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Financial
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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ETFs for Chaotic Times
In today’s chaotic markets, using low-volatility exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to protect against stock market swings seems appealing. But there are about 80 of these funds...
Home-Stretch Money Troubles
There is no good time to endure a major financial setback, but in or near retirement is an especially bad time. Whether it is medical...
Winning Strategies for Cautious Investors
Warren Buffett once said, “After all, you only find out who is swimming naked when the tide goes out.” The rough start to 2022 was...
The Financial Risk of Early Decision
Students who apply to a college for “early decision” and who are accepted commit to enrolling in that school. Problem: These commitments are made before...
Stagflation Playbook
Are we about to get walloped by “stagflation”? We have not seen this combination of high inflation, high unemployment and little or no economic growth...
15 Fuel-Saving Driving Strategies
The recent run-up in fuel prices is straining budgets and making some drivers wonder why they bought gas-guzzling SUVs and pickups. Choosing a fuel-efficient vehicle...
Best Places to Stash Your Cash Now
Lift-off! After punishing savers with two years of near-zero short-term interest rates, the Federal Reserve expects to hike its benchmark rate seven times in 2022...
Beware This Loan for Energy-Efficient Upgrades
The caller is promoting a program to help homeowners invest in efficiency upgrades. You can get a new furnace, roof or solar panels at no...
Direct Indexing
Index funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) revolutionized investing by providing a simple way to get instant diversification. Now, brokerage firms like Fidelity, Vanguard and Wealthfront...
Secrets of Buying A Home Facing Foreclosure
Whether you are searching for a home to live in or one to invest in, you likely are facing a lot of competition and still...
Investing in Energy Stocks in Today’s Volatile World
The death of fossil-fuel companies has been greatly exaggerated. For much of the last decade, oil-and-natural-gas stocks were on life support with negative total returns....
