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WHERE THE DOLLAR IS STRONG

If you've always wanted to go on a safari or climb Mount Fuji, this may be the year to plan your trip.

HOW TO REACH YOUR INVESTING GOALS

Patience helped these four investors make their portfolios work for them.

Balance Your Risk and Reward

These new ETFs let you cut stock market losses. But you'll sacrifice some gains.

SHEDDING POUNDS, DELIVERING GAINS

New weight-loss drugs show promise for investors.

ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS ON STUDENT LOANS

If you have federal student loans, you may benefit from new government policies. Here's what you need to know.

TIPS FOR FINANCING A HOME PROJECT

I recently had a call with a client who was looking to fund the construction of a swimming pool at his house.

DEALS deals DEALS

WHO doesn't love a bargain? We've rounded up great values in investing, shopping, tech and travel-and found ways to cut down on ever-growing grocery and restaurant bills.

IS A HYBRID CAR RIGHT FOR YOU?

Hybrids offer a fuel-saving option for drivers who have reservations about all-electric vehicles. But there are trade-offs.

WHERE TO INVEST NOW

Expect a lot of midyear churn, with a rally toward the end of 2024.

My Top 30 Index: An Update

A year ago, I put together what I called \"my own reinvention\" of the Dow Jones industrial average, the popular 142-year-old large-cap index.

Your Vacation Home Could Provide Tax-free Income

If you plan to rent out your vacation home, it's important to understand how your proceeds will be taxed.

SHOULD YOU WORRY ABOUT BEING LAID OFF? IT DEPENDS ON YOUR INDUSTRY

Downsizing has hit certain sectors. But cutbacks may be slowing, and some companies are expanding.

IT'S NOT YOUR IMAGINATION: YOUR CEREAL BOX IS SHRINKING

To avoid raising prices, some manufacturers are reducing the size of common grocery items. Here’s how to fight back.

More Americans Are Expected to 'Buy Now, Pay Later' for the Holidays. Analysts See a Growing Risk

Consumers are expected to use “buy now, pay later” payment plans heavily this holiday season, a forecast that bodes well for retailers but that has credit experts again sounding alarm bells.

Bitcoin Prices Have Doubled This Year and Potentially New Ways to Invest May Drive Prices Higher

Bitcoin is having another moment. The world’s largest cryptocurrency soared to almost $35,000 this week, marking its highest point in nearly 18 months — and more than double the price seen at the start of 2023.

When Sunset's Not Selling

With its power creatives on strike, a hefty new mansion tax, and insurers fleeing, LA's fanciest properties are at a standstill

A solar revolution driven by power cuts

About 2,300 ft. above Beirut in the Matn district mountains, Roger Mazloum and his brother Elias greet me on an unusually balmy winter day as they chop wood to help keep their early 20th-century home warm before the cold returns.

Two-Way Main Street

The U.S. economy is strong. But with high interest rates, it's not all good news if you aren't rich

The Original King of Crypto is Back

Arthur Hayes rubbed success in the government's face and got busted. With his sentence over and his fortune intact, he's trading and tweeting through what's left of a reeling industry.

Why the Right Should Embrace Social Investing

Forget 'woke' capitalism. Pay attention to what ESG data reveals about a company's long-term prospects

alBaraka Bank Egypt: a leader in Islamic finance

Stemming from its belief in the importance of tackling climate change and securing a sustainable future, alBaraka Bank Egypt is taking part in COP27 this November, and will lead two envisioning panels which focus on the role the banking sector can play to stimulate sustainable, green and climate-positive growth

6 Tips You Can Use to Help Improve Your Credit Score

Credit scores are complicated and because rating agencies consider many factors, the process of improving them can look different for everyone.

Cash Retakes Its Crown

Investors are piling into products that shield them from losses in a rising-rate environment

A Playbook for Uncertain Times

Almost everything is down for investors this year. A rare bright spot? A backwater called trend following

A Loved One Owes You Money Now What?

Your sibling asked you to cover their rent for a couple of months while they were between jobs. Or maybe you loaned a friend a few hundred bucks for a car repair they couldn’t afford.

WHY EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT NFTs

Non-fungible tokens are unique digital properties that use blockchain technology. Our FAQ will help you understand what all the buzz is about.

Subdued Stock Returns Ahead

This well-known strategist says dividends are a bright spot in an otherwise muted market.

Why Bonds Belong in Your Portfolio

STREET SMART

WHEN CAN YOU GET A DEAL ON A CAR AGAIN?

Low inventories mean it’s hard to haggle on price, but you can still negotiate on financing.

Weathering the Market's Turns

Our favorite actively managed funds delivered mixed results, proving that portfolio diversification matters over the course of a market cycle.