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personal-finance: Archive

Devyani Chamria

Social Security Taxes: A Safety Net Taking 6.2% of Your Pay

Social Security tax is an inescapable tax that comes out of your paycheck, but is it enough to fund the benefits given under the Social Security program?

Sandip Chakraborty

How do Interest Rate Hikes & Cuts Impact Consumers?

The Fed's decision to change short-term interest rates usually impacts consumers' spending habits in a number of ways depending on various economic factors.

Rajashree Bhattacharyya

Why You Shouldn't Consider Your Tax Refund as 'Free Money'

A tax refund is the amount given back to you when the tax you paid exceeds your total tax liability, which suggests that tax refunds are not free.

Rimmi Singhi

The Ultimate Checklist for a Relaxing Retired Life

Be financially secure and in the right frame of mind to ensure leisure and happiness in your golden years.

Madeleine Johnson

First-Time Home Buying Tips: Personal Finance 101

Buying a home for the first time is a huge deal, and there's a lot of information you have to sift through. Check out the latest Personal Finance 101 video for what you need to know.

Zacks Research Staff

The Market Timing Secrets No One Talks About

Investors are always trying to time the markets but often fail. You can learn a few strategies to time the markets below.

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Zacks Research Staff

Investing Secrets to Retire Early

Achieving the financial freedom to retire early is a dream for many. And making that dream a reality isn???t as impossible as it sounds. The secret is simple: Save a lot more each month. Sounds easy, right? Not so fast.

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Rajashree Bhattacharyya

Will the New Tax Law Affect Retirees?

The new federal tax legislation opens up a few options for retirees, among which the reduction in standard deduction holds utmost significance.

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Rimmi Singhi

Contemplating Retiring Overseas? Consider this Primer First

If you are up for some life-altering experiences post retirement, you need to understand the financial aspects and shortlist your preferred destinations accordingly.

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Rimmi Singhi

Beat Market Volatility With These Retirement Savings Hacks

It's wise to maintain a cool head in a choppy market and refrain from making hasty emotionally-driven decisions.

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