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2026 tips for how to pay for college

By Brian Safdari
Jan 17, 2026 12:59 pm - Whether your college-bound student is starting college this fall, next fall or the one after that, there are steps you can take in 2026 to help your child get their degree without sabotaging your savings or retirement.
How to conduct your own portfolio makeover

Christine Benz of Morningstar
Jan 17, 2026 12:47 pm - If you’d like to do a thorough review of your portfolio and plan, here are the key steps to take. Do them over a series of sessions, not all at once.
Wall Street ticks to records after shaking off worries about Trump’s feud with the Fed

By STAN CHOE
Jan 12, 2026 4:25 pm - Wall Street ticked to more records Monday after bouncing back from losses taken because of worries about the worsening feud between the White House and the Federal Reserve, one that experts warn could lead to higher inflation in the future.
3 big changes for retirement planning this year

By Christine Benz of Morningstar
Jan 10, 2026 1:29 pm - For retirement savers and retirees, the new year brings more than the usual inflation adjustments to retirement contributions. The retirement legislation known as Secure 2.0 will also continue to phase in, and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will have impacts too. Here’s a roundup of three key changes and some moves to consider.
More workers are stuck in part-time jobs, in warning for the economy

By Abha Bhattarai
Jan 09, 2026 9:36 am - In a slowing labor market, even people with jobs are increasingly making do with less-than-ideal arrangements. They’re stuck in part-time positions or patching together multiple jobs to make ends meet, employment data shows.
Why I have a financial planner, from a finance pro

By CHRISTINE BENZ of Morningstar
Jan 03, 2026 1:00 pm - It might surprise people that my husband and I pay a financial planner, given that I spend a lot of time on financial, tax, and investment planning at work. However, hiring a planner has delivered a return that can’t be quantified: peace of mind. Here are some key reasons we pay for financial advice.
How to make a plan for your money in 2026

By ADRIANA MORGA
Dec 31, 2025 10:03 am - The Associated Press spoke with people who are making financial resolutions for 2026. Here’s a look at what they’re planning and how you can draw inspiration for your own resolutions.
IRS increases 2026 business mileage rate by 2.5 cents

Associated Press
Dec 30, 2025 3:17 pm - The standard mileage rate for the business use of a car, truck, van or other vehicle will increase by 2.5 cents in 2026.
7 things you may not know about dividends

By Amy C. Arnott of Morningstar
Dec 27, 2025 1:20 pm - I recently dug into the pros and cons of dividend reinvestment. Readers of the article sent me questions about other dividend-related topics. Here are some of the most common questions.
Should you worry about overfunding your 529 plan?

By MARGARET GILES of Morningstar
Dec 27, 2025 11:30 am - But what do you do if you still have money left over after covering education expenses?Thanks to Secure 2.0 Act, you can now roll over unused 529 funds to a Roth IRA. But the 529 rollover isn’t a loophole to save extra for retirement; rules limit the conversions.

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