Personal Finance

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Jill On Money: Market reaction to Trump 2.0

Two policies could stimulate the economy: low taxes and easing regulations on energy, banking and crypto

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Don’t sleep on Black Friday, Cyber Monday travel savings this year

There's a sea of savings for those who want to have something to look forward to in 2025 while keeping their budget intact.

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Manufacturing already has made a comeback

The rebound president-elect Donald Trump promises has already been underway in many places.

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Replacing passwords with passkeys for an easier login experience

If you’re tired of memorizing passwords, then give passkeys a try.

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Is your business running out of time to file under the corporate transparency act?

Of the estimated 32 million businesses required to file, only about 6.5 million of them have, in fact, filed.

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As rates fall, should you refinance your student loans?

Consider refinancing private student loans if you can get a rate at least half a percentage point lower. If you have federal loans, think twice.

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When is Black Friday? Here’s what you need to know before you shop

Mark your calendars for Nov. 29, the day after Thanksgiving, to take advantage of Black Friday sales this year.

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The economy continues to roll on after the election

Amazingly, the U.S. has far outperformed other developed nations during the COVID recovery years. U.S. GDP, adjusted for inflation, has grown by 10.7% from Q4 2019 – Q2 2024. That’s almost twice as fast as Canada or the E.U. and three times as fast as Japan.

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How to get ahead on year-end tax planning and financial gift-giving

When you actively manage your finances and plan for your future, the feeling of personal financial empowerment is justly earned.

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Consumer tip: Order your free weekly credit report

Federal law says you can get a free credit report once a year. However, the credit-reporting companies allow consumers to get free copies of their credit report weekly

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Jill On Money: Health care enrollment for 2025

Start by determining if your current plan or your needs have changed

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Jill On Money: Yes, everybody needs a will

It’s National Estate Planning Awareness Week, an opportunity for me to goad/guilt you into addressing this tough to embrace, but necessary task. Before you say, “that’s just for rich people,” remember that we all have possessions — they may not have huge monetary value, but they are still meaningful. We also have opinions about managing our []