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Lower Your Health Care Costs

Health savings accounts help defray the cost of high-deductible health plans. They’re also a powerful way to invest for retirement.

Coronavirus Infects The Global Economy

Information about the markets and your money.

STATES LOWER TAXES TO COURT RETIREES

The tax breaks range from property tax exemptions to tax-free retirement plan withdrawals.

Is Your Mutual Fund Politically Biased?

If there’s anything we’ve learned over the past few years, it’s that there’s a lot of political bias in this country.

What Kills Bull Markets

We don’t think this record run is over yet— but we’re watching these signs.

Invest in the Planet

Give your portfolio a greener tint, and make some money, too.

Money Management Advice for Expats

You need to take extra steps to handle everything from banking to health care.

Good Debt, Bad Debt

It’s often smart to borrow to boost your income and your assets.

BEST VALUES IN TAX SOFTWARE

We ranked the most popular tax-prep packages to help you find the ones that provide the best experience at the lowest cost.

A SAFER WAY TO SHARE YOUR DATA

WHEN YOU USE A BUDGETING APP, TAX software or other service that relies on information about your bank and investment accounts, you can typically allow the service to retrieve automatic online updates.

Is A Debt Bomb Ticking?

Corporations have amassed a ton of debt. Protect yourself with these funds and ETFs.

Alexa, Protect My Privacy

Take steps to keep speakers, security cameras and other smart devices safe from hackers who want to steal your data—or worse.

You Still Have Time to Save on Your Taxes

Start now to take advantage of all of the tax breaks available to you.

Your Social Security Questions Answered

Selecting the right strategy will pay off for years to come.

How to Shop for Life Insurance

You may be able to estimate how much you need online, but that’s just the start of your search.

PROFIT FROM TINY TECH STOCKS

Big-name leviathans have dominated the market, but the minnows may be catching up.

HEALTH CARE INFLATION MAY BE SLOWING

Health care spending in 2018 rose at a slower rate than spending in the overall economy, according to a recently released government study.

Picking Stocks? Your Brokerage Can Help

Online brokers have beefed up investor tools and research.

Beware the Roaring Twenties

It’s the new Roaring Twenties, so let’s call up an authentic voice from the last such era: Thorstein Veblen, an economist and social critic who coined the phrase “conspicuous consumption.”

SOME HEIRS COULD FACE A TAX SQUEEZE

IRA owners should review their estate plan as a new law puts an end to stretch IRAs.

Credit Card Confidential

Knowing your card’s mechanics can help you avoid high rates and fees.

Make Time For A Retirement Checkup

One thing I’ve learned two-plus years into my retirement is that handling legal and financial affairs can be a full-time job.

Minivans: What's Not to Like?

The minivan has been unfairly displaced by the three-row SUV as the family hauler of choice.

Plan Now to Retire Worry-Free

Are you saving enough for retirement? Our 10 steps will help you finance the lifestyle you’ve always wanted.

Test-Drive Your Retirement

Before you quit your job, try out your new budget and your new lifestyle.

Invest in a Landmark

Go from sightseer to part-owner with these notable property stocks.

How To Run For Local Office

If you’ve ever thought that you could do a better job than the elected officials currently in office, here’s how to launch a campaign—and win.

Retirement Savings For The Self-Employed

If you don’t have access to a retirement plan through your employer, you have other options.

Watch Out For The Elder Fraud Web

Scams range from petty theft to embezzlement. Your parents may need your help.

Squishy Science

Carbon offsets are a less than optimal way to reduce your carbon footprint.