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Can’t afford an estate plan? Here’s what you can do without spending a fortune

Most Americans don't have an estate plan. But there are things you can do to protect your assets without breaking the bank.

5 years ago

Both Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots are above $400 million. Here's what to do if you win

While the chance of a single ticket matching all six numbers is tiny, it's worth considering how you would handle the windfall if you were to beat the odds.

5 years ago

New year, new you: How to reset your finances and become smarter about money

Whether you make New Year's resolutions or not, the beginning of the year is a great time to refocus on your money.

5 years ago

Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $432 million. Here's what to do if you win

While the chance of a single ticket matching all six numbers is tiny, it's worth considering how you would handle the windfall if you were to beat the odds.

5 years ago

Coronavirus relief bill makes it easier for companies to pay down workers' student loans

The latest stimulus package gives companies a tax incentive to pay off their employees' student loans. Here are the details.

5 years ago

The legacy of 2020: Riches for the wealthy and White, financial pain for others

The Covid pandemic fueled extreme inequality in 2020, as rich, White Americans saw their wealth grow and others were stuck in poverty and joblessness.

5 years ago

2021 IPO Outlook

It’s time to look forward to what initial public offerings (IPOs) 2021 might bring. Continue reading

5 years ago

Powerball jackpot surges to $384 million, Mega Millions now $401 million as no one wins top prizes

A handful of states allow big winners to remain completely anonymous. In others, if you plan ahead, you may be able to shield your identity.

5 years ago

The year is over and workers left almost all of their vacation days on the table

Pandemic-related travel restrictions forced Americans to stay home and work more than they ever have before. Now they may lose hard-earned time off.

5 years ago

Your second stimulus check may be delayed if you changed your bank or moved

The latest round of $600 stimulus checks is on the way, but for people that recently changed their bank information or moved, the next payment may be delayed.

5 years ago

How to navigate the world of sustainable investing ratings

As interest in impact investing grows, here's a look at how to navigate between various companies providing sustainability scores for mutual funds and ETFs.

5 years ago

Gene Munster, who called Apple’s run to $2 trillion, says a path to $3 trillion is in sight

"It may seem tone deaf for a company to lead FAANG for three straight years, but I think that in fact will happen," Gene Munster said of Apple.

5 years ago

Politics will be front and center as a catalyst in the first week of the new year

Stocks exit 2020 with strong gains and are riding a tailwind, but already in the dawn of the new year, the market could face its first big challenge.

5 years ago

More colleges plan to reopen in the spring, even as Covid cases surge

A steep drop in enrollment has caused many colleges and universities to reconsider remote learning for the second semester.

5 years ago

With bitcoin near $27,000, now might be a good time to give some of it to charity

Sitting on a pile of appreciated crypto? Consider donating some of it to your favorite charitable organizations. What it means for your taxes.

5 years ago