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  5 ways you can lose your Social Security benefits

  Here are five ways you can lose your Social Security benefits and what to watch.

  3 min read Aug 23, 2024
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  Short call vs. long call

  See how long calls and short calls compare as option contract strategies.

  8 min read Aug 23, 2024
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  Acorns vs. Stash: Which one is right for you?

  Here’s how Acorns and Stash compare on some of the most important factors to investors.

  6 min read Aug 23, 2024
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  Inherited 401(k) rules: What beneficiaries need to know

  These are your options if you’ve inherited a 401(k) account.

  5 min read Aug 23, 2024
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  Best crypto staking platforms of 2024

  Here are the top crypto staking platforms of 2024 and what coins you can stake.

  3 min read Aug 23, 2024
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  5 types of financial advisors

  A good advisor can get you to stick to your long-term plan when things get rough.

  5 min read Aug 23, 2024
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  Closing costs in Florida: Who pays for what?

  Florida has high closing costs. Here’s how much homebuyers and sellers must pay.

  5 min read Aug 23, 2024
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  Plans to stop taxing tips sound better than they really are

  The two leading presidential candidates both want to stop taxing tips, but is that really a good idea?

  3 min read Aug 23, 2024
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  Can you deposit cash at an ATM?

  The short answer is yes, but policies vary from bank to bank.

  4 min read Aug 22, 2024
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  Reasons not to tap your home equity

  For one thing, you could lose your home if things go south.

  11 min read Aug 22, 2024
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  What are municipal bonds?

  Here’s what you need to know before putting your money into so-called “muni” bonds.

  4 min read Aug 22, 2024
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  How to get equity out of your home — and how to choose the best way

  Your home isn’t a piggy bank, but there are wise ways to tap your ownership stake for cash.

  10 min read Aug 22, 2024
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  Refinancing your ARM into a fixed-rate mortgage

  It all depends on how interest rates are trending and how your financials are looking.

  8 min read Aug 22, 2024
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  What is a fixture in real estate?

  Fixtures are the things that stay put when a home changes hands.

  4 min read Aug 22, 2024
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  Can a financial advisor help you save for your child’s college fund?

  Saving for your child’s education? Learn how a financial advisor can help.

  4 min read Aug 22, 2024
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  Cash-out refinance for energy-efficient improvements

  It could be a shrewd strategy, as long as the costs suit your budget and timeline.

  6 min read Aug 22, 2024
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  Investment and rental property statistics 2024

  Here are the latest investment and rental property statistics.

  2 min read Aug 22, 2024
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  Best commodity ETFs

  Commodity ETFs can help to hedge your portfolio against inflation.

  2 min read Aug 22, 2024
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  Best debt relief options for credit card debt

  Need credit card debt relief? Consider debt consolidation, debt management, debt settlement, or bankruptcy.

  5 min read Aug 21, 2024
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  How to invest in stocks: Learn the basics to help you get started

  Learn how to get started investing in stocks regardless of how much money you have.

  12 min read Aug 21, 2024