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What Are Unrealized Capital Gains And How Does It Affect You?
In a truncated election cycle filled with flash points (like eliminating taxes on tips ), there's been no shortage of economic proposals, policies, and ideas. From how each…
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Can You Contribute To A Roth IRA After Retiring?
Your Roth IRA provides a wonderful opportunity to shift future tax burdens forward, perhaps even by decades. By contributing to a Roth, you pay income taxes normally today…
Shopping
Clever Tricks To Save You Money At Sam's Club
How do I get the most out of my annual Sam's Club membership? Every would-be warehouse club member and seasoned bulk buyer has likely asked themselves this question at some point…
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Trump's 'Dramatic' Answer To Dave Ramsey's Inflation Question Speaks Volumes
Dave Ramsey is well-known for his unique takes on all things financial, like when to take Social Security benefits and how to manage debt products. Ramsey is perhaps best known…
Budgeting
How Certain Americans Qualify For $500 A Month With No Obligation
Among the many potential economic policies that have been thrown out in recent years, perhaps none have been as intriguing as the idea of guaranteed (or universal) basic income.…
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Why Time In The Market Almost Always Beats Timing The Market
Executive chairman of Fisher Investments, Kenneth Fisher, once said that "time in the market beats timing the market." The quote is certainly buzzworthy, and the cadence of these…
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Scam Warning: It's Impossible To Recover Your Money From This Untraceable Type Of Fraud
The Federal Trade Commission reports that in 2023 alone, Americans lost a record-breaking $10 billion after falling victim to scams. As many good people as there are in the…
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Largest Electronics Retailer In The US Is Closing More Stores
The post-pandemic economy has seen a LOT of store closures for the United States. From retail to restaurants, many large companies have struggled in the wake of supply chain…
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Why It's Important To Factor Social Security Into Your Estate Planning
Estate planning is a tough gig. While it's great to be the one who decides how your finances are handled when you're gone, it's also not the most fun way to spend a Saturday.…
Budgeting
What Is A Pawnshop Loan And Why They're So Risky
Despite indicators and talking heads claiming the U.S. economy is strong, many Americans are financially struggling. From an increase in credit card delinquencies (the U.S. added…
Collectibles
The $2 Bill That's Actually Worth A Ton Of Money
The debate over whether the U.S. should bother continuing to produce the penny (as the coin costs more to make than it's worth) is an ongoing one, popping up here and there in…
Budgeting
You've Been Warned: Think Twice About Retiring Early, Says CFP
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There is a lot to consider when it comes to retirement — from when, exactly, the average American starts saving for…