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If you think the S&P 500 decline has been brutal, check out some of the devastating crashes that have taken…
It's easy to focus on your investment choices and your returns. But tax implications and investment fees can have an…
With the Federal Reserve eager to tamp down inflation, the period of historically low interest rates in the United States…
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A FEW WEEKS BACK, I discussed the notion of “the four horsemen of the investor apocalypse.” A concept proposed by Morningstar Managing Director Don Phillips,…
SOCIAL SECURITY’Scomplexity never fails to surprise. While many retirees have some sense for what factors determine the size of their…
With great power comes great responsibility. Whether you've read about the Sword of Damocles or simply watched Spiderman, you've probably…
You may have a certain dollar amount in your head when thinking about how much it would take to live…
What is a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and how is it different than a 401(k) or IRA? To start, money…
DO YOU SEE THINGSclearly when it comes to money? Here’s a test to find out. Which of the following scenarios…
WANT A HAPPIER,more fulfilling retirement? You work your entire life to get there, and you want to make the most…
As a country, the United States stinks at saving money. However, we collectively got our act together not long after…
EVERY MARKET DECLINEis different, but all of them can feel unnerving, even for the most steadfast of investors. Spooked by…
It's possible that we're headed for a recession in the United States right now. However, that may not mean what…
Choosing between a traditional and Roth 401(k) or IRA means sifting through a number of variables. But if you have…
If you're a saver, you've been punished for years with terrible interest rates on your savings account, CDs or money…
Now that Americans have survived the most recent Tax Day, millions of people will be waiting months for the IRS…
Prior to 2020, passing wealth from generation to generation through an IRA was a viable strategy. A family could take…
How much house can you afford to buy? Whether you're renting or planning to upgrade from a current home, it's…
Did you know you can put aside thousands of dollars toward retirement each year through a spousal IRA even if…
LOTS OF RESEARCHhas been done on the best way to generate retirement income. It’s one of the most popular topics…
Come tax time,money expert Clark Howardsays he always gets questions about how long you should keep tax-related documents. “When you’re…
Inflation in the United States reached a 40-year high in February as consumer prices surged 7.9% year-over-year. The New York…
Earning interest on loans and charging fees for things such as overdrafts aren't the only way that banks make money.…
What's one of the first things on your mind after you submit your tax return each year? I've got a…
Let's say you're making a major purchase in the future. Perhaps you're buying a house, a car, paying for college…
Having money beyond your day-to-day needs is great. It means that you can save and invest. It also means that…
If you’re a single retiree or perhaps close to retirement and looking for a new place to live, it's worth…
The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has put millions of people in harm’s way. One way you can help make…
Should you pay down your mortgage beyond the minimum or invest instead? If you're among the 85 million American individuals…
