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How to Find the Cheapest Home Insurance Policy
Homeowners insurance can help cover your home in the event of a burglary, fire or natural disaster and the following tips can help you score the cheapest policies.
By Erin Bendig • Published
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Are You Guilty of Financial Infidelity?
Nearly one in four Americans are keeping money-related secrets from their partners.
By Emma Patch • Published
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For Best Tax Savings, Year-Round Tax Planning Is Essential
For optimal, ongoing tax reduction, consider employing these nine strategies throughout the entire year.
By Andy Leung, Private Wealth Adviser • Published
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From SECURE Act to SECURE 2.0: Is Your Estate Plan Safe?
The ever-evolving legislative landscape provides both challenges and opportunities when it comes to making plans for your retirement and your estate. A key focus: tax planning.
By Lindsay N. Graves, Esq. • Published
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How to Prioritize Paying off Student Loans
There are several factors to consider to decide if you should prioritize paying off your student loans.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA • Published
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How to Decide Between a Roth or Traditional IRA
retirement Deciding between a Roth or traditional IRA means understanding the differences for tax implications and qualifications.
By Tom Taulli • Last updated
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Skip These Fees When You Head Overseas
Foreign-transaction fees can add up when you make purchases abroad, but there are ways to bypass them.
By Emma Patch • Published
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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Microsoft Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Microsoft Microsoft stock has lost almost $500 billion in value since its all-time high, but bulls say it's only a matter of time before it reclaims its heights.
By Dan Burrows • Published
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The 5 Best Actively Managed Fidelity Funds to Buy Now
mutual funds In a stock picker's market, it's sometimes best to leave the driving to the pros. These Fidelity funds provide investors solid active management at low costs.
By Kent Thune • Last updated
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Is Inflation a Big Retirement Worry? How to Protect Savings
Concerns about how inflation eats into your resources or limits your ability to save sufficiently for retirement are real, but there are four things you can do to cope.
By Jason “JB” Beckett • Published
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Short-Term Financial Planning for First-Time Parents
A seasoned wealth adviser shares his experience with the financial planning he and his wife did for the arrival of their first bundle of joy.
By Kara Duckworth, CFP®, CDFA® • Published
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Top Earning 3-Year CDs April 2023
These are the top yielding 3-year CD accounts of April 2023, paying up to 4.85%.
By Erin Bendig • Last updated
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates April 2023
Consider opening a no-fee high-yield savings account if you want a competitive rate for your cash with no strings attached.
By Erin Bendig • Last updated
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Best No-Penalty CD Rates April 2023
A no-penalty CD is a type of certificate of deposit that allows individuals to withdraw funds early without a fee. Right now, some of the best are offering rates of over 4%.
By Erin Bendig • Last updated
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What to Look for in Bank Stocks After SVB
An expert analysis on what to look for in bank stocks after the collapse of SVB.
By James K. Glassman • Published
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Save Money With Solar Energy – Without Changing Your Roof
Learn more about community solar, projects that help save money with solar energy.
By Ellen Kennedy • Published
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Are Your Bank Deposits Safe?
Recent bank failures have unnerved savers, but your money is protected up to certain limits. Here’s what you need to know.
By Sandra Block • Published
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No Cash? No Problem
More and more Americans have abandoned paper money and coins, but there are risks to using peer-to-peer digital payments.
By Sandra Block • Published
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Why It’s Prime Time for Small-Company Stocks
Small-company stocks are cheap, and profits are rising.
By Nellie S. Huang • Published
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Stock Market Trading Hours: What Time Is the Stock Market Open Today?
Markets When does the market open? While it's true the stock market does have regular hours, trading doesn't stop when the major exchanges close.
By Michael DeSenne • Last updated
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Longevity: The Retirement Problem No One Is Discussing
Many people saving for retirement fail to take into account how living longer will affect how much they’ll need once they stop working. What should they do?
By Brian Skrobonja, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) • Published
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Capital Gains Taxes Trap: How to Avoid Mutual Fund Tax Bombs
It’s bad enough when your mutual fund’s assets lose value, but owing unexpected capital gains taxes after those losses is doubly frustrating.
By Samuel V. Gaeta, CFP® • Published
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Why Investors Should Avoid Buying the Banking Sector Dip
Even though things appear to have settled after SVB's collapse, that doesn’t mean all is clear. Consider options like healthcare and consumer staples instead.
By Austin Graff, CFA • Published
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How to Decide Between a 1 or 5-Year CD
A look at the pros and cons of having a 1-year vs. 5-year CD account.
By Guy Anker • Published
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Four Sustainable Investments That Could Have a Positive Impact
As we celebrate Earth Day, consider doing some research aimed at transitioning to a more sustainable and responsible portfolio. These four companies are worth a look.
By Peter Krull, CSRIC® • Published
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12 Places to Retire If You're Sick of the Heat
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.
By Stacy Rapacon • Last updated
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Saving vs. Investing: Which is Best?
Saving and investing are both key parts of a solid financial plan, so it's worth considering what is best for you.
By Guy Anker • Published
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All 30 Dow Stocks Ranked: The Pros Weigh In
blue chip stocks The Dow Jones Industrial Average comprises 30 blue-chip stocks that are tops in their industries. But some Dow stocks are better buys than others.
By Dan Burrows • Last updated
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When Is the Next Fed Meeting?
Markets aren't sure whether the next Fed meeting will bring another rate hike or a pause.
By Dan Burrows • Last updated