Costco Credit Card Perks: When the Benefits Actually Make Sense for Households
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Adam H. Douglas

Costco Credit Card Perks: When the Benefits Actually Make Sense for Households

The Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi can deliver strong rewards—especially for heavy gas and Costco shoppers.
Tax Scams Are on the Rise: Here’s What to Know
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The Associated Press

Tax Scams Are on the Rise: Here’s What to Know

Tax scams are surging this season, with AI making fraud more sophisticated and widespread.
Estate Planning 101: What You Need to Know About the Step-Up in Cost Basis
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Javier Simon

Estate Planning 101: What You Need to Know About the Step-Up in Cost Basis

The step-up in cost basis can significantly reduce capital gains taxes on inherited assets.
Great Trips for Solo Travelers
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Tribune News Service

Great Trips for Solo Travelers

Solo travel is booming as more people embrace the freedom to explore on their own.
The 70/20/10 Defense: A ‘Bare-Bones’ Budget Template for 2026 Economic Volatility
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Future Planning| By
Adam H. Douglas

The 70/20/10 Defense: A ‘Bare-Bones’ Budget Template for 2026 Economic Volatility

A budget strategy for times of economic turbulence.
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Investing
How Major US Stock Indexes Fared March 16
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The Associated Press

How Major US Stock Indexes Fared March 16

How Major US Stock Indexes Fared March 13
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The Associated Press

How Major US Stock Indexes Fared March 13

When Stock Markets Get Shaken, It Can Pay for Investors to Be Patient
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The Associated Press

When Stock Markets Get Shaken, It Can Pay for Investors to Be Patient

War fears and oil shocks near the Strait of Hormuz are shaking markets—but seasoned investors say don’t panic.
How Major US Stock Indexes Fared March 12
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The Associated Press

How Major US Stock Indexes Fared March 12

Stocks
How Major US Stock Indexes Fared March 16
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The Associated Press

How Major US Stock Indexes Fared March 16

How Major US Stock Indexes Fared March 13
Stocks| By
The Associated Press

How Major US Stock Indexes Fared March 13

When Stock Markets Get Shaken, It Can Pay for Investors to Be Patient
Stocks| By
The Associated Press

When Stock Markets Get Shaken, It Can Pay for Investors to Be Patient

How Major US Stock Indexes Fared March 12
Stocks| By
The Associated Press

How Major US Stock Indexes Fared March 12

Real Estate
Mortgage Recast Versus Refinancing: Which Works for You?
Real Estate| By
Anne Johnson

Mortgage Recast Versus Refinancing: Which Works for You?

Should You Pay for Mortgage Points?
Real Estate| By
Anne Johnson

Should You Pay for Mortgage Points?

Mortgage Options: Which Is Better for Buying a Home?
Real Estate| By
Tribune News Service

Mortgage Options: Which Is Better for Buying a Home?

What Is a Real Estate Pocket Listing, and Should You Consider One?
Real Estate| By
Anne Johnson

What Is a Real Estate Pocket Listing, and Should You Consider One?

Alternative Investments
Underlooked Safe-Haven Investments
Alternative Investments| By
Javier Simon

Underlooked Safe-Haven Investments

Safe Investments in Times of Crisis
Investing| By
Javier Simon

Safe Investments in Times of Crisis

Savings vs. Investing: Where Should Your Money Go?
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Due

Savings vs. Investing: Where Should Your Money Go?

You Just Retired (Or Are About To). Now What?
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The Associated Press

You Just Retired (Or Are About To). Now What?

Gold
The Golden Rule: He Who Has the Gold Makes the Rules
Gold| By
Rodd Mann

The Golden Rule: He Who Has the Gold Makes the Rules

Gold Prices Hit Record Highs: Who’s Buying?
Gold| By
Rodd Mann

Gold Prices Hit Record Highs: Who’s Buying?

