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Five Stocks to Own for Decades
Kiplinger's Personal Finance

Five Stocks to Own for Decades

STREET SMART

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March 2022
HOW TO FIGHT A PROPERTY TAX BILL
Kiplinger's Personal Finance

HOW TO FIGHT A PROPERTY TAX BILL

Surging home values are pushing up assessments, but you may be able to catch a break.

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March 2022
HOW TO CUT YOUR 2021 TAX BILL
Kiplinger's Personal Finance

HOW TO CUT YOUR 2021 TAX BILL

Our guide will help you claim a higher refund or reduce the amount you owe.

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March 2022
CON ARTISTS TARGET PEOPLE WHO OWE THE IRS MONEY
Kiplinger's Personal Finance

CON ARTISTS TARGET PEOPLE WHO OWE THE IRS MONEY

SCAMWATCH

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March 2022
The Right Dividend Fund for You
Kiplinger's Personal Finance

The Right Dividend Fund for You

Dividend stock strategies come in many different flavors. Here’s what to look for.

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March 2022
Semiconductors: A Smart Bet for the Long Haul
Kiplinger's Personal Finance

Semiconductors: A Smart Bet for the Long Haul

Stocks in this growing industry will stay in demand long after supply-chain snarls are unraveled.

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March 2022
RETIREMENT MOVING? Don't Overlook the State Tax Bite
Kiplinger's Personal Finance

RETIREMENT MOVING? Don't Overlook the State Tax Bite

State taxes could take a big slice of your retirement budget.

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March 2022
These Funds Aim to Double Your Impact
Kiplinger's Personal Finance

These Funds Aim to Double Your Impact

A growing number of funds donate directly to causes you might care about. Are they good investments?

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March 2022
Need a Hug?
Bloomberg Businessweek

Need a Hug?

Speculative assets lead a market selloff, but corporate cash could put a floor under prices

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January 31, 2022
Last Sane Man on Wall Street
New York magazine

Last Sane Man on Wall Street

Nathan Anderson made his name exposing—and betting against—corporate fraud. But short selling in a frothy pandemic economy can be ruinous.

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January 17 - 30, 2022
The Money Game: Anonymous
New York magazine

The Money Game: Anonymous

A Trip to the Meme-Coin Casino “I think this is all stupid and absurd. But I’m not going to complain.”

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January 3-16, 2022
How to CRUSH Your Savings Goal
Kiplinger's Personal Finance

How to CRUSH Your Savings Goal

To cross the finish line when you want, find the right target for your retirement savings and follow our training regimen.

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February 2022
FINANCIAL FIRMS THAT PUT THE CUSTOMER FIRST
Kiplinger's Personal Finance

FINANCIAL FIRMS THAT PUT THE CUSTOMER FIRST

We evaluated major banks, credit card issuers, mortgage lenders, and home and auto insurers to see how well they treat their clients.

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February 2022
Make the Most of Your 401(k)
Kiplinger's Personal Finance

Make the Most of Your 401(k)

We weigh in on a baker’s dozen of the most popular actively managed retirement plan funds.

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February 2022
Alternative Investments for the Rest of Us
Kiplinger's Personal Finance

Alternative Investments for the Rest of Us

These portfolio diversifiers aren’t just for the wealthy.

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February 2022
My 3-Day Rule for COVID 3.0 Volatility
Kiplinger's Personal Finance

My 3-Day Rule for COVID 3.0 Volatility

My three-day rule states that upon any news-driven market crisis, wait three business days to move money.

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February 2022
Leaving the Office Behind
Kiplinger's Personal Finance

Leaving the Office Behind

After working remotely for her corporate job, she quit to make a living pursuing her passions.

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February 2022
Time to RESHOP Your HOME and AUTO INSURANCE
Kiplinger's Personal Finance

Time to RESHOP Your HOME and AUTO INSURANCE

Comparing prices on policies and bundling your coverage may save you money.

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February 2022
Take This Job, I'm Done
Kiplinger's Personal Finance

Take This Job, I'm Done

The pandemic and bull market have led to an increase in the number of workers who are retiring.

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February 2022
India Is on a Tear
Kiplinger's Personal Finance

India Is on a Tear

Massive modernization presents opportunities for investors.

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February 2022
What Does Your Credit Score Really Mean?
Kiplinger's Personal Finance

What Does Your Credit Score Really Mean?

Your score helps lenders assess the likelihood you’ll repay a loan. It can also help you assess your credit health.

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February 2022
She Broke the Bank
Inc.

She Broke the Bank

Luvleen Sidhu was just 28 when she founded BankMobile with a lofty mission: to reinvent banking for millions of Americans through the power of tech. The 2015 launch presciently anticipated the coming rise in mobile banking, and six years later the Radnor, Pennsylvania based business merged with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) in a transaction worth $150 million. That made Sidhu the youngest female founder and CEO ever to take a company public, and led her to even grander goals: Still at the helm of the company—now called BM Technologies—she says she wants to “create ripple effects and inspire other women.” Here’s why you should put your money on her to do just that.

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Winter 2021/2022
A Crash Course in Omicronomics
Bloomberg Businessweek

A Crash Course in Omicronomics

Sussing out the impact of the new coronavirus variant on growth and inflation

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4 mins  |
December 06, 2021
When to Call In a Professional
Kiplinger's Personal Finance

When to Call In a Professional

For some investment categories, choosing an actively managed fund makes sense.

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January 2022
Shop for a New WIRELESS PLAN and Save Big
Kiplinger's Personal Finance

Shop for a New WIRELESS PLAN and Save Big

Competition is fierce, and carriers are dangling free phones and streaming subscriptions.

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January 2022
My Top 10 Stock Picks for 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance

My Top 10 Stock Picks for 2022

STREET SMART

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January 2022
Lower Taxes on Your RMDs
Kiplinger's Personal Finance

Lower Taxes on Your RMDs

When you turn 72, you’ll have to start taking minimum distributions from your IRA and 401(k). These strategies will help trim Uncle Sam’s take.

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9 mins  |
January 2022
How to Choose the Right Payment App
Kiplinger's Personal Finance

How to Choose the Right Payment App

Using PayPal, Venmo, Zelle and other apps is convenient, but there are pros and cons to each.

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January 2022
ENERGY STOCKS - Storming Back
Kiplinger's Personal Finance

ENERGY STOCKS - Storming Back

A combination of tight supplies, rising demand and continued economic growth is fueling the energy sector.

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January 2022
Where to Invest in 2022
Kiplinger's Personal Finance

Where to Invest in 2022

Investors will have to curb their enthusiasm as markets get back to normal.

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10+ mins  |
January 2022