Personal Finance

2024 economic outlook: inflation, recession, and interest rate predictions

Everyone had their eyes on the economy in 2023, navigating federal interest rate hikes, feeling the...

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4 reasons to work with a financial professional

Would you face a serious medical diagnosis without the expertise of a doctor, or a complex home repair...

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Traditional IRA vs. Roth IRA vs. 401(k): a simple rundown

Do you ever feel like the only person in the room who doesn’t understand retirement savings...

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How to fairly split your parent’s caregiving costs among siblings

As kids, siblings often fight about things like who gets the best seat in the car or who gets the last...

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What is your net worth?

How much are you worth? No, we don’t mean how wonderful, smart and valuable you surely are to your...

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7 tips for talking to adult kids about inheritance

Over the next 20 years, the largest transfer of money in U.S. history will occur, with more than $70...

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How annuities help protect against inflation

“Retirement is like a long vacation in Las Vegas. The goal is to enjoy it to the fullest, but not so...

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6 Tips to Reduce Grocery Bills

The grocery store is hitting wallets hard this year. According to our recent poll[1], 68% of consumers...

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7 Saving Strategies for a Secure Retirement

The greatest surge of Americans turning 65 is less than a year away, and retirement planning is a core...

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How to Create a Monthly Budget That Works

The monthly budget can get a bad rap. Detailed limits on where you can spend your hard-earned money? No,...

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