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The sunny side of rising rates
Returns on money funds and CDs could outpace inflation this year
Why offices are starting to look like forests
Companies used to roll out kegs and pingpong tables; now it's Mother Nature.
Social Security underpaid 82% of dually entitled widows and widowers
Agency failed to tell survivors that they could switch to a higher retirement benefit later
Affluent Americans inundate accountants for advice
Tax experts scramble to understand full implications of the 500-page law which is anything but simple.
Outlook 2018: Fund companies weigh in
Next year looks good but not great for stocks and bonds, barring a spontaneous collapse in prices.
Tax overhaul could help U.S. real estate investors
Owners and developers of commercial real estate stand to gain from a new tax break for pass-through entities.
Last chance for retirees to save on drug costs
Medicare Part D open enrollment ends Dec. 7.
Senate tax bill has something for every Republican to hate
Tax hike provisions and survival of the estate tax are big sources of ire.
Mom-and-pop shops are threatening the mall this holiday season
Spending growth at mom-and-pop businesses has outpaced that of the big chains in the past two years.
Betterment launches ‘free’ charitable-giving platform
Robo-software provider lets investors donate directly from their accounts, and will not charge charities with less than $1 million on the platform.
Someone tried to hack my Social Security account
Government website offers tips to protect personal data, but gaps may remain.
Taking the Medi-scare out of retiree health-care costs
Annual open enrollment season offers chance to defang drug expenses.
Funding options for long-term care
Funding options for long-term care include Medicaid, Medicare, or private insurance. But there are others – find out what they are
Trump tax plan draws concerns of GOP budget hawks
Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., said the White House is showing 'softness' when discussing how the tax cuts will be paid for, such as by repealing the state and local tax deduction.
Stay up on Medicare enrollment with annual reviews
Navigate yearly changes that could affect your coverage and costs.
Storms Seen Cutting U.S. Hiring in Half Before Jobs Rebound
U.S. employers probably added 80,000 workers last month, economists estimate.
Many plan to use this year’s tax refund to pay down debt
The percentage of consumers planning to put some of their refund toward paying down debt rose to 35.5%, from 34.9% last year, according to a new survey.
For richer and poorer
How New York's wealthy and middle classes measure up to the rest of the U.S.
