In this issue

THE BEST REWARDS CARDS FOR YOU Which credit cards are most rewarding? We found ones that can really pay off, whether you spend the most on gas, groceries or going places. PLUS: Category exceptions to watch out for.

THE PERKS OF OFF-SEASON TRAVEL Take a cruise during hurricane season? Visit a ski resort in summer? Go to Thailand during the rainy season? Absolutely. Save money and beat the crowds by thinking outside the travel box.

HOW TO GET HIGHER YIELDS Even though interest rates have reached a plateau for now, we found 33 income investments that will put a little more money in your pocket, ranging from super safe to a little out there on the risk scale.

Tips For Retirees Who Are Single

Of all the letters I have received as author of this column—and I am fortunate to get a ton of them—two of the most sobering came from a couple of readers who are single. “

3 mins

The Lesson In The College Scandal

I was as stunned as the next person when news broke recently that 33 wealthy parents were indicted on fraud charges for trying to bribe or cheat their kids’ way into elite colleges.

3 mins

The Best Rewards Cards For You

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

10+ mins

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.

9 mins

529 Plans Aren't Just for Kids

529 college-savings

3 mins

When To Swim Against The Tide

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

8 mins

33 Ways To Get Higher Yields

From super-safe money markets to adventurous MLPs and REITs, we found 33 ways to put more cash in your pocket.

10+ mins

The Case For China

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

7 mins

Stock Buybacks Surge

Done right, they can be a good deal for shareholders.

5 mins

My Preference For Preferreds

Preferred stocks may sound like humdrum investments, but the category’s performance has been anything but, with year-to-date total returns of about 7.5%.

2 mins

The Perks Of Off-Season Travel

You can save money and avoid the crowds by visiting popular vacation spots at unpopular times.

10 mins

Looking For Less Haggle, Less Hassle

Does the very idea of car shopping give you the prickly hives?

3 mins

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