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A New Chapter for This Bookstore
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A New Chapter for This Bookstore

Katrina and COVID haven’t deterred the owner of a used bookstore from catering to his clientele.

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March 2021
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Profit From Planet-Friendly Companies

Sustainable stocks are going gangbusters. We found seven with an environmental focus to buy now.

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April 2021
New Challenges for a Church
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New Challenges for a Church

With Sunday services online, this minister’s congregation is finding ways to stay connected.

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April 2021
Fulfilling Ways to Spend Retirement
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Fulfilling Ways to Spend Retirement

LIVING IN RETIREMENT

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April 2021
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Protect Your Home From Nature's Wrath

Some disasters aren’t covered by standard homeowners policies. Make sure you’re prepared before it’s too late.

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April 2021
How Green Are Your Bonds?
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How Green Are Your Bonds?

Fixed-income investors can make an environmental impact.

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April 2021
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Best 401(k) Funds From American Funds

We rate the most popular actively managed offerings for retirement accounts.

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April 2021
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THE CASE FOR Indexed Annuities

These products may offer better returns than traditional fixed-income investments. But there are trade-offs.

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April 2021
Earth-First ETFs Are Soaring
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Earth-First ETFs Are Soaring

These five exchange-traded funds should deliver big rewards.

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April 2021
Give Your Child Some Credit
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Give Your Child Some Credit

Naming your child as an authorized user on your credit card can be a great way to set them up with a healthy credit report.

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February 2021
Federal Debt: A Heavy Load
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Federal Debt: A Heavy Load

The debt continues to grow, but record-low interest rates could ease the long-term damage.

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February 2021
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Anatomy of a Stock Trade

Stock trades are free these days at most online brokers. But where and how your trade is filled can impact your purchase price. And “it all happens in a flash,” says Jeff Chiappetta, vice president of trade and education at Schwab. It takes just 0.08 seconds, on average, at Schwab, from the time you submit your trade to validation of execution. Here’s a step-by-step look at what happens when you place a market-order stock trade.

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February 2021
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Best 401 (k) Funds From Fidelity

We rate the most popular actively managed offerings for retirement accounts.

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February 2021
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Best 401(k) Funds From Vanguard

Use our guide to the most popular actively managed offerings for retirement accounts.

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January 2021
What to Expect If You're Flying in 2021
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What to Expect If You're Flying in 2021

Policies enacted by the airlines in 2020 may change air travel for the long haul.

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March 2021
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Tread Carefully in a Hot IPO Market

Be wary of high-priced debuts in a market that’s stacked against you.

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March 2021
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SHORING UP SOCIAL SECURITY

Social Security is headed for a shortfall. But sooner or later, lawmakers will act to preserve your benefits.

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March 2021
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Six Contrarian Picks

These companies are out of favor for one reason or another, but they could pay off for patient investors.

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March 2021
When Is Bankruptcy the Right Move?
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When Is Bankruptcy the Right Move?

Seeking protection from creditors can provide a lifeline, but there are plenty of trade-offs.

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March 2021
How to Play a Steeper Yield Curve
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How to Play a Steeper Yield Curve

During the tumultuous initial week of 2021, the “U.S. yield curve reached its steepest level in four years,” reported Bloomberg News. The ostensible cause was the buzz that the unified Congress will pass a larger COVID relief and stimulus package than we’d have gotten otherwise.

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March 2021
Best Values in Tax Software
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Best Values in Tax Software

We ranked the most popular tax-prep packages to help you find the ones that provide the best experience at the lowest cost.

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March 2021
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Best 401(k) Funds From T. Rowe Price

We rate the most popular actively managed offerings for retirement accounts.

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March 2021
Work From Home— Wherever That Is
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Work From Home— Wherever That Is

The pandemic has made it easier to work from a distance, but some far-flung workers have to follow special rules for taxes, health care and insurance.

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February 2021
8 Stocks to Buy Now... and 5 to Sell
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8 Stocks to Buy Now... and 5 to Sell

These shares are poised for gains in 2021.

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January 2021
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Tame the Cost of Pet Care

If you’ve added a dog or cat to your family, consider pet insurance to manage routine and unexpected veterinary bills.

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February 2021
Invest in These Great Places to Work
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Invest in These Great Places to Work

These companies do well by their workers, which can translate into gains for investors.

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February 2021
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WHERE TO INVEST IN 2021

With the election in the rearview mirror, investors can turn their full attention to the economic recovery and progress on the pandemic.

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January 2021
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SAVE MONEY WITH AN ELECTRIC CAR

Although some are still a pricey luxury, we found EVs that are fun, affordable and eligible for tax incentives.

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February 2021
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The Right Robo Adviser for You

We sort through the evolving world of automated investment services, including some that offer a human touch.

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February 2021
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Get Your Retirement Back on Course

Even the most diligent savers can encounter obstacles on the road to retirement, but the past few months have delivered unprecedented hazards. We’ll help you come up with a recovery plan.

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February 2021