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NumberFire: When It Comes To Financial Angst, Boomers And Millennials Have More In Common Than They Think

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Both generations feel economically stretched and unprepared for retirement Read more

Deep Dive: These 10 S&P 500 Stocks Were Lousy In 2019, But They Could Return 40% Or More In 2020

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There’s a tendency for one year’s stock-market dogs to recover the following year. Read more

So You Changed Your Mind About A Political Donation Like Some Of Pete Buttigiegs Ex-supporters — Can You Get A Refund?

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“There’s nothing under the law that requires a candidate to give money back because someone says, ‘I don’t like ... Read more

Deep Dive: Top Stock Picks For 2020: Making Money With Midsize Firms

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The mid-cap index has outperformed small- and large-cap indexes in the long run. Read more

Deep Dive: Top Stock Picks For 2020: Standout Small Companies

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Many are volatile, but the small-cap index produces high returns over time. Read more

The Federal Reserve Wants Make It Easier To Approve Personal Loans

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‘The agencies recognize that use of alternative data may improve the speed and accuracy of credit decisions,’ they s... Read more

Economic Report: U.S. Sees Hiring Surge In November As Economy Adds 266,000 New Jobs

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The economy produced a robust 266,000 new jobs in November and the unemployment rate returned to a 50-year low, reflecti... Read more

Brett Arends's ROI: I Have Access To A Roth 401(k) At Work. Should I Open One?

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Welcome to your next big 401(k) decision Read more

Code Green: Activist Investors Are Coming For Environmental Offenders

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Activists are targeting European companies with a track record of poor environmental, social and governance issues. ... Read more

Want To Retire Rich? Have A Small Wedding And Invest The Rest

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It’s a gift worth millions. Read more

Outside The Box: How To Make Your Retirement Savings Go Farther

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10 things you can do to strengthen your retirement security. Read more

Tax Guy: A Brand New Reason To Fall In Love Roth IRA Conversions

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The highest and best use for Roth IRAs could be as insurance against ‘taxmageddon.’ Read more

Economic Preview: The Holiday Season Will Showcase The Best And Worst Of The U.S. Economy

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The holiday season is ready to kick this week after the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, but not every part of the econ... Read more

Outside The Box: Why Millennials Should Care About Government Pensions — Even If They Dont Have One

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Pension debt impacts your present — and your future. Read more

Climate Risk Is Hitting Earnings — And More Reasons Company Boards Cant Ignore ESG Factors

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ESG-linked uncertainties and opportunities are likely to persist and boards must prepare; already 1,000 corporate lawsui... Read more

U.S. Stocks Look Fully Priced — Heres Where To Put Your Money Now

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These stocks and ETFs expose you to world markets that are growing faster than the U.S., writes Michael Brush. Read more

Upgrade: In This Depressing — And All-too-common — Scenario, You May Need To Sock Away 44% Of Your Income For Retirement

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This eye-opening chart reveals exactly how much of your income to save at every age for retirement Read more

Economic Report: Consumer Prices Rise At Fastest Pace In 7 Months On Higher Cost Of Gas, CPI Shows

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Americans paid higher prices for gasoline, medical treatment and recreation in October, but inflation more broadly remai... Read more

5 Ways To Beat The Market — From A Fund Manager Whos Done It For Years

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Focus on companies with predictable growth, make big bets, and be patient. Read more

Outside The Box: How To Figure Out When To Claim Social Security

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How large of a cut are you willing to suffer? Read more