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Retirement-Planning Do’s and Don’ts If You’re in Your 50s

As retirement approaches, smart moves in your 50s can strengthen your savings—and missteps can be costly.

1/27/2026

3 Ways to Save Money on Almost Everything

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3 Ways to Save Money on Almost Everything

Smart negotiating and savvy tech tools can help you cut everyday costs without sacrificing your lifestyle, even as inflation lingers.

1/27/2026

Does Homeowner’s Insurance Cover Water Damage?

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Does Homeowner’s Insurance Cover Water Damage?

Not all water damage is covered by homeowner’s insurance, and confusing it with flood damage can be a costly mistake.

1/26/2026

Your Money’s Losing Value—But Your Retirement Doesn’t Have To

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Your Money’s Losing Value—But Your Retirement Doesn’t Have To

Smart planning can help your retirement income keep pace with inflation.

1/26/2026

Time’s Up on Some Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

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Time’s Up on Some Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

As adjustable-rate mortgages reset, homeowners face higher payments and tough choices.

1/24/2026

Investing

How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Jan. 27

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How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Jan. 27

1/27/2026

How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Jan. 26

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How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Jan. 26

1/26/2026

How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Jan. 23

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How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Jan. 23

1/23/2026

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The Right Investments for Retirees

Smart income and growth strategies can help your retirement savings last.

1/23/2026

Wealth Management

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Does Homeowner’s Insurance Cover Water Damage?

Not all water damage is covered by homeowner’s insurance, and confusing it with flood damage can be a costly mistake.

1/26/2026

IRS Urges Qualified Taxpayers to Claim Earned Income Tax Credit

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Naveen Athrappully

IRS Urges Qualified Taxpayers to Claim Earned Income Tax Credit

1/24/2026

Insurance| By

Is Direct Primary Care Right for You?

1/22/2026

Do You Have Percentage-Based Deductibles on Your Home? Prepare Yourself

Insurance| By

Do You Have Percentage-Based Deductibles on Your Home? Prepare Yourself

1/21/2026

Wealth Management

Insurance| By

Does Homeowner’s Insurance Cover Water Damage?

Not all water damage is covered by homeowner’s insurance, and confusing it with flood damage can be a costly mistake.

1/26/2026

US News| By

Naveen Athrappully

IRS Urges Qualified Taxpayers to Claim Earned Income Tax Credit

Last year, more than 23 million people received $2,916 on average under the program.

1/24/2026

Insurance| By

Is Direct Primary Care Right for You?

With new rules allowing HSA funds to cover membership fees, direct primary care is becoming more accessible in 2026.

1/22/2026

Insurance| By

Do You Have Percentage-Based Deductibles on Your Home? Prepare Yourself

Understanding percentage deductibles is key to avoiding costly surprises in homeowners insurance.

1/21/2026

Retirement

Retirement-Planning Do’s and Don’ts If You’re in Your 50s

As retirement approaches, smart moves in your 50s can strengthen your savings—and missteps can be costly.

1/27/2026

Due

Your Money’s Losing Value—But Your Retirement Doesn’t Have To

1/26/2026

3 Big Changes for Retirement Planning This Year

3 Big Changes for Retirement Planning This Year

1/22/2026

Fixed Income| By

Tom Margenau

Babies of “Notch Babies”

1/21/2026

Retirement

Retirement-Planning Do’s and Don’ts If You’re in Your 50s

As retirement approaches, smart moves in your 50s can strengthen your savings—and missteps can be costly.

1/27/2026

Due

Your Money’s Losing Value—But Your Retirement Doesn’t Have To

Smart planning can help your retirement income keep pace with inflation.

1/26/2026

3 Big Changes for Retirement Planning This Year

New retirement rules for 2026 could affect how you save, contribute and manage taxes—here are three key changes to know.

1/22/2026

Fixed Income| By

Tom Margenau

Babies of “Notch Babies”

The infamous “notch” refers to a time period when corrections were made to the Social Security benefit formula.

1/21/2026

Budgeting

3 Ways to Save Money on Almost Everything

Smart negotiating and savvy tech tools can help you cut everyday costs without sacrificing your lifestyle, even as inflation lingers.

1/27/2026

Time’s Up on Some Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

1/24/2026

How Much Would a $50,000 HELOC Cost Each Month?

How Much Would a $50,000 HELOC Cost Each Month?

1/20/2026

Protect Yourself From Homeowner Scams

1/15/2026

Budgeting

3 Ways to Save Money on Almost Everything

Smart negotiating and savvy tech tools can help you cut everyday costs without sacrificing your lifestyle, even as inflation lingers.

1/27/2026

Time’s Up on Some Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

As adjustable-rate mortgages reset, homeowners face higher payments and tough choices.

1/24/2026

How Much Would a $50,000 HELOC Cost Each Month?

A $50,000 HELOC offers flexible access to home equity, but monthly costs can change with interest rates.

1/20/2026

Protect Yourself From Homeowner Scams

Scammers prey on struggling homeowners with false promises that can lead to lost equity and foreclosure.

1/15/2026

Credit Cards

Opting for the Minimum Payment Changed My Life

Mary Hunt

Opting for the Minimum Payment Changed My Life

Opting for minimum payment could lead to a devastating cycle of debt.

10/1/2025

Merchant Credit Card Fees Passed to Consumers

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Merchant Credit Card Fees Passed to Consumers

6/12/2025

Are Store Credit Cards a Bad Idea?

12/18/2024

How to Maximize Your Credit Card Rewards

How to Maximize Your Credit Card Rewards

11/30/2024

Credit Cards

Mary Hunt

Opting for the Minimum Payment Changed My Life

Opting for minimum payment could lead to a devastating cycle of debt.

10/1/2025

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Merchant Credit Card Fees Passed to Consumers

Whether the retailer raises prices to meet fees or tacks on a surcharge, you could end up paying more when you swipe that card.

6/12/2025

Are Store Credit Cards a Bad Idea?

12/18/2024