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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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10+ mins  |
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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9 mins  |
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
Harvest The Fruits Of Your Savings
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Harvest The Fruits Of Your Savings

How to live well without running out of money.

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October 2019
Get In On The Gold Rally?
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Get In On The Gold Rally?

Stock market volatility has given investors gold fever. If you chase the rally, don’t overdo it.

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October 2019
Tips To Keep The Monthly Streaming Bill Low
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Tips To Keep The Monthly Streaming Bill Low

With so many options to stream TV, movies and other programs, you could pay as much as you did for cable. Use our tips to save money and find the best services for you.

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October 2019
How To Battle The Credit Bureaus... And Win
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How To Battle The Credit Bureaus... And Win

Whether you’re contesting an error or combating fraud, use our guide to give yourself the best shot at success.

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October 2019
Be Smart About How You Trade
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Be Smart About How You Trade

Giving your broker the right order can help you get the best price.

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October 2019
Giving To Charity On A Budget
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Giving To Charity On A Budget

A few issues ago, I interviewed Doug Lynam, a former monk who now works as a money manager in Santa Fe, N.M. (see “Ahead,” July).

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October 2019
Another Plus For High-Deductible Plans
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Another Plus For High-Deductible Plans

New rules for plans with health savings accounts could trim your out-of-pocket costs.

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October 2019
Solar Heats Up
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Solar Heats Up

With falling costs and hefty tax credits for solar systems, more homeowners are harnessing the sun to save money.

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August 2019
What To Do If You Are Suddenly Retired
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What To Do If You Are Suddenly Retired

Life throws you a curveball, and you end up leaving the workforce earlier than planned. Here’s what to do next.

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June 2019
The Case For China
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The Case For China

Long-term economic growth should pay off for patient investors who can withstand market swings.

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June 2019
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When To Swim Against The Tide

We found five rules of thumb that you may want to bend— or ignore.

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June 2019
The Best Rewards Cards For You
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The Best Rewards Cards For You

We’ve picked the cards that will give you the biggest payback for the way you spend.

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June 2019