When it comes to money, most of us don’t need to be convinced that preparation is important. The harder part is making decisions in the face of uncertainty, whether that’s choosing an investment strategy, deciding when to enter the market or knowing how much risk is too much. The good news? Success isn’t about finding […]
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Key Takeaways Choosing a travel rewards card starts with understanding how you travel and spend money. Premium cards may offer better perks—but only if you’ll use them. It’s important to compare both earnings and redemption options when considering cards. The best card for one traveler may not suit another, so compare multiple cards against your
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Capital One Kids Savings Account Key Features APY Range 2.50% Minimum Balance to Earn Highest APY No minimum requirement Minimum Deposit $0 Withdrawal Limit 6 per statement cycle (currently not enforced) Monthly Service Fee $0 The Capital One Kids Savings Account is a parent-controlled savings option for young children. It has no minimum balance requirement
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Democrats sweep first major elections of second Trump term
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Key Takeaways Cash-back credit cards return a percentage of your spending as a reward. Some cards offer flat-rate cash-back while others reward specific categories. Redemption is usually straightforward and flexible, unlike travel-focused cards. They work best when you pay your balance in full to avoid interest. What Is a Cash-Back Rewards Card? A cash-back rewards
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Investor attention over the past decade has concentrated on mega-cap names even as many midsized public companies have quietly held their own. The famous Magnificent 7 trade – including Alphabet (GOOGL), Amazon.com (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Meta Platforms (META), Microsoft (MSFT), Nvidia (NVDA) and Tesla (TSLA) – has been driving the market. But history suggests the
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Key Takeaways Housing costs vary dramatically across legendary TV towns—from $205,471 in Mount Airy, North Carolina, to $1.17 million in Pasadena, California. Retiree populations differ wildly: Mount Airy’s population is made up of 27% who are 65 and over, while Bozeman, Montana, skews younger at just 11%, meaning the availability of services for older adults
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Paying taxes may be the last thing on your mind as you head into a busy season of turkey, stuffing, and televised football. You may even feel tempted to hand over your income return to a professional before tax season begins. And according to a new survey, that’s not a surprise. Market research company, Talker
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Every year, the IRS adjusts certain tax thresholds and amounts to keep pace with inflation, and this year is no different. In addition to new tax brackets and higher standard deduction and estate limit amounts, the IRS just unveiled new income tax thresholds for capital gains in 2026. If you have investment income, these updated
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Stock futures pointed sharply lower Tuesday, with shares of Palantir Technologies leading declines even though the AI software firm reported strong quarterly results. Futures associated with the tech-heavy Nasdaq, benchmark S&P 500, and blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average were down 1.3%, 1%, and 0.6%, respectively, a day after the indexes closed mixed. Palantir Technologies (PLTR) shares sank nearly 8%
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