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Beware the Roaring Twenties
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Beware the Roaring Twenties

It’s the new Roaring Twenties, so let’s call up an authentic voice from the last such era: Thorstein Veblen, an economist and social critic who coined the phrase “conspicuous consumption.”

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March 2020
SOME HEIRS COULD FACE A TAX SQUEEZE
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SOME HEIRS COULD FACE A TAX SQUEEZE

IRA owners should review their estate plan as a new law puts an end to stretch IRAs.

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March 2020
Credit Card Confidential
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Credit Card Confidential

Knowing your card’s mechanics can help you avoid high rates and fees.

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February 2020
Make Time For A Retirement Checkup
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Make Time For A Retirement Checkup

One thing I’ve learned two-plus years into my retirement is that handling legal and financial affairs can be a full-time job.

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February 2020
Minivans: What's Not to Like?
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Minivans: What's Not to Like?

The minivan has been unfairly displaced by the three-row SUV as the family hauler of choice.

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February 2020
Plan Now to Retire Worry-Free
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Plan Now to Retire Worry-Free

Are you saving enough for retirement? Our 10 steps will help you finance the lifestyle you’ve always wanted.

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February 2020
Test-Drive Your Retirement
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Test-Drive Your Retirement

Before you quit your job, try out your new budget and your new lifestyle.

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February 2020
Invest in a Landmark
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Invest in a Landmark

Go from sightseer to part-owner with these notable property stocks.

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February 2020
How To Run For Local Office
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How To Run For Local Office

If you’ve ever thought that you could do a better job than the elected officials currently in office, here’s how to launch a campaign—and win.

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January 2020
Retirement Savings For The Self-Employed
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Retirement Savings For The Self-Employed

If you don’t have access to a retirement plan through your employer, you have other options.

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January 2020
Watch Out For The Elder Fraud Web
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Watch Out For The Elder Fraud Web

Scams range from petty theft to embezzlement. Your parents may need your help.

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January 2020
Squishy Science
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Squishy Science

Carbon offsets are a less than optimal way to reduce your carbon footprint.

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January 2020
Our Favorite Dividend Stocks
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Our Favorite Dividend Stocks

These income-paying picks clobbered the broad market over the past 12 months.

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December 2019
Should Shareholders Share The Wealth?
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Should Shareholders Share The Wealth?

Business leaders say firms should be accountable to customers and workers, and protect the environment, too.

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December 2019
Money Moves To Make Now!
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Money Moves To Make Now!

Among the items on our to-do list: Trim your 2019 tax bill by pruning your portfolio and giving to charity. Boost your retirement-plan contributions. Cash in credit card rewards. We also suggest moves that will boost your bottom line in 2020 and beyond.

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December 2019
Long-Term-Care Claims: Avoid The Obstacles
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Long-Term-Care Claims: Avoid The Obstacles

Filing a claim can be an ordeal, but these preventive measures will streamline the process.

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December 2019
5 Ways To Max Out Your Credit Card Rewards
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5 Ways To Max Out Your Credit Card Rewards

Play your cards right and a first-class flight, luxe hotel suite or a pile of cash can be yours.

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December 2019
How To Get Rid Of A Timeshare
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How To Get Rid Of A Timeshare

It’s not easy, and you will never get back what you paid for it.

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November 2019
How To Downsize Your RMDs
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How To Downsize Your RMDs

You must start taking required minimum distributions from your IRA at age 70½. But you can reduce the tax bill.

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November 2019
How To Build A Credit History
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How To Build A Credit History

Credit newbies can take advantage of both tried-and-true methods and new alternatives.

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November 2019
Investing - 7 Steps To A Better Portfolio
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Investing - 7 Steps To A Better Portfolio

Prosper in this volatile market (or any other) by focusing on fundamentals.

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November 2019
Discover Your Roots
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Discover Your Roots

DNA testing offers insights into your family tree, but watch out for unintended consequences.

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November 2019
Your Guide To Open Enrollment
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Your Guide To Open Enrollment

You may have more health insurance options for 2020. But you’ll need to work harder to find the one that’s right for you.

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November 2019
Street Smart Betting On Stocks Down Under
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Street Smart Betting On Stocks Down Under

When U.S. investors diversify globally, they typically buy international or regional mutual funds or shares in companies based in Europe, China, Japan, or maybe Mexico or Brazil.

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October 2019
Solving The App Privacy Problem
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Solving The App Privacy Problem

Revelations about FaceApp have rekindled debate over how to protect your data.

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October 2019
Which Broker Is Best For You?
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Which Broker Is Best For You?

No broker can hit the bull’s-eye for every type of client. Use our results to find the best one for you.

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October 2019
Market Volatility: Get Used To It
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Market Volatility: Get Used To It

The summer swoon is probably not the end of the bull market.

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October 2019
Is Your Vacation Destination Safe?
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Is Your Vacation Destination Safe?

Check out travel advisories before you book to get the real scoop on the risks you’ll face.

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October 2019
How To Complain And Get Results
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How To Complain And Get Results

Impersonal customer service makes it hard to get help. Here’s the script for success.

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October 2019
How To Navigate Overseas Investing
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How To Navigate Overseas Investing

Low-volatility funds can help you ride out the ups and downs of foreign markets.

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October 2019