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Opinion: Life insurance premiums are a wealth-killer. Use that money to buy stocks.

A plain-vanilla whole-life insurance policy involves monthly payments for life with a death benefit paid

What happens to money market funds and savings if there’s no debt ceiling deal? 

The debt ceiling standoff is putting the U.S. government’s cash-management problems in hard focus. There

With home-buying season in full swing, search and track inventory in your area

With mortgage rates above 6% and fears of an economic recession looming, this year’s home-buying

Medigap Or Advantage? How Do You Make A Good Choice?

It’s not an easy choice for retirees hitting 65: Do you stay with traditional Medicare

What is infinite banking? Here’s what to know about this TikTok trend.

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3 Simple Resume Changes Can Recession-Proof Your Career

Is your resume up to date with how employers' selection processes have evolved in post-pandemic

The 2024 Jeep Wrangler: Updated and modernized, and still one of the most capable off-road SUVs money can buy

ProsConsWhat’s new? The 2024 Jeep Wrangler continues its legacy as an off-road all-star while boasting

The top 10 cities for freelancers

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If The U.S. Avoids A Debt Ceiling Disaster, You May Want To Thank Main Street, Not Wall Street

If the country avoids breaching the debt limit in the next few months, you may

I want to sell my rental in Hawaii for $1.2 million. Can I avoid capital gains?

Dear MarketWatch, I own a house in Hawaii, and I have been renting it out

Mortgage Rates: Playing Hard To Get Above 6%

Get ready, folks, we're about to embark on a thrilling journey exploring the roller-coaster world

‘Working hard and saving pennies’ isn’t enough to close wealth gap, report says 

Financial-literacy programs and efforts to promote savings strategies among low-income families may be helpful, but

Don’t Miss This Valuable California Business Tax Strategy Deadline In 2023

You may think it's crazy that I'm suggesting you pay an optional tax, but once

My partner stays with me 5 nights a week. Should he pay for utilities and food?

Dear Quentin, I’m disabled, 52, and have one minor son. My boyfriend has his own

If The US Avoids Default, You May Want To Thank Car Dealers, Real Estate Agents, And Local Bankers

If the country avoids breaching the debt limit in the next few months, you may