The $50M Disney Settlement: Do You Qualify for a Payout?
If you subscribed to YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream, you might be eligible for a payout. Here is who qualifies and how to file a claim.
Jul 10, 2026
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Take These Steps to Tame Your Taxes In Retirement
Worried about rising rates? Here’s how to avoid a bigger bill after you stop working.
Jul 10, 2026
Ask the Tax Editor, July 10: Late Refunds and Calling the IRS
In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers tax questions from readers who are still awaiting their tax refunds and problems with calling the IRS.
Jul 10, 2026
Kia Is Recalling Almost 463,000 Tellurides Over Fire Risk: What Owners Need to Know
Kia Telluride owners are being told to park outside and away from buildings until a free recall repair is completed.
Jul 10, 2026
The Best All-in-One ETFs to Keep Your Investment Portfolio Simple
The best all-in-one ETFs are diversified funds that can simplify investing with a single low-cost holding.
Jul 10, 2026
June CPI Preview: Don't Let a Negative Headline Fool You
The next CPI report should keep the Fed's hawkish tilt on track.
Jul 10, 2026
Meta Leads Again as Markets Look Forward to Earnings: Stock Market Today
Every sector but healthcare was up on Friday, as investors, traders and speculators priced in broad optimism about the future.
Jul 10, 2026
Clients Asking About IPOs? Here's a 5-Step Framework for the Conversation
Using these steps, financial advisers can walk clients through the IPO process and the realities while also addressing the client's long-term financial plan.
Jul 09, 2026
The Exit Coach: How Advisers Can Guide Business Owners Through the Emotional Process of a Sale
Rather than being purely transaction-focused, advisers can help see owners through the financial and deeply personal transitions of exiting their business.
Jul 09, 2026
Do You Lack the Confidence to Go Ahead and Retire? You're Not Alone
Feeling secure enough to retire can be hard to define, especially during periods of economic uncertainty, and the decision isn't always about affordability.
Jul 09, 2026
The IRS Never Texts You, So Why Are They Doing It Now?
Taxpayers have been told for years that the IRS never sends a text message. But under 2026 digital rules, the agency can reach out for three specific reasons.
Jul 09, 2026
Forever Stamp Prices Rise July 12: Should You Stock Up Now?
Forever Stamp prices are rising July 12. Here's what you'll pay for stamps, postcards and other USPS mailing services.
Jul 09, 2026
Micron Gives Stocks a $250 Billion AI Boost: Stock Market Today
Markets looked beyond the Middle East to the promise of the AI revolution, including more capex and another record-breaking IPO.
Jul 09, 2026
This Is What Can Happen When Your Financial Plan and Estate Plan Aren't in Sync
Your financial plan and estate plan should work in concert. Problems can emerge when you treat the two as unrelated entities.
Jul 08, 2026
Moving Wealth Abroad? Here's How to Keep Your American Dream From Turning Into an Overseas Nightmare
Pulling up stakes and moving your family — and your money — abroad isn't for the faint hearted, not least because of ultra complicated tax and banking rules.
Jul 08, 2026
3 Tax-Efficient Legacy-Building Strategies for High-Net-Worth People, Courtesy of an Estate Planner
If you have a high net worth, you need the kind of estate planning that navigates complex tax landscapes to ensure you pass on the maximum amount of wealth.
Jul 08, 2026
How Small Business Owners Can Balance AI With Employee Loyalty and Retirement Goals
Scaling your business for an exit doesn’t mean shedding your soul. Here is how to leverage AI to elevate your people and maximize your final payout.
Jul 08, 2026
Pet Stocks Have Slipped Since COVID. Is This an Investing Opportunity?
Americans still love their pets, and ownership keeps rising. So what happened to pet stocks?
Jul 08, 2026
Property Tax Bills Are on the Rise. Here's What You Can Do
Property taxes are rising faster than inflation in many areas. There are some steps you can take.
Jul 08, 2026
Your T-Mobile Bill May Be Going Up — Here's What to Do Next
T-Mobile is moving some customers to newer plans. Here's how to check your account, compare costs and decide whether switching could save you money.
Jul 08, 2026