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GameStop Stock Soars, AMC Stock Leap 01/25/2021 12:00am • U.S. stock market indices finished the day mixed on Monday, as the first full week of trading under President Joe Biden begins. And what a week it promises to be: The upcoming days are jam-packed with Big Tech earnings, including Microsoft (ticker: MSFT), Facebook ( FB), Apple ( AAPL) and Tesla ( T Tax Benefits for Homeowners 01/22/2021 12:00am • If you own a home, you're eligible for several special tax breaks. But many of these rules changed over the past few years, especially after the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed in December 2017. Here are some of the key tax benefits of owning a home, and how homeowners can make the most of the new The Best-Performing Fidelity Funds for Retirement 01/22/2021 12:00am • These are the best Fidelity funds by performance for your Fidelity 401(k).Fidelity Investments is a powerhouse in retirement planning. Investors put more into Fidelity 401(k)s than Japan's $5 trillion gross domestic product. Although stock funds are usually your best bet for high returns, investing The Pros and Cons of Retiring at Age 50 01/20/2021 12:00am • The thought of enjoying leisurely mornings on your back porch may be more appealing than heading to the office every day during rush hour. Many workers aim to stop working before the traditionally regarded retirement age of 65. If you step away from work sooner, such as at age 50, you'll likely have Changes for Your Finances Under President Biden 01/20/2021 12:00am • Odds are, you're either excited about the prospects of a Joe Biden presidency or devastated. These days, it doesn't seem as if there's any in-between. But whatever your feelings about the new administration, the following changes are coming that could affect your bank account and finances: -- Stimu Best Affordable TV Streaming Services for Cord Cutters 01/19/2021 12:00am • Streaming television shows over the internet used to be a novel concept, but thanks to advances in technology and changing viewing habits, it is now a way of life for many Americans. "Our data shows that prime time starts at 10 in the morning," says Bill Demas, CEO of Conviva, a firm that provides Why Small Caps Are Likely to Outperform in 2021 01/19/2021 12:00am • Even though small-cap stocks outperformed large caps in 2020, the companies in this sector are predicted to continue their upward trend. The Russell 2000, a small-cap index, generated a 20% return in 2020. Small caps outperformed both large caps and midcaps -- as the S&P 500 generated a 16.3% r Bond Market Outlook: Yields Likely to Stay Low in 2021 01/15/2021 12:00am • Market participants and strategists say investors should expect a challenging yield environment this year as the Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates at historically low levels -- likely keeping a lid on the yields of the safest fixed-income investment, U.S. Treasurys. It's possible that income What Is Universal Basic Income? 01/15/2021 12:00am • During the 2020 Democratic presidential primary race, candidate Andrew Yang proposed sending $1,000 each month to all U.S. citizens age 18 and older. Dubbed a Freedom Dividend, his idea garnered him devoted supporters although the concept itself isn't new. The Freedom Dividend is a form of universal Bank of America's 8 Best Stocks to Buy in Q1 01/14/2021 12:00am • Here are analysts' top stocks to buy in the first quarter.The S&P 500 closed out 2020 at all-time highs on optimism surrounding additional government stimulus measures and a potential global economic rebound in 2021. Investors are mostly looking past horrible 2020 earnings numbers and focusing o How to Get the Student Loan Interest Deduction 01/13/2021 12:00am • The advent of a new year is the time to start preparing to file income taxes. This year, that process for many student loan borrowers includes understanding the implications of the coronavirus pandemic on possibly getting a student loan interest deduction for 2020. While the March 2020 CARES Act tem 12 tax deductions that have disappeared 01/12/2021 05:00am • The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 made major changes to the tax code and were a mixed bag for some households. While the standard deduction nearly doubled and the child tax credit increased, many other deductions and credits were eliminated. Not much will be changing for the 2020 tax year though. 5 Ways to Lower Credit Card Utilization 01/12/2021 12:00am • Credit card debt can be an expensive burden to carry. Consider the average annual percentage rate -- the interest rate, plus any fees -- of credit cards in the U.S. News database, which ranges from about 15% to 23%. But credit card debt can cause serious problems beyond money wasted on interest char 7 Best REIT ETFs to Buy for 2021 01/12/2021 12:00am • The best REIT ETFs for 2021Interest rates have been pushed to near-zero levels, turning investors in the direction of higher-yielding asset classes. Real estate investment trust exchange-traded funds, or REIT ETFs, offer many benefits to a fixed-income portfolio such as capital appreciation and a st Maryland task force targets civil justice system's 'systemic failings and inequities' 01/11/2021 04:02pm • It can be challenging for anyone to navigate the legal system when dealing with issues such as evictions, debt, abuse and unemployment. Now, a Maryland task force has identified ways to help marginalized communities better access the state's civil justice system. The Maryland attorney general's C