Bond Fund Investing Basics for Income-Focused Portfolios
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Adam H. Douglas

Bond Fund Investing Basics for Income-Focused Portfolios

Chasing yield isn’t enough—here’s what income-focused investors need to understand before buying bond funds.
A Portfolio Checklist If You’re Planning to Retire in 2027
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Retirement| By
Tribune News Service

A Portfolio Checklist If You’re Planning to Retire in 2027

If you’re retiring in 2027, 2026 is your final opportunity to consolidate accounts, reduce risk, and make sure your income plan truly works.
The Most Common Retirement Savings Mistakes and How to Fix Them Before It’s Too Late
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Retirement| By
Adam H. Douglas

The Most Common Retirement Savings Mistakes and How to Fix Them Before It’s Too Late

The biggest retirement mistakes are behavioral—and they’re correctable.
Five Smart Ways to Diversify Your Portfolio in 2026
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The Associated Press

Five Smart Ways to Diversify Your Portfolio in 2026

If your 2025 portfolio felt ‘just fine,’ it might not be diversified enough for 2026—here’s what to do.
Six Tax-Filing Mistakes That Cost Americans the Most Money Each Year
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Adam H. Douglas

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

Small tax errors can quietly erode long-term wealth.
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Investing
Bond Fund Investing Basics for Income-Focused Portfolios
Investing| By
Adam H. Douglas

Bond Fund Investing Basics for Income-Focused Portfolios

Chasing yield isn’t enough—here’s what income-focused investors need to understand before buying bond funds.
How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Feb. 20
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The Associated Press

How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Feb. 20

How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Feb. 19
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The Associated Press

How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Feb. 19

Five Smart Ways to Diversify Your Portfolio in 2026
Stocks| By
The Associated Press

Five Smart Ways to Diversify Your Portfolio in 2026

If your 2025 portfolio felt ‘just fine,’ it might not be diversified enough for 2026—here’s what to do.
Stocks
How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Feb. 20
Stocks| By
The Associated Press

How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Feb. 20

How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Feb. 19
Stocks| By
The Associated Press

How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Feb. 19

Five Smart Ways to Diversify Your Portfolio in 2026
Stocks| By
The Associated Press

Five Smart Ways to Diversify Your Portfolio in 2026

How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Feb. 18
Stocks| By
The Associated Press

How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Feb. 18

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?
Alternative Investments| By
Due

Savings vs. Investing: Where Should Your Money Go?

You Just Retired (Or Are About To). Now What?
Alternative Investments| By
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
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

Small tax errors can quietly erode long-term wealth.
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

Don’t wait until the last minute: new deductions and filing updates could mean a larger refund for 2025.
4 Smart Moves to Cut Your 2025 Tax Bill Under New Rules
Tax| By
The Associated Press

4 Smart Moves to Cut Your 2025 Tax Bill Under New Rules

The OBBBA’s limited-time tax breaks offer real savings—if you understand the rules, phaseouts, and timing.
When Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Mold?
Insurance| By
Anne Johnson

When Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Mold?

Mold damage is costly and usually excluded from homeowners insurance—but certain situations and endorsements may offer coverage.
Estate
Is an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust Right for You?
Estate| By
Javier Simon

Is an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust Right for You?

All You Need to Know About the Estate Tax
Estate| By
Javier Simon

All You Need to Know About the Estate Tax

Revocable Trust or Irrevocable Trust: Which Is Right for You?
Estate| By
Javier Simon

Revocable Trust or Irrevocable Trust: Which Is Right for You?

Understanding Financial Planning in a Divorce
Estate| By
Javier Simon

Understanding Financial Planning in a Divorce

Tax
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

4 Smart Moves to Cut Your 2025 Tax Bill Under New Rules
Tax| By
The Associated Press

4 Smart Moves to Cut Your 2025 Tax Bill Under New Rules

What You Need to Know About Social Security Taxation
Fixed Income| By
Javier Simon

What You Need to Know About Social Security Taxation

Insurance
When Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Mold?
Insurance| By
Anne Johnson

When Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Mold?

Do You Need a Separate Insurance Policy for Valuables?
Insurance| By
Anne Johnson

Do You Need a Separate Insurance Policy for Valuables?

Does Homeowner’s Insurance Cover Water Damage?
Insurance| By
Anne Johnson

Does Homeowner’s Insurance Cover Water Damage?

