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  1. An IRS Identity Protection PIN Can Help Guard Your Tax Return 53c An IRS Identity Protection PIN Can Help Guard Your Tax Return The IRS IP PIN can block tax returns filed without your six-digit code. Enroll before the online tool closes for annual maintenance.
  2. Business Growth in Uncertain Times: Move With Discipline 56c Business Growth in Uncertain Times: Move With Discipline Economic uncertainty can create room to grow. Protect margins, test demand and tie each investment to a clear customer need.
  3. Dow Gains as AI Selling Weighs on the Nasdaq and Chip Stocks 57c Dow Gains as AI Selling Weighs on the Nasdaq and Chip Stocks The Dow rose 0.4% while the Nasdaq fell 1.1%. AI spending worries, a major chip deal and Anthropic’s fast-growing revenue shaped the session.
  5. 20 Affordable Family Gift Ideas for Shared Time at Home and Outdoors 22c 20 Affordable Family Gift Ideas for Shared Time at Home and Outdoors From snack-and-game bundles to outdoor activities, these family gift ideas make it easier to choose something thoughtful that fits your budget.
  6. 15 Thoughtful Gift Basket Ideas That Can Fit a Small Budget 23c 15 Thoughtful Gift Basket Ideas That Can Fit a Small Budget Build a personal gift around a few useful favorites. These 15 themes also show how a small container and a set budget can keep costs in check.
  7. Fabulous & Inexpensive Hostess Gift Ideas 24c Fabulous & Inexpensive Hostess Gift Ideas Fabulous & Inexpensive Hostess Gift Ideas Heading to a holiday dinner, festive get-together or a friend’s home? A little hostess gift is a thoughtful...
  8. Five Fund Categories That Can Add Range to a Portfolio 61c Five Fund Categories That Can Add Range to a Portfolio Experts point to U.S. stocks and bonds, emerging markets, commodities and real estate, while stressing costs, volatility and personal risk limits.
  9. QQQ vs. SPY: What Two Decades of Returns Reveal About Risk 62c QQQ vs. SPY: What Two Decades of Returns Reveal About Risk A $1,000 investment grew to $20,000 in QQQ or $8,000 in SPY over 20 years, with higher gains in QQQ accompanied by deeper declines.
  10. A Meaningful Christmas on a Tight Budget: Traditions, Gifts and Free Activities 25c A Meaningful Christmas on a Tight Budget: Traditions, Gifts and Free Activities Keep the season personal with traditions, thoughtful gifts and simple activities that use what you already have.
  11. A Holiday Spending Plan That Leaves Room for What Matters 26c A Holiday Spending Plan That Leaves Room for What Matters Set a clear holiday limit, keep gifts manageable and plan for seasonal extras to enjoy December without carrying overspending into January.
  12. Home Equity Borrowing Costs More: Compare HELOCs, Loans and Refinancing 64c Home Equity Borrowing Costs More: Compare HELOCs, Loans and Refinancing Rising rates make home equity borrowing more costly. Compare loan types, check how small changes affect offers and get quotes from several lenders.
  13. RMDs in Your 70s: Three Tax Choices Worth Reviewing 67c RMDs in Your 70s: Three Tax Choices Worth Reviewing RMDs, charitable gifts and Roth conversions can affect taxes in different ways. Coordinating them may help retirees avoid costly surprises.
  14. When a Social Security Death Record Is Wrong: Steps to Restore Benefits and Coverage 69c When a Social Security Death Record Is Wrong: Steps to Restore Benefits and Coverage An incorrect death record can disrupt income, Medicare and banking. Learn what to bring to a Social Security office and whom to contact next.
  15. Five Patrick Stewart Quotes on Risk, Gratitude and Connection in Retirement 72c Five Patrick Stewart Quotes on Risk, Gratitude and Connection in Retirement Stewart’s reflections offer retirees practical prompts to try new things, enjoy what they’ve saved and stay connected with people they value.
  16. Canadian Weekend Deals: Clothing, Beauty, Grocery and Free Finds 27c Canadian Weekend Deals: Clothing, Beauty, Grocery and Free Finds A practical roundup of Canadian sales, from winter clothes and baking supplies to grocery discounts and a free kids’ workshop.
  17. Renting vs. Buying in 2026: A $1,130 Monthly Cost Gap 73c Renting vs. Buying in 2026: A $1,130 Monthly Cost Gap A national estimate puts buying about $1,130 a month above renting, before upkeep and closing costs. Local prices and your plans can change the compar...
  18. New HSA Access for Bronze and Catastrophic Plans: What to Check for 2027 74c New HSA Access for Bronze and Catastrophic Plans: What to Check for 2027 New HSA eligibility may help cover out-of-pocket care costs. See what the 2027 contribution limits, tax features and enrollment dates mean for self-em...
  19. Three Early Decisions That Can Shape an Independent Advisory Firm 75c Three Early Decisions That Can Shape an Independent Advisory Firm Going independent brings more control and more work. Prepare for client conversations, review your obligations and line up transition support early.
  20. Burial and Cremation Costs by State: What Families May Pay 76c Burial and Cremation Costs by State: What Families May Pay A 2026 cost index shows wide state-by-state price gaps, while service choices and cemetery extras can change a funeral bill by thousands.
  21. 35 Affordable Christmas Gifts for Teachers, Neighbours & Friends 28c 35 Affordable Christmas Gifts for Teachers, Neighbours & Friends 35 Affordable Christmas Gifts for Teachers, Neighbours and Friends Looking for a thoughtful Christmas gift for a teacher, neighbour or friend without...