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How to choose between actively and passively managed funds

As passive management draws in more and more investors, it’s easy to overlook some of the advantages active management can add to a portfolio. 

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Ten favorite personal-finance books

Great advice for the financial stages of life.

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How Generation Xers can maximize their retirement savings

With the pain of the Great Recession over for many Americans, Gen Xers now must get to know their spending and saving weaknesses in order to address them and develop a thoughtful, disciplined approach to investing for the future.

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Did you know that some home-insurance expenses may be tax deductible?

Homeowners insurance premiums usually cannot be deducted from a tax return. But there are cases where they can.

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New couple? Here are the money questions to address.

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3 ways to save for your child’s future

A number of tax-advantaged vehicle are available to help you put aside for your child’s education and other requirements down the road.

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Why Millennials are better with their money than their parents

When it comes to finances and saving for retirement, these young workers are doing better than their older counterparts in many ways.

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Here's how meal kits stack up on cost

Meal kits like Blue Apron, Plated and HelloFresh let you skip the shopping and the recipe research. Here's how much they cost.

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6 ways to keep a ticket off your driving record

The best way to avoid paying a higher insurance premium over a speeding ticket is to keep the ticket off your driving record. You can do this by contesting it, or by taking several other measures in court to kill it.

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Don't get carried away by surging stock market, analysts warn. Here are 3 risks.

Despite the exuberance that’s accompanying the stock market rally, investors shouldn’t be complacent about the current risks in the market.

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5 tax tips for gig workers

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Do you know about these 4 tax deductions?

Most filers know about the biggest deductions, such as children or mortgage interest. But there are a few less familiar ones that could help make April 18 a happier day.

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A simple guide to the many financial-advisor designations

As you search for advisors in your area to help you with taxes or other financial planning, you’ll notice many of them include letter designations after their names. What do these letters mean?

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The most common investment fees to be aware of

You should know what you’re paying for when you invest. Then, you can look for ways to lessen the impact that fees can have on your overall investment return.

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Tips on teaching kids about money

Children begin to develop their money habits at a younger age than you may think: Between 3 and 5, according to educational experts.

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Will homeowners insurance cover my solar panels?

Luckily for those with solar panels, most homeowners insurance policies cover solar energy systems. 

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How to negotiate a higher credit limit

The process of asking for more credit is actually pretty straightforward. There are certain steps you can take to be better prepared for your conversation with the banker.

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Value of graduate school degree varies by field

With such a significant financial commitment required, you'll want a reasonable assurance that the graduate school experience provides a return on investment. 

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Consider these four factors when comparing banks and credit unions

What distinguishes credit unions from banks, and how does a customer make the switch? We take a look at the most important factors in comparing the two.

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How to cut costs of attending summer weddings

In today’s culture of consumerism, wedding guests feel they're representing the depth of their support for the married couple by buying flights, hotels, new clothes, and a gift. But there are less expensive ways to support the couple in memorable ways.