Clash of the Titans: Weighing Gold and Silver
Gold| By
Javier Simon

Clash of the Titans: Weighing Gold and Silver

Make Your Portfolio Shine Even in Dark Times: 4 Ways to Invest in Gold
Gold| By
Javier Simon

Make Your Portfolio Shine Even in Dark Times: 4 Ways to Invest in Gold

Wealth Management
Tax Scams Are on the Rise: Here’s What to Know
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The Associated Press

Tax Scams Are on the Rise: Here’s What to Know

Tax scams are surging this season, with AI making fraud more sophisticated and widespread.
Estate Planning 101: What You Need to Know About the Step-Up in Cost Basis
Estate| By
Javier Simon

Estate Planning 101: What You Need to Know About the Step-Up in Cost Basis

The step-up in cost basis can significantly reduce capital gains taxes on inherited assets.
Bridging the Medicare Gap: Affordable Health Insurance Strategies for Early Retirees in 2026
Insurance| By
Adam H. Douglas

Bridging the Medicare Gap: Affordable Health Insurance Strategies for Early Retirees in 2026

Retiring in 2026 could mean thousands more in Medicare premiums—unless you know the right strategy.
Don’t Make These Estate Executor Mistakes
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Anne Johnson

Don’t Make These Estate Executor Mistakes

Executors carry major legal responsibilities, and common missteps can turn settling an estate into a legal headache.
Estate
Estate Planning 101: What You Need to Know About the Step-Up in Cost Basis
Estate| By
Javier Simon

Estate Planning 101: What You Need to Know About the Step-Up in Cost Basis

Don’t Make These Estate Executor Mistakes
Estate| By
Anne Johnson

Don’t Make These Estate Executor Mistakes

How the Wealthy Pass Down Fortunes—And How You Can Too
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The Associated Press

How the Wealthy Pass Down Fortunes—And How You Can Too

What Happens If You Lose Your Estate Attorney?
Estate| By
Anne Johnson

What Happens If You Lose Your Estate Attorney?

Tax
Tax Scams Are on the Rise: Here’s What to Know
Tax| By
The Associated Press

Tax Scams Are on the Rise: Here’s What to Know

New Tax Benefits for 2026
Tax| By
Javier Simon

New Tax Benefits for 2026

Six Tax-Filing Mistakes That Cost Americans the Most Money Each Year
Tax| By
Adam H. Douglas

Six Tax-Filing Mistakes That Cost Americans the Most Money Each Year

Tax Season Is Here—Here’s What You Need to Know for Stress-Free Filing
Tax| By
The Associated Press

Tax Season Is Here—Here’s What You Need to Know for Stress-Free Filing

Insurance
Bridging the Medicare Gap: Affordable Health Insurance Strategies for Early Retirees in 2026
Insurance| By
Adam H. Douglas

Bridging the Medicare Gap: Affordable Health Insurance Strategies for Early Retirees in 2026

TrumpRx Provides Lower Prescription Drug Prices
Insurance| By
Anne Johnson

TrumpRx Provides Lower Prescription Drug Prices

Navigating Medicare Enrollment
Insurance| By
Tribune News Service

Navigating Medicare Enrollment

Can You Save on Prescription Drugs When on Medicare?
Insurance| By
Anne Johnson

Can You Save on Prescription Drugs When on Medicare?

Retirement
We Need to Talk About Your Retirement ‘Spending’
Retirement| By
The Associated Press

We Need to Talk About Your Retirement ‘Spending’

Many retirees underspend, often leaving large savings behind instead of using the money during their lifetimes.
Simple and Smart Update
Fixed Income| By
Tom Margenau

Simple and Smart Update

There is a great book written by yours truly that can answer your social security questions.
Retroactive Benefits Not a Big Deal
Fixed Income| By
Tom Margenau

Retroactive Benefits Not a Big Deal

Retroactive benefits don’t actually give you more than what you should have received.
How to Build a Tax-Efficient Retirement Income Plan
Retirement Accounts| By
Javier Simon

How to Build a Tax-Efficient Retirement Income Plan

Don’t let taxes derail your retirement—plan your withdrawals wisely.
Retirement Accounts
How to Build a Tax-Efficient Retirement Income Plan
Retirement Accounts| By
Javier Simon

How to Build a Tax-Efficient Retirement Income Plan

Should Higher Earners Still Make 401(k) Catch‑up Contributions?
Retirement Accounts| By
The Associated Press

Should Higher Earners Still Make 401(k) Catch‑up Contributions?

