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How Much Life Insurance is Enough?
Purchasing a life insurance policy is an important step toward protecting your loved ones from financial uncertainties. There’s no way to say accurately how much money your family will need to replace the financial support you provide in the event of your death. But it’s smart to think carefully about the future expenses they may…
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Term or Whole Life Insurance—Which is better for you?
Before you shop for financial protection for your family, know the difference between these two common types of life insurance.
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Ways to Maximize Your 401(k)
September 11 is 401(k) Day. Celebrate by considering different strategies for boosting your contributions.
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Working From Home Can Save You Money. What Should You Do With It?
There are challenges to remote work, but the ability to spend less on work-related expenses is one of the rewards. As the coronavirus pandemic disrupted office life, many workers found themselves exploring the possibilities of working from home (WFH). While some employees cannot work remotely, those who can work from home may find they are…
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How Municipal Bonds May Weather the Storm
Like other areas of the economy, the finances of states, counties, cities, and towns have been heavily impacted by efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. The disruption has raised concerns for municipal bond (“muni”) investors.
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US Manufacturing Sector Has Entered a Deep Recession
It is a foregone conclusion that the US economy has entered recession, led by the consumer, which accounts for more than two-thirds of the US economy based on gross domestic product (GDP). The collapse of consumer spending was evident in March personal consumption expenditures data released on Wednesday that showed a record 7.5% month-over-month drop…