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Deborah Kearns

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A huge wealth transfer is coming — but most Americans don't have a will. 6 must-haves in your estate plan

Estate planning isn't just for the wealthy. In fact, middle-class families often have the most to lose when someone dies without a plan

24.10.2025 2

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Deborah Kearns

Trump threatens to scrap trade talk with China's Xi Jinping: 'There seems to be no reason' to meet

Wall Street stocks plunged following Trump's caustic comments on China. But shares for rare-earth producers surged

10.10.2025 2

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Here's how an uptick in private equity defaults could squeeze your access to credit

As banks face growing exposure risks, rising PE defaults could eventually tighten lending standards and raise borrowing costs for consumers

10.10.2025 3

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Your premium credit card annual fee just got pricier. Is it still worth the cost?

Premium credit cards are hiking annual fees, leaving many customers to wonder if the benefits and perks are worth the steeper costs

07.10.2025 3

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5 smart tax moves to make before the end of the year

Some changes are kicking in for the 2025 tax year, and financial experts recommend being proactive now to strengthen your financial position

03.10.2025 10

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The new American Dream is to leave America, expats say

As more Americans look to move abroad, experts and those who have actually left share their top tips and insights about how to do it

20.09.2025 50

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The Fed is poised to cut interest rates. Will mortgage rates follow?

With a Fed rate cut expected this week, many expect mortgage rates to follow. Here's why that's not always the case

17.09.2025 50

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The $40,000 SALT goldmine only the wealthy will actually get

Trump's new tax bill quadrupled the SALT deduction cap. Here's why only the rich will get to cash in

07.09.2025 10

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Deborah Kearns

The Parent PLUS loan apocalypse that might put your retirement savings at risk

New limits on federal Parent PLUS loans in Trump's tax bill go into effect in 2026. Money experts share other ways families can help pay for college

03.09.2025 10

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Deborah Kearns

The student loan lorgiveness tax bomb hidden in Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

Millions of federal student loan borrowers will see their forgiven debt taxed as income beginning in 2026. Here's how to prepare your finances now

29.08.2025 10

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Rising insurance costs are pushing homebuyers to a breaking point

Soaring home insurance costs are pushing the American dream out of reach for more buyers. Here's why — and what you can do about it

21.08.2025 10

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Worried about a recession? 7 tips to shore up your finances right now

Fresh recession fears have financial planners urging Americans to shore up their finances now while their incomes and jobs are stable

02.08.2025 20

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Waiting for mortgage rates to fall before buying a home? Here's why you shouldn't

For homebuyers waiting for their time to pounce, higher rates make it harder to get off the sidelines

26.07.2025 6

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The war over home listings that could change how you buy and sell forever

The fight over private home listings between Zillow and Compass has sparked a lawsuit that could fragment the market — with buyers and sellers in...

16.07.2025 20

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