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Value Takes On Growth

Investors have shunned bargain-priced stocks in favor of fast growers for years. Is value due for a comeback?

Trade-War Threats Weigh On The Market

A tilt toward domestic-focused stocks makes sense for most investors.

Lawmakers Want To Help You Save More

Legislation to boost retirement savings looks like a go in Congress.

Warren Buffett's Firm Adds To Apple, Teva Investments

Investor Warren Buffett’s company added to its stakes in Apple and Israeli drugmaker Teva Pharmaceuticals in the second quarter while tweaking several of its other stock investments.

A How-To On Buying An Island Of Your Own

Maxim’s guide to buying an island of one’s own

Solving Your Insurance Puzzle

Weighing your options during open enrollment? Here’s how to get the pieces in place to find the right plan.

50 Quick & Easy Money Tips

The end of summer, when job and school routines kick back in, is a great time to kick your financial life into gear, too. We’ve made it easy with our roster of quick financial tips designed to save you money, get you on track to reach a goal or simplify your life. The suggestions run the gamut from automating investments to setting up a budget to thwarting identity thieves. Each tip will take only 15 or 30 or—max—60 minutes.

A Sector Redo Shuffles Stocks

Some of the market’s biggest names are on the move, dealing a new hand to index funds that invest in these corners of the market.

Netflix's Stock Sinks As 2Q Subscriber Growth Disappoints

Netflix has added far fewer subscribers than management had projected, renewing fears that its growth may sputter as it tries to fend off fiercer competition.

Funds With Flexibility

Go-anywhere bond fund managers can pick and choose from a complete menu of income investments.

You Buy It, You Break It

How private equity is killing retail

How identity thieves are exploiting your trust

Con artists themselves are disguising as well-known brands to steal your money and personal information.

Find the Right Budgeting App

Mint is closing up shop. Luckily, you have alternatives.

Smart Borrowing in an Era of Higher Interest Rates

There are strategies you can use to lower the cost of new and outstanding debts.

Don't Call These Bonds "Junk"

WERE high-yield corporate bonds a sports franchise, I could honestly deem them a dynasty.

FUNDS TO HELP YOU TAP YOUR NEST EGG

New options aim to engineer a steady payout for retirees.

MAKING HOME ENERGY MORE AFFORDABLE

Households in need can get energy-efficiency upgrades, help with utility bills and more from this nonprofit.

A HEAD START FOR SAVERS

The Saver's Credit is designed to help low- and middleincome taxpayers contribute to a retirement account.

SHOULD YOU TAKE FINANCIAL ADVICE FROM A OX FINFLUENCER?

Social media stars can make finance fun and deliver helpful info. But be careful about who you trust.

Searching for the Next Big Thing

ARK Invest's Cathie Wood talks robotaxis, crypto, AI and more.

Plan for Your Own Elder Care

AFTER I wrote a series of columns in 2022 about elder care planning for family members, I received a number of responses like this one: “What about married couples who have no children or whose family members don’t live nearby?” wrote one reader. “Or a single individual with no close relatives? How should these people plan for their own elder care?”

OVERCOME RETIREMENT OBSTACLES

Most likely, you'll encounter setbacks on your journey. But with careful planning, you can surmount them.

Say I Love You With a Money Date

To nurture a lasting bond with your partner, meet regularly to talk about money.

NEW SAFEGUARDS FOR IRA ROLLOVERS?

A Biden administration proposal would require financial institutions to act in your best interest when reinvesting your 401(k) plan.

Where to Invest Now: Texas

HERE’S a good case that the state of Texas has the best economy in the world. Its gross domestic product, which is over $2 trillion, is bigger than that of all but seven countries, and it’s growing like crazy.

How to Use Leftover 529 Funds

OR families who want to save for their children’s future higher-education expenses, a 529 collegesavings plan offers alluring tax-advantaged benefits. You can withdraw funds tax-free for qualified educational expenses, such as tuition, room and board, books, and computers.

CUT THE COST OF YOUR WIRELESS BILL

AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon dominate the market, but smaller outfits offer similar network coverage at lower prices.

WHY YOU SHOULD CARE ABOUT STATE ESTATE TAXES

Some states are taxing estates valued as low as $1 million.

AIRLINE TICKET PRICES ARE COMING BACK TO EARTH

After soaring in 2022, prices for domestic airline tickets are on the descent. In June 2023, airfares had dropped by 8.1% from May and by 18.9% over the previous 12 months, according to the June Consumer Price Index report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The Risks of Sharing Your Personal Information

Crooks are finding new ways to pilfer your data.