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Should I Take a $400,000 Lump Sum or $2,000 Monthly Payments for My Pension?
Deciding whether to take a $400,000 lump sum or monthly pension benefit of $2,000 requires calculating the relative value of…
Huge IRA Transfer Bonuses: What’s The Catch?
There’s a battle brewing in the investment space. Brokers are battling for your retirement dollars, and they are offering you…
FDIC Changes Deposit Insurance For Trust Accounts
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) changed its deposit insurance coverage for some accounts effective April 1, 2024. The basic…
90 Years Of Stock And Bond Returns, And Does Inflation Really Matter?
Modern stock market performance reporting began in 1926. The stock market data in this article is labeled S&P 500, although…
As Summer Begins, The Tax World Shows No Signs Of Cooling Off
This is a published version of our weekly Forbes Tax Breaks newsletter. You can sign-up to get Tax Breaks in…
How Families Can Reduce College Expenses By 25% Or More
There are many ways to save money on a college degree, although not all of them will work for every…
6 reasons I prefer cruises when I travel with family
This article was originally published on August 9, 2023. Key takeaways Cruises can be easy to budget and plan for…
Why you should regularly look for a new credit card
Key takeaways Today, cards with tempting introductory offers and great cash back rates abound. If your credit card score has…
Should you get a credit card?
Key takeaways Credit cards are powerful financial tools that have helped millions of consumers build and rebuild credit, as well…
Starting your first post-college job? 6 passive income ideas
Key takeaways Passive income requires little to no daily effort to maintain and can serve as a financial cushion for…
