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May 17, 2025
Most P2P transactions go smoothly, but what happens when something goes wrong?
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May 17, 2025
Stocks in the S&P 500 are classified by 11 sectors, each of which responds differently to market conditions.
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May 17, 2025
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance to retired individuals, regardless of their medical condition, and certain younger people with disabilities or end-stage renal disease.
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May 17, 2025
Among the 46 states (and the District of Columbia) with a state and/or local sales tax, the combined state and average local sales tax rates range from about 1.8% to 10.2%.
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April 22, 2025
Extended warranties are offered by retailers for an additional cost and cover product repairs for a specific period of time under certain conditions.
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April 22, 2025
Most of us think of life insurance as protection against financial loss should we die prematurely. But when we reach retirement and the kids are all self-sufficient, do we still need life insurance?
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April 22, 2025
529 plans were originally created in 1996 as a tax-advantaged way to save for college.
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April 22, 2025
The labor force participation rate — the percentage of Americans age 16 and older who are working or actively looking for work — peaked in early 2000.
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January 27, 2025
Tax season might not be your favorite time of the year, but a little preparation can help make the tax filing process as smooth and painless as possible.
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January 27, 2025
With dual careers, many spouses accumulate assets in separate retirement accounts. Each might have funds in an employer-sponsored plan and an IRA.
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January 27, 2025
Here are a few of the key cost-of-living adjustments for 2025.
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January 27, 2025
Wages rose strongly with inflation beginning in mid-2021, but the pace of price increases was faster than wage increases, leading to a loss of buying power despite higher income.
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December 20, 2024
To help you stay informed, here are five changes you can look forward to in the new year.
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December 20, 2024
In moments of unexpected financial turmoil, having access to emergency funds can be the difference between a minor inconvenience and a major life disruption.
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December 20, 2024
Among all of the economic indicators released each month, three reports in particular can move the market.
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December 20, 2024
One out of three U.S. adults typically plan to make New Year's resolutions; do you?
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