Roth Conversions: When They Make Sense—and When They Don’t
Retirement Accounts| By
Javier Simon

Roth Conversions: When They Make Sense—and When They Don’t

Saving for Retirement in College: Why Starting Young Is Your Greatest Advantage
Retirement Accounts| By
Due

Saving for Retirement in College: Why Starting Young Is Your Greatest Advantage

Fixed Income
Simple and Smart Update
Fixed Income| By
Tom Margenau

Simple and Smart Update

Retroactive Benefits Not a Big Deal
Fixed Income| By
Tom Margenau

Retroactive Benefits Not a Big Deal

How to Minimize Impact of Social Security Taxes
Fixed Income| By
Javier Simon

How to Minimize Impact of Social Security Taxes

Disability Claims Get Reviewed
Fixed Income| By
Tom Margenau

Disability Claims Get Reviewed

Budgeting
Great Trips for Solo Travelers
Future Planning| By
Tribune News Service

Great Trips for Solo Travelers

Solo travel is booming as more people embrace the freedom to explore on their own.
The 70/20/10 Defense: A ‘Bare-Bones’ Budget Template for 2026 Economic Volatility
Future Planning| By
Adam H. Douglas

The 70/20/10 Defense: A ‘Bare-Bones’ Budget Template for 2026 Economic Volatility

A budget strategy for times of economic turbulence.
How to Resolve Conflicts With Your Adviser
Future Planning| By
Tribune News Service

How to Resolve Conflicts With Your Adviser

Knowing how to deal with a disagreement can improve both your finances and your relationship with your planner.
Adding an Adult Child to Your Bank Account Could Be a Mistake
Future Planning| By
Anne Johnson

Adding an Adult Child to Your Bank Account Could Be a Mistake

A joint account with your child offers convenience, but it could put your savings in jeopardy.
Earning Money
How I Built 9 Streams of Passive Income
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Due

How I Built 9 Streams of Passive Income

How to Find Unclaimed Assets and Cash
Personal Finance| By
Anne Johnson

How to Find Unclaimed Assets and Cash

How Do Ordinary People Make Money With AI?
Earning Money| By
Anne Johnson

How Do Ordinary People Make Money With AI?

3 Summer Side Hustles That Are Actually Worth Doing
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Due

3 Summer Side Hustles That Are Actually Worth Doing

Debt Management
Easing the Squeeze on Affordability
Debt Management| By
Tribune News Service

Easing the Squeeze on Affordability

Debt Consolidation: Good Solution or Terrible Mistake?
Debt Management| By
Mary Hunt

Debt Consolidation: Good Solution or Terrible Mistake?

Beyond FICO: A Strategy for Productive Debt or Personal Leverage
Debt Management| By
Adam H. Douglas

Beyond FICO: A Strategy for Productive Debt or Personal Leverage

Time’s Up on Some Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
Debt Management| By
Anne Johnson

Time’s Up on Some Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

Future Planning
Great Trips for Solo Travelers
Future Planning| By
Tribune News Service

Great Trips for Solo Travelers

The 70/20/10 Defense: A ‘Bare-Bones’ Budget Template for 2026 Economic Volatility
Future Planning| By
Adam H. Douglas

The 70/20/10 Defense: A ‘Bare-Bones’ Budget Template for 2026 Economic Volatility

How to Resolve Conflicts With Your Adviser
Future Planning| By
Tribune News Service

How to Resolve Conflicts With Your Adviser

Adding an Adult Child to Your Bank Account Could Be a Mistake
Future Planning| By
Anne Johnson

Adding an Adult Child to Your Bank Account Could Be a Mistake

Credit Scores
How to Help Someone You Love Build a Good Credit Score
Credit Scores| By
Mary Hunt

