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A good estate plan typically includes essential legal documents, account and ownership details, and instructions that protect your beneficiaries and reduce legal issues later. It also includes ...

Most people buy a life insurance plan believing that the cover they choose will be enough for their family. But when you ...

On Oct. 19, 1987 — "Black Monday" — the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 508 points in a single day, from about 2,247 to around 1,739.

The twisting saga that separated the Hashemis in Oregon from their baby has reached a new dead end: President Trump’s hold on ...

Financial education specialist Antonia Medlicott believes 2026 will be as turbulent as 2025 when it comes to money matters ...

We all know the basics of winter driving, slow down on ice, keep your distance, don’t be that person who thinks their ...

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When you look back over 2025 you can see a turbulent financial picture. The year began with uncertain markets as a result of ...

Despite President Trump's downplaying it, Florida Republicans are joining Democrats in making affordability a driving issue ...

Congress passed 14 laws in 2025 that reshaped pay, housing, education and transition rules for millions of service members ...

Democrats are willing to work across the aisle on issues critical to Oklahomans. The question is, will our Republican ...