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Retirement Planning Lessons From the Great Recession 07/21/2022 08:00pm • Many people vividly recall the Great Recession. There were numerous foreclosed homes, financial institutions shuttered and businesses closed. Many Americans found themselves suddenly looking at living on much less income than before. It took some time for the economy to pick up and the country to re 12 Terms Every Investor Needs to Know 07/21/2022 08:00pm • Investing is a broad subject. Not everyone takes an interest in it, and yet few other topics play such an important role in one's quality of life. Someone can practice superb habits when it comes to personal finance -- making much more than they spend each year, retiring high-interest debt, establis 7 of the Best Large-Cap Stocks to Buy for 2022 07/20/2022 08:00pm • Look to large stocks for stability in a tough market.There is a lot of uncertainty as we enter the second half of the year. Between rising interest rates, red-hot inflation and the ongoing war in Ukraine, there are plenty of reasons to rethink your investing strategy or worry about your holdings. If 8 Signs You're Overtraining 07/20/2022 08:00pm • How much exercise is too much?When you're enthusiastically launching a new workout regimen, it might be challenging to figure out how much exercise is too much, says Toril Hinchman, director of fitness and wellness for Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.The best way to avoid overtraining is 7 Tips to Stay Calm During a Stock Market Crash 07/19/2022 08:00pm • A stock market crash isn't the end of the world. Here's how to weather it and stay the course.The S&P 500 recently recorded its worst first-half performance since 1970. Year to date through July 19, the S&P 500 has drawn down nearly 18%, edging into bear market territory multiple times. Poor Things to Do When You're Deep in Debt 07/19/2022 08:00pm • What it means to be deep in debtAmericans are carrying a lot of debt. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Center for Microeconomic Data, total household debt increased by $266 billion in the first quarter of 2022, making it so that everyone owes a collective $15.84 trillion, and cred How to Retire During a Recession 07/19/2022 08:00pm • If you are planning to retire during a financial downturn, it can be worrisome to give up your job. This is especially true for those with portfolios that have dropped in value. You may be facing retirement with fewer funds available and uncertainty ahead. Still, if you're ready to stop working or n What Is a Financial Plan? 07/18/2022 08:00pm • If a client's bucket list involved a trip abroad, you likely wouldn't advise them to head to the airport without any plans. They'd chance getting the right flight at the best fare, packing proper clothing for the weather and having a safe, clean bed awaiting them on arrival. While there are a few in 7 Best Monthly Dividend Stocks to Buy 07/18/2022 08:00pm • These stocks yield at least 4.2% annually.The S&P 500 is down almost 20% year to date as inflation continues to run amok and the Federal Reserve continues to tighten monetary policy. As a result of these developments, many investors are looking for more stability and reliability in their portfol 8 Great Fixed-Income Funds to Buy Now 07/17/2022 08:00pm • Fixed income has become a very valuable part of a balanced portfolio in today's economic climate, and it is no longer used simply to hedge an equities- or alternatives-heavy portfolio. Instead, fixed-income investments now come "with real income availability, which can very readily exceed future lev Cheap Foods to Buy When You're Broke 07/17/2022 08:00pm • Your wallet needs to go on a diet, but that's tough when food prices keep going up. The most recent consumer price index report, released on July 13, shows that the food index increased from May to June by 1% and is up 10.4% over the previous year. That's the largest increase in a year's time since 8 Reddit Stocks Trending Now 07/17/2022 08:00pm • Online social media platform Reddit became an unlikely stock trading hub in 2021. Groups of online traders in Reddit's WallStreetBets community orchestrated targeted buying campaigns in a handful of the most heavily shorted stocks in the market, triggering huge short squeezes and generating unpreced 7 Best Gold Stocks to Buy Now 07/17/2022 08:00pm • Gold mining companies may be the healthiest they have been in years. At the same time, their valuations are lower than they have been historically, perhaps making now a good time for investors interested in hedging against inflation to buy gold stocks. During the last major gold bull run -- which cu 7 Best Oil Stocks to Buy for Exposure to Crude Prices 07/17/2022 08:00pm • Most top-performing stocks of 2022 up to this point are highly exposed to the red-hot energy market. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has sent oil, natural gas, coal and other commodity prices soaring, creating an earnings tail wind for many energy sector stocks. West Texas Intermediate, or WTI, crude o 12 shopping tricks to keep you under budget 07/17/2022 04:30am • Use these tips to stay under budget. What do inflation, interest rates, gas prices and groceries all have in common? They're all high. With many goods and services costing more these days, your money has to stretch further to pay for everything you need. That's why you need a few good shopping