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Here’s why a Roth retirement account is a great gift to your future self

01.11.2025 3

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Here’s what the new 401(k) tax-break guidelines may mean for you

18.10.2025 10

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Furloughed? Here are 5 things you should do right away

11.10.2025 20

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Why Gen X is uniquely suited to handle bad retirement prospects

04.10.2025 10

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Why The Golden Girls offers a perfect blueprint for modern retirement

27.09.2025 10

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The self-defeating beliefs that may keep Gen X from retiring

20.09.2025 10

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What retirement might look like for the characters of ‘The Breakfast Club’

13.09.2025 10

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What exactly is mortgage fraud?

06.09.2025 10

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How Gen X can prevent the Social Security disaster scenario

29.08.2025 10

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Why Gen X investors should keep crypto out of their 401(k) plans

23.08.2025 3

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4 tips to reduce the crazy costs of auto insurance for teen drivers

16.08.2025 4

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6 tips that make back-to-school shopping more affordable

09.08.2025 8

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6 tips for managing out-of-control medical bills

02.08.2025 9

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Here’s why Trump’s proposed 401k executive order may be very bad news for your retirement

25.07.2025 4

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What’s your investment psychology?

11.07.2025 4

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Why dollar-cost averaging is the smart investing strategy for all us regular folk

04.07.2025 4

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Bridging the LGBTQ+ wealth gap

28.06.2025 10

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Why ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ is the best movie about investing ever made

27.06.2025 20

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Is there any such thing as a safe investment?

20.06.2025 10

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Here’s how to start investing in your 60s

06.06.2025 6

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Here’s how to spot 4 common investment scams

30.05.2025 7

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Here’s why Trump’s plan is unlikely to fix America’s dystopian prescription drug problem

29.05.2025 4

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What is ESG investing, and is it still a thing under Trump?

23.05.2025 5

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What ’80s pop culture taught me about investing

16.05.2025 9

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Trump’s proposed $5000 baby bonus isn’t much of a Mother’s Day present

11.05.2025 7

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Are the feds about to start hounding you over your student loans?

10.05.2025 7

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Ready for stagflation? Here’s how the Trump tariffs could take us back to the not-so-groovy 70s

03.05.2025 8

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How to protect your life savings from the tariff fiasco

27.04.2025 20

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Here’s why you’re still waiting for your tax refund

26.04.2025 10

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No, you do not really need $1.26 million to retire

20.04.2025 8

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7 tips for managing your investments in a volatile market

19.04.2025 4

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Why paying for shipping is an effective form of economic resistance

12.04.2025 10

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Here’s how to get the automatic tax return extension if you need more time to file

06.04.2025 10

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How DOGE may wreak havoc on the Social Security system

05.04.2025 30

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Here’s what happens to your student loan if the Department of Education disappears

29.03.2025 9

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How to retire when the stock market is plummeting

23.03.2025 10

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Recession-proof your finances with these 5 steps before the economy tanks

22.03.2025 10

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Here’s why tariffs are likely to hurt American small businesses

16.03.2025 20

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Will egg prices top $10 per dozen in 2025?

15.03.2025 9

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How to identify bad tax advice

09.03.2025 10

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How to come up with cash in a hurry

08.03.2025 10

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Social Security explained: Are your benefits safe from DOGE?

02.03.2025 7

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4 ways to protect your personal data from Musk’s DOGE

01.03.2025 10

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Here’s how to figure out how much insurance you need

23.02.2025 10

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Did you get a 1099-K? New IRS rules will impact millions of gig workers and freelancers

22.02.2025 10

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Which insurance should you choose? A quick guide on the coverage you need

16.02.2025 10

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Need some help with budgeting? Start by answering these 4 simple questions

15.02.2025 3

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Investing 101: A simple guide for beginners

01.02.2025 10

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IRS stimulus check: The 4 best ways to spend your $1,400

31.01.2025 3

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