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How to start investing, even in a bear market

June 28, 2022

The immediate outlook is grim, but low-cost funds that track the entire market can help you prosper over the long term.

Transitioning into retirement: your Plan A and Plan B

June 23, 2022

To help you focus on the most important decisions, you’ll want to prepare a realistic retirement plan that can guide you to a financially secure retirement.

How does a 401(k) work after you retire?

June 21, 2022

Rules controlling what you can do with your 401(k) after retirement are very complicated. Consult your financial advisor before making any final decisions.

3 financial moves to make fast after the Fed’s 75 basis point rate hike

June 16, 2022

Here’s how much Americans’ borrowing costs have increased already and how to prepare for the next rate hike.

What happens when stock markets become bears

June 14, 2022

Steep downturns of stocks by 20 percent or more are relatively rare, but how long they last could portend damage — for you and the economy.

5 things you shouldn’t do during a recession

June 7, 2022

A recession can impair your personal finances. Being prepared and taking a few simple steps to reduce your risks can help you weather the economic storm.