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Stay on Course With Student Loans

MILLENNIAL MONEY

PRACTICAL PORTFOLIO - Digesting Corporate Profits

You need to go beyond the headlines to interpret a company’s earnings.

MAKING IT WORK - Back to School, Ready or Not

This Florida teacher’s school let families choose distance learning or in-person classes.

Fresh Voices in Personal Finance

MONEY SMART WOMEN

HOW TO CREATE Income for Life

Having a paycheck you can depend on in retirement is more important than ever.

Finding Good Stocks in a Bad Sector

STREET SMART

Bonds Are Safer Than They Look

INCOME INVESTING

A Bridge Over the Racial Divide

This ex-baseball player is using his background to bring understanding and advocate for change.

Time for an Insurance Review

You may need to update your policies in light of COVID-19.

TIMELY REASONS TO BUY A Vacation Home

With remote work on the rise, more people are looking for a permanent getaway.

The Election and Your Money

We’ve assessed how the presidential candidates’ stances on financial issues will affect your wallet.

The Joys of Being Retired

Several months ago, I wrote that one of my simple pleasures in retirement is having the freedom to run errands at noon on a Tuesday, with little traffic, lots of parking and ’60s music playing on the car radio (see “Living in Retirement,” Dec. 2019). That prompted an e-mail from reader Bob Swahlen, who also experiences “the joy of having freedom and time,” with one exception: “I find Bo Diddley to be a good companion on the ’50s channel.”

NOT READY TO RETURN TO WORK?

Even if you don’t have legal protections, you may be able to negotiate with your boss.

Get Your Plan Back on Track

Whether the damage to your savings was self-inflicted or unavoidable, we’ll help you revive your retirement plan.

FIND THE BEST ETFS FOR YOUR GOALS

You can build a solid core for your portfolio and explore new opportunities with our favorite exchange-traded funds.

Emergency Funds 101

There’s no one-size-fits-all formula for how much you’ll need.

DIGITAL DO-OVER: AMENDING YOUR TAX RETURN WILL GET EASIER

STARTING THIS SUMMER, FIXING ERRORS ON your tax return will be less of a hassle. For the first time, taxpayers will be able to file Form 1040X, the document used to amend tax returns, electronically.

HSAs Get Even Better

Workers have more options with flexible spending accounts, too.

DIGITAL DO-OVER: AMENDING YOUR TAX RETURN WILL GET EASIER

STARTING THIS SUMMER, FIXING ERRORS ON your tax return will be less of a hassle. For the first time, taxpayers will be able to file Form 1040X, the document used to amend tax returns, electronically.

INTERVIEW: IF YOU'RE USING CASH LESS OFTEN, YOU'RE PART OF A TREND

The pandemic is speeding up the use of digital payments.

Find a Great Place to Retire

Our cities provide plenty of space to spread out without skimping on health care or other amenities.

5 Great REITs to Buy Now

In an awful year for many real estate investment trusts, our picks should thrive.

BASICS: Make the Most of Time at Home

Get your finances in shape while you shelter in place.

MONEY: Rx for Your Health Insurance

The pandemic has caused millions of people to lose their jobs—and their health coverage. Here’s a guide to finding affordable insurance.

How Options Can Help Your Portfolio

Although the terminology may take some getting used to, options are just another investing tool for generating income or protecting you from a market sell-off.

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.