If you don't know what happened to your money during the past year, it's time to find out. December and January are the perfect months to look back at what you earned, saved, and spent, as W-2s, account statements, and other...
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A Primer on Dividends
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Dividend Dates. There are four important dates for dividends:
Declaration Date: The company announces when it will pay a dividend and how much the dividend will be worth. Ex-Dividend Date: Shareholders of record before this...
Buying and Selling: Trading Basics
The New York Stock Exchange Group averaged more than 5.7 million trades per day in 2017, with an average of almost 1.5 billion shares changing hands. 1 Many of these trades are more complex than most investors need to...
For Women: Pay Gap Could Lead to a Retirement Gap
Women in the workforce generally earn less than men. While the gender pay gap is narrowing, it is still significant. The difference in wages, coupled with other factors, can lead to a shortfall in retirement savings for women.
How To Properly Check Medical Bills
I just received a large bill for a recent hospital visit. How can I check whether it's accurate?
In today's complex world of medical billing, you may have difficulty understanding exactly which procedures you're being charged...
Quiz: Financial Facts That Might Surprise You
If you have a penchant for financial trivia, put your knowledge to the test by taking this short quiz. Perhaps some of the answers to these questions will surprise you.
Questions
1. The first organized stock market in New...
Pension v. Lump Sum
Most private employers have already replaced traditional pensions, which promise lifetime income payments in retirement, with defined contribution plans such as 401(k)s. But 15% of private-sector workers and 75% of state and...
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How To Become a Retirement Rockstar 101
- Do you know your monthly income need?
The science always comes first! Do you know how much you are spending every month? This is directly related to how much capital you need to have to retire as a retirement rockstar. If you...