Category: Finance

If they’re FDIC-insured, online banks are as safe as traditional brick-and-mortar banks in many ways. You can also take steps as a consumer to ensure your account is as protected as possible
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Service dogs provide valuable assistance to those with disabilities, but health insurance plans generally don’t cover the cost of acquiring, training, or maintaining a service dog. However, alternative financing options
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Individual retirement arrangements (IRAs) are savings accounts that have tax and growth advantages over other types of accounts. You can choose from two main types of IRAs: a traditional IRA
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Millions of Americans regularly use mobile banking, including the ability to deposit checks with a mobile device. Depositing checks with a smartphone, a tablet, or another mobile device is fast,
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What does it mean to be financially responsible? It’s a complex question with a complex answer, but at its core is a simple truth: To be financially responsible, you need
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The podcast industry has exploded with growth, and that growth has extended to podcasts about investing and finance as well. There are between three million and four million podcasts worldwide,
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In October 2022, the Federal Reserve gathered a study to analyze the financial well-being of households. Results from the Survey of Household Economics and Decision-making report showed that the overall
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Whether retirement is right around the corner or a couple decades away, being prepared is key. It’s never too early or too late to contribute toward a healthy retirement. The
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U.S. Census Bureau data shows that the retirement age in the United States averages 65 for men and 63 for women.1 Retiring at the average age can be a smart move
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Every upcoming retiree wants to know how long their money will last in retirement. To come up with an answer, you need to address all seven of the items in
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