bernardbodo/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Saving and investing are both important for building a sound financial foundation, but they’re not the same thing.…
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The Supreme Court ruling that struck down the Trump administration’s tariffs imposed under an economic emergency declaration could open the door to billions of dollars in tariff refunds for businesses, though the ruling didn’t specify a process for handling those refunds. The Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump’s tariffs enacted under…
Imagine turning a single $400,000 investment into a steady monthly paycheck that lasts the rest of your life. For many retirees, that kind of predictable income can feel like a financial safety net in an otherwise uncertain retirement landscape. Annuities provide exactly that, but the amount of income they generate,…
Higher interest rates changed the trajectory of stocks, bonds, cryptocurrency and commodities over the past few years. But now that the Federal Reserve has, until recently, been cutting short-term rates, what can investors expect going forward — and how long will the shifting rate environment affect markets? On Jan. 28,…
Does a Consumer Proposal Affect My Credit Score? Yes, filing a consumer proposal will affect your credit score. Your score reflects your past payment history, and entering a consumer proposal signals to lenders that you were unable to meet your original repayment terms. That said, many people who consider a…
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