Finance

Good Job on Cutting Costly Investment Fees, But These 8 Tax Traps Can Hurt Far More

You've probably spent real time getting your investment costs down. You moved out of a high-fee mutual fund years ago. You watch your expense ratios. That instinct...

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Social Security’s Biggest Problem Isn’t a Design Flaw. It’s a Missing Trust Fund.

Should policymakers look beyond the payroll tax to cover this share of the deficit? When thinking about how to fix Social Security, it is important to understand the reasons for the shortfal...

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Cut Your Taxes With Tax-Loss Harvesting in 2026

Historically, summer is a quieter period for trading as market volumes slow down. But 2026 is breaking the rules. With recent tech-sector rotations and unexpected ...

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3 Lessons I've Learned as a Real Estate Pro: What Every New Investor Needs to Know

A lot of people get into real estate the same way my brother Brian and I did. You buy a few properties on the side, learn as you go and assume steady growth will c...

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How Far Does $15,000 a Month in Retirement at Age 65 Go?

The post How Far Does $15,000 a Month in Retirement at Age 65 Go? appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.. Picture a married couple, both age 65, sitting down with their financial planner to map out the ...

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I spent years in finance. Then I realized rural Japan's rice terraces were an overlooked asset.

Goki Akuzawa left city life in Tokyo to run farms and a guesthouse in the Japanese countryside.Provided by Goki AkuzawaGoki Akuzawa, 62, spends most days in rural Japan but still travels to Tokyo f...

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War in Iran, Inflation and AI Angst: Should Investors Increase Their Safety?

Usually, there are crosscurrents in financial markets, but today's seem particularly demanding. The war in Iran seems always there, affecting short-term policies w...

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I fear my parents, on CPP and OAS, could go into debt. How can I help?

Q: My parents are in their late 70s and live on Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security income. Whenever I bring up their finances, they change the subject or tell me not to worry. I love them an...

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Where's the Best Place to Store $10k Now?

As someone who reviews savings accounts and inflation for a living, it's become easier to see where things are heading. Understanding how these trends move can be ...

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Dow Drops 1,153 Points as Oil Pops on Fed Day: Stock Market Today

Oil prices surged and the stock market's "fear gauge" spiked as the war between the U.S. and Iran escalated again on Wednesday. Violence in the Middle East continu...

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Microsoft CFO tells employees the company's biggest AI bets are paying off

Microsoft Chief Financial Officer Amy HoodBloomberg/Getty ImagesMicrosoft's top finance executive sent her quarterly memo to employees after earnings on Wednesday.The latest memo touted "important ...

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CRA denies disability credit to 'housebound' taxpayer with chemical sensitivities

For Canadians living with a disability, the disability tax credit (DTC) can provide some tax relief, and is intended to help recognize the impact of non-itemizable disability-related costs on some...

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Mark Cuban and Michal Burry warn the AI boom is dangerously reliant on Nvidia

Mark Cuban (left) and Michael Burry.Bloomberg/Getty Images; Astrid Stawiarz/Getty ImagesMark Cuban and Michael Burry warned the AI boom is worryingly reliant on Nvidia after so many deals.Cuban sai...

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With the Widow's Penalty, Prevention Is Better Than the Cure: A Financial Adviser Explains Why

One of the most enjoyable aspects of retirement for married couples is finally having more time to spend together and the financial freedom to maximize those years...

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A Spanish professor struggled to save money in the US. Moving abroad helped him reach 'lean FI' at 47.

Miguel Marquez teaches French, Spanish, and personal finance at a university in Shenzhen, China.Courtesy of Miguel MarquezAfter years of living in the US, Miguel Marquez moved to Brazil and later t...

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GLP-1 Medicare Coverage: How to Get It for $50 (And the Catch)

This is a story about the largest lizard and the largest health care payer in the country. But mostly, it’s about the millions of Medicare beneficiaries who might ...

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Are Higher Rates on the Horizon? Here's How to Prepare Your Portfolio

There's not much that can pry investors' attention away from the fireworks in the stock market this year — but a big jump in Treasury yields will do it. A springti...

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Are Subscriptions Making Your Life Easier, or Are Your Bills Just Getting Bigger? How to Calculate the True Cost of Convenience

Everywhere you look, there's a monthly plan. TV, movies and music. Software and cloud storage. Meal kits, pet supplies, workout apps, even car features. Subscripti...

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Finance

Good Job on Cutting Costly Investment Fees, But These 8 Tax Traps Can Hurt Far More

Social Security’s Biggest Problem Isn’t a Design Flaw. It’s a Missing Trust Fund.

Cut Your Taxes With Tax-Loss Harvesting in 2026

3 Lessons I've Learned as a Real Estate Pro: What Every New Investor Needs to Know

How Far Does $15,000 a Month in Retirement at Age 65 Go?

I spent years in finance. Then I realized rural Japan's rice terraces were an overlooked asset.

War in Iran, Inflation and AI Angst: Should Investors Increase Their Safety?

I fear my parents, on CPP and OAS, could go into debt. How can I help?

Where's the Best Place to Store $10k Now?

Dow Drops 1,153 Points as Oil Pops on Fed Day: Stock Market Today

Microsoft CFO tells employees the company's biggest AI bets are paying off

CRA denies disability credit to 'housebound' taxpayer with chemical sensitivities

Mark Cuban and Michal Burry warn the AI boom is dangerously reliant on Nvidia

With the Widow's Penalty, Prevention Is Better Than the Cure: A Financial Adviser Explains Why

A Spanish professor struggled to save money in the US. Moving abroad helped him reach 'lean FI' at 47.

GLP-1 Medicare Coverage: How to Get It for $50 (And the Catch)

Are Higher Rates on the Horizon? Here's How to Prepare Your Portfolio

Are Subscriptions Making Your Life Easier, or Are Your Bills Just Getting Bigger? How to Calculate the True Cost of Convenience

The FIRE Movement Has Changed. Here's What Financial Independence Looks Like Today

3 Reasons Why Kiplinger Readers Chose Cash App as the Best Peer-to-Peer Payment Service

Google Is Making Android Backups Count Against Your Free Storage