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INVESTING: Where to Put Your Money Now

The market is finding its way in a changed landscape. Our advice: Tilt toward stocks rather than bonds and cash, and favor U.S. over international holdings.

Stocks: Advance or Retreat?

Amid the market chaos, investors can gauge whether a rebound will last by looking at market breadth.

How to Get Your Money Back

Some refund policies have been relaxed, but reimbursement isn’t always automatic.

A VIEW OF LIFE AFTER THE PANDEMIC

Among the forecasts: The work-from-home trend will last, and we’ll welcome more robots.

Great Jobs for Retirees

Whether you are looking for an encore career or a low-stress job to supplement your income, here’s how to find the perfect gig.

Get These Forms Now

Everyone needs these legal documents, just in case.

Find a Financial Planner You Trust

Use our road map to find an adviser who will truly look out for your best interests.

A Pandemic Wasn't in My Plans

Take these steps to prevent COVID-19 from derailing your retirement.

RETIREMENT: How to Protect Your Portfolio

Take these steps to help your retirement savings withstand the bear.

INVESTING Earn Up to 9% on Your Money

Yields on many fixed-income investments have plunged, but turmoil in the bond market has created new opportunities.

REAL ESTATE: You Can Still Buy and Sell a Home

But you’ll have to jump through some hoops to close the deal.

REWARDS: THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO Decluttering

Spending a lot of time at home? What better time to get organized?

PRACTICAL PORTFOLIO: Bear Market Do's and Don'ts

Follow our guide for navigating a tough market.

DISASTER KIT: Best Ways to Raise Cash

If your emergency fund is tapped out, you can probably borrow from yourself. Here are the top contenders

DEBT RELIEF: Get Help With Your Bills

Many lenders are offering breaks to borrowers hit by the coronavirus-fueled crisis.

DAUNTLESS: Stocks With Staying Power

Our cast of survivors are well positioned to stay afloat in troubled times.

AHEAD: TOPIC A IS THE WORST OVER FOR STOCKS?

Even if it isn’t, investors who wait for the market bottom may well miss it.

Lower Your Health Care Costs

Health savings accounts help defray the cost of high-deductible health plans. They’re also a powerful way to invest for retirement.

Coronavirus Infects The Global Economy

Information about the markets and your money.

STATES LOWER TAXES TO COURT RETIREES

The tax breaks range from property tax exemptions to tax-free retirement plan withdrawals.

Is Your Mutual Fund Politically Biased?

If there’s anything we’ve learned over the past few years, it’s that there’s a lot of political bias in this country.

What Kills Bull Markets

We don’t think this record run is over yet— but we’re watching these signs.

Invest in the Planet

Give your portfolio a greener tint, and make some money, too.

Money Management Advice for Expats

You need to take extra steps to handle everything from banking to health care.

Good Debt, Bad Debt

It’s often smart to borrow to boost your income and your assets.

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.

A SAFER WAY TO SHARE YOUR DATA

WHEN YOU USE A BUDGETING APP, TAX software or other service that relies on information about your bank and investment accounts, you can typically allow the service to retrieve automatic online updates.

Is A Debt Bomb Ticking?

Corporations have amassed a ton of debt. Protect yourself with these funds and ETFs.

Alexa, Protect My Privacy

Take steps to keep speakers, security cameras and other smart devices safe from hackers who want to steal your data—or worse.

You Still Have Time to Save on Your Taxes

Start now to take advantage of all of the tax breaks available to you.