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Are Actively Managed Mutual Funds Better Than Index Funds?
When it comes to mutual funds, you’ve got two choices: Hire an expert to pick the investments, or invest in a simple index fund. Which is better?
The Best and Worst Things to Buy in January 2018
Yes, the holiday sales are over, but some even better deals show up in post-holiday sales. Here’s a look at the best bargains of the month.
10 High-Earning Pets of 2017
Your dog can fetch sticks, but Boo brings his owner cold hard cash. Some of these money-making furballs are big philanthropists too.
Some Medicare Deductibles and Other Costs to Rise in 2018
Hospitalization will be costlier for Medicare beneficiaries in 2018 than it was in 2017. Here’s more reason to stay healthy in the new year.
Saturday School: Do You Understand Tax Deductions?
No doubt, tax deductions are a nice thing. But watch this video and learn why they aren’t as terrific as many Americans imagine.
Are Extended Warranties Worth It?
Whether you’re in a store or shopping online, it’s hard to buy anything these days without receiving a pitch for an extended warranty or service plan. Should you bite? That depends.
Act Fast: These 4 Tax Breaks Will Disappear in 2018
Your 2017 tax return will be your last chance to claim these money-saving tax deductions. So, make the most of them before the new year.
Save Up to 80 Percent Today During Amazon’s Huge Digital Sale
If you consume digital content — from watching TV to reading e-books and playing mobile games — today is the best day of the year.
10 Crazy Events More Likely to Happen to You Than Winning the Lottery
Thinking of buying a Powerball or Mega Millions ticket as those jackpots grow? Read this list, and you’ll probably reconsider.
How to Earn Cash Back on Beer, Wine and Liquor
Here’s an easy way to save money on alcohol now through New Year’s — and beyond.
Ask Stacy: Should I Cancel My Unused Credit Cards?
If you’re no longer using a credit card, you might as well cancel it, right? Wrong.
5 Smart Money Moves to Make in 2018
A new year begins on Monday, making it the perfect time to start becoming a new, more organized you. Follow these tips to start on the right foot.
Ask Stacy: Should I Use a Full Service Investment Adviser?
When picking a financial adviser, should you pay by the hour, pay commissions or pay nothing at all? Here’s what I think.
Dozens of Stores and Restaurants Offer Up to 25 Percent Cash Back
This first-of-its-kind offer will only last through Wednesday.
Ask Stacy: How Can I Stay Safe Online?
It’s scary to think about all the data breaches that happen now, especially if you’re among the millions of Americans who shop, invest and bank online. Here’s how I stay safe.
Watch This: What Causes Economic Bubbles?
Watch this video to learn why economic bubbles inflate — and what eventually brings them back to earth.
A Life-Saving Drug, Bitcoin and More: 9 Prices That Surged in 2017
While U.S. inflation remains modest, there are some striking exceptions to the rule. Here are things significantly more expensive than a year earlier.
How to Cut the Cable TV Cord in 2018
Ditching cable or satellite TV for alternatives can save you hundreds of dollars and bring you more programming in the new year.
Top 11 Gift Cards to Give for the 2017 Holidays
When in doubt about presents this season, consider one of these gift cards — or even better, a Choice Card. Here’s why.
Saturday School: What Is Stagflation?
Watch this video to learn why a return of this 1970s scourge would be so terrible for consumers.
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