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Buy Food Stocks? We All Gotta Eat
Kiplinger's Personal Finance

Buy Food Stocks? We All Gotta Eat

In a terrible time for most stocks, a few sectors have done awfully well.

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4 mins  |
March 2023
Juicy Cash Ideas to Consider Now
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Juicy Cash Ideas to Consider Now

In the final week of 2022, the Federal Farm Credit Banks, an agency with an implied Treasury guarantee, sold one-year bonds with an interest rate of 4.75%.

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2 mins  |
March 2023
HOW TO TRIM YOUR TAX BILL
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HOW TO TRIM YOUR TAX BILL

Life milestones, such as getting married, having kids and retiring, are usually taxable events. See how to minimize any tax bite-and maximize your refund.

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10+ mins  |
March 2023
Energy Stocks Should Pump Out More Gains
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Energy Stocks Should Pump Out More Gains

Returns could cool after two red-hot years, but the sector remains strong.

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7 mins  |
March 2023
INVESTING 2023 FUND MUTUAL GUIDE
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INVESTING 2023 FUND MUTUAL GUIDE

TOP FUNDS IN 11 CATEGORIES. IN A YEAR WHEN EVERY CATEGORY FINISHED IN THE RED, FUND INVESTORS HAD TO BE CHOOSY TO FIND WINNERS. LARGE MIDSIZE AND SHALL COMPANY STOCK FUNDS, FOREIGN STOCK FUNDS HYBRID FUNDS SECTOR FUNDS AND MORE

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9 mins  |
March 2023
A Vintage Budgeting Method Is Back
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A Vintage Budgeting Method Is Back

Millennial Money - if you struggle to keep your spending in check or are working on a savings or debt-payoff goal, cash stuffing is one way to get on track.

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3 mins  |
February 2023
Fixing Your Fixed-Income Portfolio
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Fixing Your Fixed-Income Portfolio

After a brutal year for bonds, prices are attractive and yields are high.

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8 mins  |
February 2023
HEALTH CARE BARGAINS ABROAD
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HEALTH CARE BARGAINS ABROAD

If you can't afford a medical procedure here, investigate options overseas.

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10 mins  |
February 2023
Is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Right for You?
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Is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Right for You?

With fixed rates rising, ARMs offer lower monthly payments for the initial term. But know the risks.

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4 mins  |
February 2023
Breeze Through a Fund Prospectus
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Breeze Through a Fund Prospectus

Use our guide to focus on what's important to make this task less daunting.

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5 mins  |
February 2023
RESHOPPING AUTO INSURANCE IN A HIGH-INFLATION WORLD
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RESHOPPING AUTO INSURANCE IN A HIGH-INFLATION WORLD

Premiums are on the rise, but it's a good time to find deals on policies.

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10+ mins  |
February 2023
Stick With Dividend-Paying Stocks
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Stick With Dividend-Paying Stocks

STREET SMART - DIVIDEND STOCKS MAY NO LONGER PAY MORE THAN TREASURIES. BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN YOU SHOULD TRADE IN YOUR STOCKS FOR BONDS.

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February 2023
Utility Stocks Are Losing Power
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Utility Stocks Are Losing Power

INCOME INVESTING - IF A RECESSION PRODUCES ANOTHER SHARP DOWNTURN IN 2023, UTILITIES ARE LIKELY TO SUFFER IN FULL.

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2 mins  |
February 2023
Follow the Money With These Funds
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Follow the Money With These Funds

Firms with healthy cash flows are great choices in dicey markets.

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February 2023
Planting the Seeds of a New Life
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Planting the Seeds of a New Life

This sustainable farm helps women adapt to a world outside of prison.

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3 mins  |
February 2023
CRYPTO LOSES ITS COOL
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CRYPTO LOSES ITS COOL

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MARKETS AND YOUR MONEY.

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3 mins  |
February 2023
HOW TO PREPARE FOR A REALLY LONG RETIREMENT
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HOW TO PREPARE FOR A REALLY LONG RETIREMENT

Longevity is the biggest financial risk for retirees. Take these steps well before you retire to grow and preserve your savings.

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10+ mins  |
February 2023
Don't Be the Victim of Cyber Fraud
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Don't Be the Victim of Cyber Fraud

LIVING IN RETIREMENT - PEOPLE AGE 50 AND OVER ARE TARGETED MORE FREQUENTLY THAN OTHER AGE GROUPS FOR INTERNET SCAMS.

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2 mins  |
February 2023
THE RIGHT ROBO ADVISER FOR YOU
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THE RIGHT ROBO ADVISER FOR YOU

We guide you through a crowded field to find the best fit.

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10 mins  |
February 2023
JOB HUNTERS HAVE A NEW NEGOTIATING TOOL
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JOB HUNTERS HAVE A NEW NEGOTIATING TOOL

More employers will be required to disclose salary ranges in job postings.

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2 mins  |
February 2023
You can save more in 2023
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You can save more in 2023

Inflation has increased the cost of living. But it has also ratcheted up how much you can save in tax-advantaged accounts.

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2 mins  |
December 2022
MORE WORKERS ARE GOING OUT ON THEIR OWN
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MORE WORKERS ARE GOING OUT ON THEIR OWN

A recession could accelerate the pandemic trend of employees becoming entrepreneurs.

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2 mins  |
December 2022
FUEL WILL COST MORE THIS WINTER
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FUEL WILL COST MORE THIS WINTER

In early October, OPEC and its partners announced a plan to reduce oil exports. Faced with a potential global recession, the cartel and its allies said that later this year they will collectively sell 2 million fewer barrels per day to avoid supply getting out of whack with lower demand.

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December 2022
LEARNING TO LIVE WITH THE BEAR
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LEARNING TO LIVE WITH THE BEAR

Stocks could bounce around for a while as the market digests losses and seeks clear direction.

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3 mins  |
December 2022
A Bond-Fund Manager to Watch
Kiplinger's Personal Finance

A Bond-Fund Manager to Watch

INCOME INVESTING

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2 mins  |
December 2022
Airline Stocks: Too Much Baggage
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Airline Stocks: Too Much Baggage

STREET SMART

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5 mins  |
December 2022
SMOOTH YEAR-END MONEY MOVES
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SMOOTH YEAR-END MONEY MOVES

Follow these strategies to save money and shape up your personal finances. But act before New Year's Eve or you'll be late to the party.

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10+ mins  |
December 2022
Bespoke Portfolios Promise More Choice
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Bespoke Portfolios Promise More Choice

Tax efficiency is the primary goal for many new personalized index offerings, but they come with a lot of caveats.

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4 mins  |
December 2022
Stock Buybacks Are Here to Stay
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Stock Buybacks Are Here to Stay

A new tax will barely dent a corporate buying spree. But be selective about investing in firms repurchasing shares.

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4 mins  |
December 2022
Plan Your Holiday Tipping Strategy
Kiplinger's Personal Finance

Plan Your Holiday Tipping Strategy

Tipping is a way to thank people who have provided a service all year. But how much? And who?

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3 mins  |
December 2022