Don't even think about retiring until you have these 3 things completely paid off — your mortgage isn't one of them

Leaving these accounts open could tarnish your golden years.

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  Win the battle against inflation: How to save $50,000 on your mortgage, credit-card and car loans

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  Weekend reads: What to expect now for home prices, stocks and bonds

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It’s the worst September for stocks since 2002. What that means for October.

September is living up to its reputation as an ugly month for stocks. Here's what the data says about October performance.

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  Dow down 300 points in final hour of trading

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  These 20 stocks in the S&P 500 tumbled between 20% and 30% in September

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Seeking at Least 16% Dividend Yield? This Top Analyst Suggests 2 Dividend Stocks to Buy

Inflation, interest rates, and recession – these are the bogeymen of investing, and they’ve been watching over our shoulders for the past several months. We all know the story by now, the rate of inflation is running at generational highs, the Federal Reserve is hiking rates in an attempt to push back against high prices, and that’s likely to tip the economy into recession. At a time like this, investors are showing a growing interest in finding strong defensive portfolio moves. It’s a mindset t

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  Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?

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  5 Dividend Growth Stocks to Beat Market Volatility

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Another state is sending out millions of relief checks starting next week — and it's not the only one sending free money to residents

States are stepping in with financial aid as White House remains silent on new round of federal funding.