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Investing can be a frustrating experience, whether you’re new to it or are seasoned at it. Imagine you worked really hard to pump money into your brokerage account only to see its balance decline following a stock market downturn. That’s a tough situation. Similarly, you may find that despite a fairly stable and even thriving […]

Last year, shortly before the holiday season, financial guru Suze Orman offered holiday shoppers some truly solid advice. Orman’s suggestions were so helpful that we wanted to share them again here. Do not forget about yourself Orman says, “True generosity is when you are as generous to yourself as you are to others.” As much

One of the most desirable workplace benefits is access to a retirement plan. And data from the U.S. Census reveals that around 35% of Americans have a 401(k) or a comparable plan like a 403(b). What this means, though, is that if you don’t have access to a 401(k) plan, you’re in the majority. And

A cruise can be a great way to see several different destinations in a single vacation. But many people don’t realize how many different costs are associated with taking a cruise, and how much wiggle room there can be to save money throughout the planning and cruising processes. With that in mind, here are five

You’ll often hear that it’s important to consistently fund an IRA or 401(k) over time. And the sooner you begin putting money into one of these accounts, the more opportunity you’ll have to benefit from investment gains. But maybe it was a struggle for you to build retirement savings. Maybe you had to cope with

Costco’s business model differs from that of most stores. You have to pay a fee to get access to shop there (at least in person — many of the Costco products you’ll see listed online are available to non-members). Right now, a basic membership to Costco costs $60. An upgraded Executive membership, on the other

For the past two decades, the College Board has moved aggressively to expand the number of high school students taking Advanced Placement courses and tests — in part by pitching the program to low-income students and the schools that serve them. It is a matter of equity, they argue. “What if the best stuff in

With Hailey Fuchs, Brendan Bordelon, Daniel Lippman OPENAI REGISTERS TO LOBBY: OpenAI, the Silicon Valley firm whose ChatGPT — the artificial intelligence-powered chatbot whose eerily human-like responses prompted this year’s global scramble to regulate the technology — has registered its first federal lobbyists, newly filed disclosures show, potentially signaling a shift in how one of

Take advantage of the mild spring weather by starting your annual spring cleaning early. With this checklist, we’ve made it easy to get your home ready for those April showers and summer storms. [1] Wipe down outdoor furniture You can help your outdoor furniture last longer by cleaning it after the long winter. First, spray