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The Associated Press
What You Need to Know About Annuities
Annuities provide steady retirement income but come with key trade-offs.
Oct 01, 2025
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Alternative Investments
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Savings vs. Investing: Where Should Your Money Go?
The savings versus investing question isn’t really a choice—it’s about balance.
Sep 23, 2025
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Sep 23
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Fixed Income
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Tribune News Service
4 Changes Coming to Social Security
Benefit growth slows in 2026 as retirement age, premiums, and tax limits rise.
Sep 22, 2025
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Ordinary vs. Qualified Dividends: What’s the Tax Difference?
Not all dividends are taxed the same—knowing the difference can save investors money.
Sep 20, 2025
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Naveen Athrappully
IRS, Treasury Announce New Rules on Roth Catch-Up Retirement Contributions
The update on catch-up contributions comes at a time when many employers do not think their workers are financially set for retirement.
Sep 19, 2025
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Budgeting
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Mary Hunt
8 Little Words That Can Change Your Life
Buy what you need. Want what you have.
Sep 17, 2025
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Tribune News Service
Mutual Funds Are About to Get the ETF Treatment
The may let mutual funds add ETF share classes, offering tax perks and new options.
Sep 15, 2025
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Naveen Athrappully
Credit Card Debt of Americans Now Totals $1.32 Trillion: Report
Although credit debt has gone up, the amount of money saved has significantly improved over the past 20 years.
Sep 12, 2025
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Future Planning
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Anne Johnson
The Cost of Aging in Place: Can You Afford It?
Aging in place is possible—but only if you plan for the hidden health, home, and financial costs.
Sep 12, 2025
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Anne Johnson
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California
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Kimberly Hayek
California Ends Electric Vehicle Access to Carpool Lanes
Extension of the Clean Air Vehicle Progam required federal approval, which never came.
Sep 11, 2025
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Southern California
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Kimberly Hayek
LA Referendum to Block $30 Minimum Wage Fails as Signatures Fall Short
The petition required at least 92,998 valid signatures to qualify, but only 84,007 were deemed valid after verification.
Sep 10, 2025
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Retirement
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The Hidden Costs of Retirement: How to Prepare for the Unexpected
Retirement has hidden costs—plan ahead to avoid surprises.
Sep 09, 2025
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Debt Management
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Get on Top of Costly Medical Bills
Even with insurance, medical bills can pile up fast.
Sep 02, 2025
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Fixed Income
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Social Security Solvency and Retirement Planning
A sound retirement plan helps you manage surprises and ensures you can live comfortably regardless of changes beyond your control.
Aug 18, 2025
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Aug 18
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Personal Finance
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Kevin Stocklin
5 Things to Know About Trump’s Order Banning Political Debanking
‘Everyone needs access to basic financial services,’ said Brian Knight, senior counsel at the Alliance Defending Freedom.
Aug 08, 2025
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Stocks
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Javier Simon
Mining Hidden Gems: Why Invest in Small-Cap Funds?
Small-cap funds can be a great way to gain exposure to companies with great growth potential while enhancing diversification in your portfolio.
Jul 23, 2025
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Javier Simon
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Jul 23
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Personal Finance
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Mary Hunt
3 R’s to Put Personal Finances Back on Track
The first R is to take responsibility of your financial situation.
Jul 23, 2025
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Retirement
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Retirees, Here’s How to Tweak the 4 Percent Rule to Protect Your Nest Egg
Jul 21, 2025
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Jul 21
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Investing
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Do as I Say, Not as I Do: On My Failings as an Investor
Even when cash yields are higher, as they are today, inflation still gobbles up most of the interest.
Jul 18, 2025
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California
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Kimberly Hayek
Californians Benefit From SALT Deduction Cap Increase in ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
The SALT deduction means taxpayers can deduct state and local taxes, such as property and income taxes, from their federal taxable income.
Jul 07, 2025
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Kimberly Hayek
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Retirement
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The Associated Press
What You Need to Know About Annuities
Annuities provide steady retirement income but come with key trade-offs.
Oct 01, 2025
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Alternative Investments
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Savings vs. Investing: Where Should Your Money Go?
The savings versus investing question isn’t really a choice—it’s about balance.
