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THE STIMULUS OFFERS MORE THAN CHECKS • The plan’s health care provisions could deliver big savings for early retirees and laid-off workers.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK: UNEVEN • Confidence is key to the recovery, but the sentiment depends on consumers’ financial circumstances.
HOME UPGRADES THAT PAY OFF • Some affordable renovations recoup most of their cost when you sell.
SAVE MONEY ON CHILD CARE COSTS • The American Rescue Plan enacted in March expands tax breaks available for child-care expenses in two ways:
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BET ON INFRASTRUCTURE STOCKS • INFORMATION ABOUT THE MARKETS AND YOUR MONEY.
THE FUTURE OF ART: DIGITAL TOKENS
Earn Up to 10% on Your Money • Yields are beginning to lift off. We found great deals for every level of risk.
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MUNICIPAL BONDS
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REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS
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MIDSTREAM ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE
Next Gen Day Traders • A new wave of mostly young and fearless individual investors is taking the stock market by storm.
A DAY TRADER DICTIONARY
Policing the Market • Wild price swings in viral “meme” stocks have raised concerns that the market is broken. Here are some potential rule changes to fix the problems.
Invest in your child’s future and inspire a love of reading that will last a lifetime
Finally, on the Brink of Dow 36,000
A LONG, PROFITABLE RIDE
Invest Across the Globe • This one-stop fund provides instant diversification.
Limit Losses With These ETFs • The catch: You’ll give up some gains in return.
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KIPLINGER ETF 20: VITAL STATISTICS
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THE BEST REWARDS CARDS FOR YOU • Don’t settle for any old plastic. Choose a card that provides maximum rewards for your spending habits.
Top Cards for Low Rates
4 Ways to Use Mobile Wallets
The Benefits of Working Longer • Delaying retirement for a couple of years—or even a few months—is the most effective way to improve your retirement security.
New Rules Help Seniors Save
The Payoff From Putting Off Retirement
The Virtues of Volunteering
How to Get a Good Deal on a Used Car • Supply is tight and prices have gone up. Use these strategies to find the best values.
Used Cars: Priced for a Pandemic • Used-vehicle listings tracked by TrueCar have shot up about 16%, on average, since March 2020. Used-pickup prices have soared by 24%.
Five Ways to Buy
Reliving a Harlem Renaissance • After a tough winter, two sisters look forward to reviving their restaurant’s business.