The COLA that matters most to retirees isn’t Coca-Cola. It is the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) that the Social Security system institutes annually to account for...
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From expert advice on investments and budgeting to discussions about economic trends and retirement planning, these articles aim to equip readers with the knowledge they need to manage their personal finances, make informed monetary decisions, and otherwise navigate the complexities of the financial world. Whether readying savings for the future or maneuvering day-to-day costs, the insightful advice equips readers to take control of their fiscal picture and achieve economic stability.
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Collision Insurance and Comprehensive Insurance: What Do They Cover?
Is collision coverage for your vehicle worth its cost? The answer often depends on the value of the vehicle, says Bottom Line’s insurance expert Doug...
What Is Smishing?
The next text message you receive might not be from who you think it’s from—it might be a smishing scam. One common form of online...
Solo 401(k) vs SEP IRA: Which Is Better for You?
Either a solo 401(k) or a SEP IRA can be a compelling retirement-savings vehicle for self-employed people and small business owners. But which is the...
What to Do When Your Health Insurer Denies Coverage
You pay your health insurance premiums faithfully—but when it comes time, will your insurance company pay your claims? Approximately 17% of health insurance claims are...
How to Avoid Venmo Scams
Money-transfer apps such as Venmo can be a convenient way to pay…and an attractive target for scammers. Venmo—and similar apps like PayPal and Zelle—provide a...
The 10 Most — and Least — Affordable Places to Live in the US
Looking to live on less? Don’t bother looking at most “cheapest states to live in” lists for potential hometowns. Lists like these abound online, but...
Are Political Donations Tax-Deductible?
Every four years, America holds a Presidential election…and early the following year, many American taxpayers make an unwelcome discovery—the political donations they made to their...
6 REITs to Consider Now
The two-year-old bull market in stocks hasn’t been kind to real estate investment trusts, better known as REITs. This sector, which consists of companies that...
Best Vanguard Mutual Funds
You probably know the Vanguard Group for its lineup of index funds that passively track major indices like the S&P 500…or its target-date retirement funds,...
Is My Annual Bonus Taxed?
Hoorah! You received a year-end bonus from your employer. But the bonus check you receive likely is less than you were promised—22% less. The reason...
Best Stocks for a Trump Stock Market
History suggests that US presidents don’t wield as much power over the broad stock market as you might think. The S&P 500 index can perform...
