...
The author notes some important trends concerning investments in Russia.
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How Your House Can Help Pay for Retirement
Citing the growing retirement income shortfall, the author shows how to tap into home equity.
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World's Billionaires 30th Anniversary: Looking Back on Three Decades Of Billionaires
Forbes magazine has been tracking the richest people on the planet for 30 years.This article pinpoints the trends.
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10 Key Steps to Getting a Small Business Loan
This article provides 10 key steps to take in getting a small business loan. It offers some practical advice and insights on the lending process.
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Why Impact Investing May Flourish in the Age of Donald Trump
The author offers opinions on how the Trump administration's policies are affecting social and economic change.
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Brighter Outlook for Growth and Labor Markets over the Next Three Years
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6 Ways to Protect Yourself From Falling Stock Prices
Freaking out about the market? Here's what you can do right now to ease your anxiety.
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1 in 4 Workers Have Less Than $1,000 Saved for Retirement
You're not alone if you have next to nothing saved for retirement. But that doesn't mean you're in good company.
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Enough About Trump! Market Tired of Politics
What happens in the nation's capital will affect the broader economy to a certain extent, but the outlook for corporate America will have a bigger impact on the market.
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Here's a Strategy for Avoiding Steep Drops as Retirement Nears
Can you do anything about 'sequence risk' to your portfolio?
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The Dow's Tumultuous 120-year History, in One Chart
This strategist sees stock market as being at a 'tipping point.'
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The Trump Stock Rally's Not Over - At Least Until This Danger Sign Flashes
These experts say that the jobs market is the important indicator going forward.
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New Parents: 2 Crucial Money Moves To Make Within Your Baby's First Year
As a new parent, it is important to put some protections in place for you and your spouse, the family's breadwinners.
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4 Really Smart Things To Do With Your Tax Refunds
How you should you spend this windfall? Here are four practical suggestions.
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3 Investing Myths That Can Ruin Your Retirement
It's easy to fall into retirement strategy beliefs that "seem" to be true, but be aware of certain myths about retirement.
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Is The Tide Now Shifting Toward International Equities?
Recent momentum appears to be on the side of international stocks. Will it continue?
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How Trump's Web Of Influence Extends From Indonesia To Silicon Valley
The article analyzes the impact of President Trump on different sectors.
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Are Peer To Peer Loans Right For Your Portfolio?
There's a business directly connecting those that are looking to borrow with individuals willing to lend. The author discusses pros and cons of this as an investment strategy.
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The Recruiter Said 'At Your Age, You'd Better Take What You Can Get'
The author points out complications of running a consulting business.
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How Nervous Investors Should Play the Trump Rally
The author advises investors to lock in some profits and rebalance their portfolios. But don't go overboard.
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Your Retirement May Not Be So Horrible After All
More than 90% of baby boomers and members of Generation X surveyed feel that their ideal retirement is "very attainable" or "somewhat attainable." Here's why things are looking up.
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Stocks and Bonds Tell Investors Two Different Stories
Bonds and stock markets are sending conflicting signals about the outlook for the U.S. economy. The author sorts things out for investors.
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Household Debt is Dangerously Close to 2008 Levels
Warning: The debt loads of Americans are flirting with 2008 levels, when total consumer debt reached a record high of $12.68 trillion.
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How to Save More Money in 2017
If you're committed to saving more money in 2017, there are several different ways you can go about it. This article looks at three ways to increase your savings.
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For most taxpayers, it's fairly easy to trim down your tax liability without breaking the rules. Here are five examples.
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3 Rules for Picking the Perfect Retirement Age
There are a lot of factors that go into the decision about when to retire. Here are three general rules for picking the perfect retirement age for you.
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Retirement Questions, Answered: What Those Who Are Off-Track Should Know
The author clarifies a few basic concepts that come up frequently with her clients who aren't on-track for retirement.
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For-Profit College Stocks: How Long Will The Trump Bump Last?
For-profit college stocks are seeing an especially strong lift from the rising Trump tide that's boosted the broader market. But what happens next?
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25 Best Places to Retire Without A Car
Whether you're a millennial or a Baby Boomer in retirement, you don't need a car to live a fulfilling lifestyle.
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The 25x Rule To Early Retirement
According to this author, you need to save 25 times your annual expenses (not salary) to retire. Once you've achieved that milestone, you will be financially free.
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Don't Be Surprised When Your Employees Quit
This article cautions that bad things happen to employers who take their eye off the ball.
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The Six-Figure Freelancer: Here's How To Up Your Salary
More than 53 million people work as freelancers in the U.S. Here are some ways to boost your income to $100,000 when working solo.
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Replacing Obamacare's Subsidies for the Poor Is No Easy Task
As Republican leaders in Congress contemplate a repeal of Obamacare, certain problems may surface.
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Philadelphia Fed's Harker: Broad Policies Are Needed to Boost Economic Growth
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Mark Zuckerberg pens major Facebook manifesto on how to burst the bubble
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Trump's New Currency Plan a Flimsy Attempt to Confront China
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Facebook Doesn't Tell Users Everything It Really Knows About Them
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Google Has Quietly Dropped Ban on Personally Identifiable Web Tracking
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The pink yuan: how Chinese business is embracing the LGBT market
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Driverless trucks: economic tsunami may swallow one of most common US jobs
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