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Trump Vs. His Own Fed Chair: What Today’s Rate Decision Means for Your Money

on September 16, 2026

The Fed is expected to raise rates while Trump publicly demands cuts. Here’s the case for each side, and what it means for your wallet.

5 Reasons to Include Gold in Your Retirement Strategy (and 1 Reason to Be Careful)

on September 16, 2026

Rulers, governments and individuals have invested in gold for millennia. Should it play a role in your retirement portfolio?

Experts Explain 6 of the Best Assets to Inherit (and Pass on to Loved Ones)

on September 16, 2026

If your dearly departed leaves you one of these things, you’ve hit the jackpot.

Social Security Becomes an Urgent Issue for Americans This Midterms Season

and on September 16, 2026

A new survey finds 91% of voters support reforms after learning benefits could face an automatic 22% cut in 2032

Don’t Buy I Bonds This Month — Waiting Until Nov. 1 Could Lock in a Better Rate for 30 Years

on September 15, 2026

The 4.26% I bond rate ends Oct. 31. What replaces it may make waiting worth $900 or more.

7 Mistakes Guaranteed to Ruin Your Retirement

on September 15, 2026

Make even one of these financial errors, and you might end up eating ramen noodles in your golden years.

What If You Invested in Gold 1, 5, 10 or 20 Years Ago?

on September 14, 2026

And how might it compare with the same sum held in a savings account?

Are You Getting a Social Security Payment Sept. 16?

and on September 14, 2026

Recipients born from the 11th through the 20th are next in line, while SSI dates shift around weekends and holidays later this year.

Retirees Spent Their Lives Saving. Now They’re Afraid to Spend

and on September 13, 2026

A 2026 Allianz survey found 39% of retirees hesitate to use their savings, revealing why spending after a lifetime of saving can feel so risky

Here’s How to Spot and Avoid the Investment Fees That Can Cost You Thousands

on September 11, 2026

Learn why it’s essential to factor fees into your overall financial plan.

Rates Just Blew Past a 19-Year High — Here’s the Move I’m Making With My Cash

on September 10, 2026

Borrowing costs are climbing fast, savers are finally getting paid, and one decision matters more than the rest.

Why You Make Bad Money Choices — and 11 Ways to Finally Stop

on September 10, 2026

Start making better choices by cutting this out.

How Much American Workers Think They Need to Retire — and Their Actual Savings

on September 10, 2026

Workers in the U.S. have firm ideas about how much money they’ll need to retire — but that doesn’t mean they’re any closer to their goals.

7 Ways to Protect Your Hard-Earned Retirement Savings From Taxes

on September 9, 2026

Here’s how to keep Uncle Sam’s mitts off your nest egg.

The ‘Magic Number’ for a Comfortable Retirement Went Up Again

and on September 9, 2026

Americans are anxious about the “magic number” they say will be necessary to enjoy their golden years.

Money Can Cause Family Strife. That’s Why Parents Must Talk About It

and on September 9, 2026

Parents plan to divide assets equally, but many adult children favor a needs-based split, making honest estate conversations essential before tensions boil over

10 Smart Money Moves to Make — Even When Markets Are Bumpy

on September 8, 2026

No matter what the markets are doing, you have options.

10 Ways to Stress-Test Your Money When the Economy Gets Rough

on September 8, 2026

If news about the markets is making you worried, it’s the perfect time for a financial checkup.

Who Gets Their Social Security Check on Sept. 9?

and on September 7, 2026

Millions of retirees follow a three-wave Wednesday schedule, but older beneficiaries and SSI recipients have different payment dates to watch this month

Why Geography Matters for Your Estate Plan and Your Heirs

and on September 6, 2026

A single dollar over an Illinois threshold can trigger more than $220,000 in state estate taxes, showing why location belongs in your inheritance plans.

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