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Why you shouldn’t fall in love with the S&P 500 link What Wall Street doesn’t tell you about the long-term return on your investments. 2026/02/22 07:52
This is the biggest weakness in most people’s budgets. Here’s how to fix it. link “Most people don’t blow up their budget because they’re careless,” one financial planner said. It happens because they neglect this critical detail. 2026/02/22 07:52
The sobering way most Americans plan to use their tax refunds this year link Tax refunds are projected to be larger on average — and Americans are thinking hard about how to spend them. 2026/02/22 07:52
United Airlines’ best loyalty perks will soon be reserved for its cardholders. Is the card worth it? link Frequent flyers who hold a United Airlines co-branded credit or debit card can soon earn up to twice as many miles as noncardholders, effectively rewarding the airline’s biggest spenders. 2026/02/22 07:52
8 ways you may be squandering money in retirement link Expenses that made sense during your peak earning years can drain your resources once you stop working. 2026/02/22 07:51
I’m 72 and started claiming Social Security at 69. Will I get more money if I work part-time? link The Social Security Administration requires 40 credits to qualify for benefits and calculates your benefit using your highest 35 years of earnings. 2026/02/22 07:51
This type of 401(k) plan could boost retirement savings up to 22% — but it comes at a price link More young workers are being nudged into these tailored 401(k) accounts. Should you make the switch? 2026/02/22 07:51
Medicare Advantage’s once-blistering growth dropped in 2026. Here’s what that means. link Some Medicare Advantage plans have been quitting unprofitable markets and trimming extra benefits 2026/02/22 07:51
Adding these stocks to your 401(k) could protect against crises like a war with Iran link Subverting the conventional wisdom that the only stock exposure you need is in the broad indexes. 2026/02/22 07:51
‘I need to get my financial ducks in a row’: I’m 80 with $1 million. How do I prevent my son from being hit with inheritance tax? link “I have $650,000 in investments, $250,000 in life insurance and about $150,000 equity in my home.” 2026/02/22 06:00