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Will This Year's Vacation Throw Your Retirement Off Course? 3 Questions to Ask Before Planning Your Trip
20+ min ago (790+ words) High fuel prices and the general rise in the cost of living have made certain luxuries much more expensive. Does your spending plan account for the changes, or is it worth skipping major purchases to stay on track? The family…...
Should You Renew Your CD?
1+ week, 1+ day ago (484+ words) As the Fed leaves rates on hold, here's what to consider before renewing your CD. After you put money in a certificate of deposit, you can sit back while it collects interest over its term. Once it reaches maturity, you’ll face…...
3 Smart Reasons to Use a Five-Year CD Before You Retire
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1029+ words) If you're planning for retirement, a five-year CD can help protect your savings, lock in guaranteed returns and fund your next chapter. Do you have a long-term savings goal as you approach retirement? You might want to save for a…...
Your Savings Account May Be Costing You More Than You Think
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1296+ words) The Federal Reserve has kept rates steady, but where you keep your cash still matters. Here's how to earn more interest while keeping your money safe and accessible. When the Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, as it did at…...
June CPI Preview: Don't Let a Negative Headline Fool You
2+ week, 17+ hour ago (696+ words) The next CPI report should keep the Fed's hawkish tilt on track. The June consumer price index (CPI) report is shaping up to be a classic head-fake for investors. When the Bureau of Labor Statistics drops its latest inflation data…...
Your Savings Account Is Failing: 3 Shifts to Reclaim Your Wealth
4+ week, 2+ hour ago (737+ words) With inflation eroding purchasing power, here are three pivots to help you get back ahead of rising costs. You've done everything right, and you're still losing ground. That's the sentiment many are feeling, as rising inflation takes bigger bites out…...
For Your Fixed-Income Pot, Consider an Annuity That Behaves Much Like a CD
4+ week, 1+ day ago (1043+ words) Multi-year guarantee annuities can outperform bonds and bank CDs — but before you buy, here's how they work. Financial experts recommend setting your asset allocation and sticking to it until your life circumstances change. You should typically split your investments among…...
Low-Tax States For Middle-Class Families Ranked by Childcare Affordability
4+ week, 1+ day ago (1458+ words) If you prioritize low state taxes, here's how early childhood costs stack up across the country in 2026. As 2026 rolls on and families prepare for the upcoming school year, household budgets may face a tight squeeze. Inflation continues to drive up…...
America at 250: The 3 Economic Headaches That Haven't Changed Since 1976
1+ mon, 18+ hour ago (640+ words) From sticky inflation to Social Security deadlines, a look back at the 50-year evolution of our personal economies as we celebrate the Semiquincentennial. As America gears up for its 250th anniversary this July, plans for the usual red, white, and blue…...
5 Lessons From Fed Chair Alan Greenspan
1+ mon, 19+ hour ago (1034+ words) Whether you need to know how to run a central bank or you're forming a jazz band, former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan has answers for you. New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has a message for his fellow central bankers:…...