How to Help Someone You Love Build a Good Credit Score

Like It or Not, You Need a Good Credit Score
Credit Scores| By
Mary Hunt

Like It or Not, You Need a Good Credit Score

Gen Z’s Credit Scores Are Dropping—Here’s What to Do
Credit Scores| By
The Associated Press

Gen Z’s Credit Scores Are Dropping—Here’s What to Do

Giving Your Kids a Push: How to Help Your Teen Build Good Credit 
Credit Scores| By
Javier Simon

Giving Your Kids a Push: How to Help Your Teen Build Good Credit 

Credit Cards
Costco Credit Card Perks: When the Benefits Actually Make Sense for Households
Rewards Cards| By
Adam H. Douglas

Costco Credit Card Perks: When the Benefits Actually Make Sense for Households

The Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi can deliver strong rewards—especially for heavy gas and Costco shoppers.
The 2026 Interest Rate Hack to Lower Your Credit Card APR
Credit Cards| By
Adam H. Douglas

The 2026 Interest Rate Hack to Lower Your Credit Card APR

Your credit card APR isn’t set in stone. One phone call could save you hundreds a year.
Beyond Phishing: The New ‘Deepfake’ and QR Code Credit Card Scams of 2026
Credit Cards| By
Adam H. Douglas

Beyond Phishing: The New ‘Deepfake’ and QR Code Credit Card Scams of 2026

Easy-to-spot phishing scams are becoming less common as fraudsters up their game.
Opting for the Minimum Payment Changed My Life
Credit Cards| By
Mary Hunt

Opting for the Minimum Payment Changed My Life

Opting for minimum payment could lead to a devastating cycle of debt.
Rewards Cards
Costco Credit Card Perks: When the Benefits Actually Make Sense for Households
Rewards Cards| By
Adam H. Douglas

Costco Credit Card Perks: When the Benefits Actually Make Sense for Households

The Best Rewards Credit Card for You
Rewards Cards| By
Tribune News Service

The Best Rewards Credit Card for You

The Downside of Credit Card Rewards
Rewards Cards| By
Anne Johnson

The Downside of Credit Card Rewards

Shop for a More Rewarding Credit Card
Rewards Cards| By
Tribune News Service

Shop for a More Rewarding Credit Card

Travel Cards
10 Strategies to Maximize Retirement Travel With Credit Card Rewards
Travel Cards| By
Due

10 Strategies to Maximize Retirement Travel With Credit Card Rewards

Top Travel Rewards Cards
Travel Cards| By
Tribune News Service

Top Travel Rewards Cards

The Ins and Outs of Airline Travel Awards
Travel Cards| By
Anne Johnson

The Ins and Outs of Airline Travel Awards

Best Credit Cards for International Travel
Travel Cards| By
Tribune News Service

Best Credit Cards for International Travel

Cash Back Cards
Is the Apple Card a Good Alternative to Traditional Credit Cards?
Cash Back Cards| By
Anne Johnson

Is the Apple Card a Good Alternative to Traditional Credit Cards?

6 Ways to Boost Your Credit Card Rewards This Holiday Season
Rewards Cards| By
The Associated Press

6 Ways to Boost Your Credit Card Rewards This Holiday Season

How To Get the Most Out of Your Credit Cards
Earning Money| By
Due

How To Get the Most Out of Your Credit Cards

The Perils of Plastic: The Problems With Debit and Credit Cards Are Deeper Than We Thought
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ReadWrite

The Perils of Plastic: The Problems With Debit and Credit Cards Are Deeper Than We Thought

Business Cards
4 Ways to Get the Most out of Your Business Credit Card
Business Cards| By
Due

4 Ways to Get the Most out of Your Business Credit Card

8 Ways to Get the Most From a Business Credit Card
Business Cards| By
Entrepreneur

8 Ways to Get the Most From a Business Credit Card

The Best Business Credit Card for Every Type of Spender
Business Cards| By
Due

The Best Business Credit Card for Every Type of Spender

Do’s and Don’ts for Using Business Credit Cards
Business Cards| By
Due

Do’s and Don’ts for Using Business Credit Cards