Personal Finance
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Why I have a financial planner
CHRISTINE BENZ of Morningstar It might surprise people that my husband and I pay a financial planner, given that I…
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A holiday cash flow solution gets a rate break
As the national average home equity line of credit interest rate continues to fall, homeowners are finding a HELOC to…
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Lowest rates in 3 years
The national average HELOC rate is falling to its lowest point in three years, based on the pricing benchmark of…
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Why do published rates vary so much?
Mortgage rates are clinging just above 6%. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.03%, and the…
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Liz Weston: Higher Medicare premiums often wipe out yearly Social Security cost-of-living increases. Here’s why
Dear Liz: My wife and I are well over 70 and receive Social Security. We pay for Medicare Part B…
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Best CD rates today, December 20, 2025 (best account provides 4.1% APY)
Find out how much you could earn by locking in a high CD rate today. The Federal Reserve cut its…
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‘Precariously unprepared’: Millions facing pension challenge
Consider what lifestyle you want in retirement lifestyle Whether you regularly set yourself goals or not, for retirement it is…
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Most federal workers will see a 1% raise in GS pay scale 2026 update
President Trump signed an executive order on Dec. 18, finalizing a 1% pay raise for most civilian federal employees in…
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How Christmas gifting can lower your inheritance tax bill
Giving a loved one cash for Christmas isn’t the most imaginative present idea, but it can be ideal if you’re…
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Best CD rates today, December 19, 2025 (up to 4.1% APY return)
See which banks are currently paying the highest CD rates. If you’re looking for a secure place to store your…
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