Finance
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3 tricky decisions for every retirement plan
Oct 04, 2025 1:30 pm - Retirement planning is complicated. Here are three tricky decisions that confront people planning for retirement today.
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How to navigate social media trends without derailing your budget
Oct 01, 2025 10:27 am - From coastal grandma to clean girl aesthetic, microtrends are everywhere on social media, and you’re often encouraged to spend money to participate. Experts warn that while trends can bring happiness, they can also derail financial goals and lead to debt.
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Gen Z’s credit scores are dropping. Here’s what to do if yours is too
Sep 27, 2025 12:51 pm - The total national average credit score dropped two points this year to 715, according to the report from credit scoring company FICO. But Gen Z's average score dropped three points to 676, the largest year-over-year decrease among any age group since 2020.
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The surprising truth about dividend growth stocks
Sep 27, 2025 12:00 pm - Dividend growth investing isn’t about maximizing current income, nor should it be confused with traditional growth investing.
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What I’ve done right with my portfolio
Sep 20, 2025 1:01 pm - Morningstar’s Christine Benz admits to the occasional misstep when it comes to her own investment portfolio. Here are four things that have worked for her.
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Paper checks going away soon for Social Security, most federal payments
Sep 18, 2025 2:28 pm - The Treasury Department will stop issuing paper checks for tax refunds, Social Security payments and most other federal programs on Sept. 30 as part of an executive order aimed at modernizing the government.
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What the Fed rate cut means for your home, car and credit card loans
Sep 17, 2025 1:54 pm - The Federal Reserve announced that it will cut interest rates by a quarter point for the first time this year — but that probably won’t mean the mortgage rate or car loan you’ve been eyeing will suddenly drop.
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Housing costs squeeze owners and renters alike, outpacing inflation
Sep 13, 2025 12:46 pm - Housing costs rose faster than inflation last year for renters and owners alike, according to new Census Bureau data that paints a vivid picture of the growing financial burden of finding and affording a home in the United States.
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The 4 rules for cash: How to manage your money the smart way
Sep 13, 2025 12:39 pm - Here are four essential rules for effective cash management, from building the right emergency fund to knowing where to park your money and when to invest excess cash.
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Want to retire early? Ask yourself these 4 questions
Sep 06, 2025 1:21 pm - Making the decision to retire early is more nuanced than just considering portfolio value and asset allocation. There are lifestyle decisions, too.