Sep 23, 2025
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Sep 23
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Fixed Income
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Tribune News Service
4 Changes Coming to Social Security
Benefit growth slows in 2026 as retirement age, premiums, and tax limits rise.
Sep 22, 2025
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Sep 22
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Stocks
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Due
Ordinary vs. Qualified Dividends: What’s the Tax Difference?
Not all dividends are taxed the same—knowing the difference can save investors money.
Sep 20, 2025
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Sep 20
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US News
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Naveen Athrappully
IRS, Treasury Announce New Rules on Roth Catch-Up Retirement Contributions
The update on catch-up contributions comes at a time when many employers do not think their workers are financially set for retirement.
Sep 19, 2025
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Naveen Athrappully
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Sep 19
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Budgeting
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Mary Hunt
8 Little Words That Can Change Your Life
Buy what you need. Want what you have.
Sep 17, 2025
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Mary Hunt
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Sep 17
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Stocks
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Tribune News Service
Mutual Funds Are About to Get the ETF Treatment
The may let mutual funds add ETF share classes, offering tax perks and new options.
Sep 15, 2025
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Tribune News Service
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Sep 15
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US News
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Naveen Athrappully
Credit Card Debt of Americans Now Totals $1.32 Trillion: Report
Although credit debt has gone up, the amount of money saved has significantly improved over the past 20 years.
Sep 12, 2025
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Naveen Athrappully
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Sep 12
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Future Planning
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Anne Johnson
The Cost of Aging in Place: Can You Afford It?
Aging in place is possible—but only if you plan for the hidden health, home, and financial costs.
Sep 12, 2025
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Anne Johnson
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Sep 12
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California
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Kimberly Hayek
California Ends Electric Vehicle Access to Carpool Lanes
Extension of the Clean Air Vehicle Progam required federal approval, which never came.
Sep 11, 2025
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Kimberly Hayek
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Sep 11
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Southern California
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Kimberly Hayek
LA Referendum to Block $30 Minimum Wage Fails as Signatures Fall Short
The petition required at least 92,998 valid signatures to qualify, but only 84,007 were deemed valid after verification.
Sep 10, 2025
|
Kimberly Hayek
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Sep 10
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Retirement
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Due
The Hidden Costs of Retirement: How to Prepare for the Unexpected
Retirement has hidden costs—plan ahead to avoid surprises.
Sep 09, 2025
|
Due
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Sep 09
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Debt Management
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Tribune News Service
Get on Top of Costly Medical Bills
Even with insurance, medical bills can pile up fast.
Sep 02, 2025
|
Tribune News Service
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Sep 02
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Fixed Income
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Due
Social Security Solvency and Retirement Planning
A sound retirement plan helps you manage surprises and ensures you can live comfortably regardless of changes beyond your control.
Aug 18, 2025
|
Due
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Aug 18
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Personal Finance
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Kevin Stocklin
5 Things to Know About Trump’s Order Banning Political Debanking
‘Everyone needs access to basic financial services,’ said Brian Knight, senior counsel at the Alliance Defending Freedom.
Aug 08, 2025
|
Kevin Stocklin
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Aug 08
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Stocks
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Javier Simon
Mining Hidden Gems: Why Invest in Small-Cap Funds?
Small-cap funds can be a great way to gain exposure to companies with great growth potential while enhancing diversification in your portfolio.
Jul 23, 2025
|
Javier Simon
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Jul 23
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Personal Finance
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Mary Hunt
3 R’s to Put Personal Finances Back on Track
The first R is to take responsibility of your financial situation.
Jul 23, 2025
|
Mary Hunt
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Jul 23
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Retirement
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The Associated Press
Retirees, Here’s How to Tweak the 4 Percent Rule to Protect Your Nest Egg
Jul 21, 2025
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The Associated Press
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Jul 21
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Investing
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The Associated Press
Do as I Say, Not as I Do: On My Failings as an Investor
Even when cash yields are higher, as they are today, inflation still gobbles up most of the interest.
Jul 18, 2025
|
The Associated Press
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Jul 18
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California
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Kimberly Hayek
Californians Benefit From SALT Deduction Cap Increase in ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
The SALT deduction means taxpayers can deduct state and local taxes, such as property and income taxes, from their federal taxable income.
Jul 07, 2025
|
Kimberly Hayek
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Jul 07
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