Finance
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‘Click-to-cancel’ is over, but there are other ways to unsubscribe
Jul 19, 2025 1:19 pm - A “click-to-cancel” rule, which would have made it easier for consumers to end unwanted subscriptions, was blocked by a federal appeals court days before it was set to go into effect. But there are ways to end those subscriptions and memberships, even if they take some work.
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Do as I say, not as I do: On my failings as an investor
Jul 19, 2025 1:03 pm - If a knowledgeable observer trained his or her sights on the investment choices made by Christine Benz of Morningstar, what trouble spots would they identify? Here are some of the biggies, and some to watch out for in your own portfolio.
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Retirees, here’s how to tweak the 4% rule to protect your nest egg
Jul 18, 2025 8:18 am - New retirees might enter a different environment than their predecessors—the economy or market might have changed slightly or dramatically.
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‘An investment in compassion’: Recovered gift of nearly $201K presented to beloved animal shelterJul 16, 2025 8:32 pm - The last wishes of an anonymous donor were honored this week and a beloved animal shelter got a welcome boost as a result of a state consumer protection initiative to return unclaimed assets to rightful owners.
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Driving business growth through smart borrowingJul 13, 2025 1:52 pm - Smart borrowing is one of the most effective ways to fuel your business’s growth.
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Big banks are tired of losing recruits to private equity
Jul 12, 2025 2:07 pm - Big banks investing millions to train junior employees are frustrated after finding new recruits picked off by private equity firms as soon as those programs end. Banks have made efforts to stem departures, with pledges to improve work-life balance, protect weekends and hike salaries.
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Stress test your retirement portfolio in volatile marketsJul 12, 2025 1:40 pm - If you're planning to retire within the next few years — or you’ve recently retired — market volatility may feel especially unsettling.
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10 estate and tax strategies for 2025 and beyondJul 12, 2025 1:38 pm - The current tax landscape presents significant opportunities — but the window is closing.
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Trump’s tax law includes a $40,000 SALT cap. Here’s who qualifies.
Jul 12, 2025 1:23 pm - The new GOP tax law quadruples how much people can deduct in state and local taxes off their federal returns, offering significant relief to high earners in many Democratic-led states by partially undoing a big change in President Donald Trump’s 2017 law.
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Banks channeled $385 billion into coal industry since COP26
Jul 12, 2025 1:00 pm - Global banks channeled more than $385 billion to the coal power industry over the past three years, with annual flows increasing last year from 2023, according to analysis by a group of nonprofits.