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How to benefit from the Fed’s latest decision
Most employers do not offer options to invest in private equity in their company 401(k)s. But there is a chance more might in the future. It's unclear whether that would be a plus for retirement savers.
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Private equity wants in on your 401(k). What you need to know before investing
Bitcoin is now trading at over $100,000, a far cry from where it was during the 'crypto winter' in 2022.
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Should you invest in crypto now?
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Expert explains how much money you should have in your emergency fund 1:46
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Analysts cautioned Thursday that the economic pain caused by tariffs remains.
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Stocks waver as Wall Street digests tariff uncertainty
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Why the bond market is so worried about the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
The state and local tax deduction can only be taken on the federal income tax return by those who itemize their deductions, which only a minority of filers do.
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Who benefits most from the state and local tax deduction and why raising the cap is contentious
If the goal is for your children to get into colleges that offer a great education at a truly affordable price for both of you, there's a lot you can do to make that happen if you start years before they apply.
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Worried how to pay for college? Here’s how to maximize your chances of getting the aid you need
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The IRS tax-filing deadline is tonight at 11:59 pm local time. If you're still trying to get your return in under the wire, having all your tax documents in order can make that easier. But if that's not possible, at least file for an automatic extension and pay whatever else you owe the IRS for 2024 by Tuesday night.
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It’s Tax Day. Still haven’t filed? Tips on how to get an extension and more
Getting a refund is really just getting your own money back that you overpaid to Uncle Sam. But it also presents an opportunity to improve your financial situation in one or more ways. The question is which make the most sense.
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Good ways to put your tax refund to use
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They tried to sell their homes without a real estate agent. Here’s how it went
If you're not feeling as zen about managing your money as this person seems, there are easy ways to reduce any financial anxiety you've felt in response to recent economic and market events.
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Want greater financial peace of mind amid the current uncertainty and chaos? Consider doing these 4 things
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Fed leaves rates unchanged. But here are changes you can make to earn more on savings or pay less on debt
Market volatility can be nerve-wracking — but staying invested is often smarter than selling.
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How to invest when stocks are volatile
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