Is Direct Primary Care Right for You?
Insurance| By
Tribune News Service

Is Direct Primary Care Right for You?

Retirement
A Portfolio Checklist If You’re Planning to Retire in 2027
Retirement| By
Tribune News Service

A Portfolio Checklist If You’re Planning to Retire in 2027

If you’re retiring in 2027, 2026 is your final opportunity to consolidate accounts, reduce risk, and make sure your income plan truly works.
The Most Common Retirement Savings Mistakes and How to Fix Them Before It’s Too Late
Retirement| By
Adam H. Douglas

The Most Common Retirement Savings Mistakes and How to Fix Them Before It’s Too Late

The biggest retirement mistakes are behavioral—and they’re correctable.
Social Security Benefits Rarely Cut
Fixed Income| By
Tom Margenau

Social Security Benefits Rarely Cut

Here is a brief overview of the Social Security cuts that have been made over the years.
I Waited Until 75 to Retire With $1.4 Million—Do I Have to Follow the 4% Rule?
Retirement| By
Tribune News Service

I Waited Until 75 to Retire With $1.4 Million—Do I Have to Follow the 4% Rule?

Older retirees can often spend more—but need a smart plan.
Retirement Accounts
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

Don’t Settle for a Subpar Health Savings Account
Retirement Accounts| By
The Associated Press

Don’t Settle for a Subpar Health Savings Account

Should You Open a Roth IRA for Your Child?
Retirement Accounts| By
Javier Simon

Should You Open a Roth IRA for Your Child?

Fixed Income
Social Security Benefits Rarely Cut
Fixed Income| By
Tom Margenau

Social Security Benefits Rarely Cut

Protect Your Social Security and Medicare Numbers
Fixed Income| By
Anne Johnson

Protect Your Social Security and Medicare Numbers

Questions About Spousal Benefits Never Stop
Fixed Income| By
Tom Margenau

Questions About Spousal Benefits Never Stop

What You Need to Know About Social Security Taxation
Fixed Income| By
Javier Simon

What You Need to Know About Social Security Taxation

Budgeting
How to Plan a Microvacation That Actually Feels Restful
Future Planning| By
Tribune News Service

How to Plan a Microvacation That Actually Feels Restful

Short, affordable getaways can deliver real mental and emotional benefits when you need them most.
A Simple 3-Step Budget That Can Change Your Life
Budgeting| By
Mary Hunt

A Simple 3-Step Budget That Can Change Your Life

I’m confident this simple three-step budget can work for anyone in just about any situation.
Debt Consolidation: Good Solution or Terrible Mistake?
Debt Management| By
Mary Hunt

Debt Consolidation: Good Solution or Terrible Mistake?

Consolidation may seem like a simple solution to a difficult situation, but beware potential pitfalls.
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

Not all debt is bad: Productive debt builds assets and cash flow, while consumer debt funds depreciating expenses.
Earning Money
How I Built 9 Streams of Passive Income
Earning Money| By
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
Earning Money| By
Due

3 Summer Side Hustles That Are Actually Worth Doing

Debt Management
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

Protect Yourself From Homeowner Scams
Debt Management| By
Anne Johnson

Protect Yourself From Homeowner Scams

Future Planning
How to Plan a Microvacation That Actually Feels Restful
Future Planning| By
Tribune News Service

How to Plan a Microvacation That Actually Feels Restful

3 Ways to Save Money on Almost Everything
Future Planning| By
Tribune News Service

3 Ways to Save Money on Almost Everything

How Much Would a $50,000 HELOC Cost Each Month?
Future Planning| By
Tribune News Service

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

7 Proven Money Mindset Shifts to Save More and Stress Less
Future Planning| By
Due

7 Proven Money Mindset Shifts to Save More and Stress Less

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
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.
Merchant Credit Card Fees Passed to Consumers
Personal Finance| By
Anne Johnson

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.
Are Store Credit Cards a Bad Idea?
Credit Cards| By
Anne Johnson

Are Store Credit Cards a Bad Idea?

How to Maximize Your Credit Card Rewards
Credit Cards| By
Tribune News Service

How to Maximize Your Credit Card Rewards

Rewards Cards
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

How to Avoid Points and Miles Hoarding
Rewards Cards| By
The Associated Press

How to Avoid Points and Miles Hoarding

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
Cash Back Cards| By
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