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Practical guides and explainers on money, investing and running a business. Blog posts are contributed content and sit outside our news coverage.
What Rising Mortgage Rates Mean for First-Time Homebuyers This Year
ALT: First-time homebuyer reviewing rising mortgage rates and housing affordability challenges this year
Common Financial Scams to Watch for This Quarter
ALT: Common financial scams to watch this quarter — protecting your money from fraud and deception
How to Spot a Fake Investment Opportunity Before You Lose Money
ALT: Person reviewing financial documents to spot fake investment opportunities and avoid money loss
Why You Should Be Wary of Guaranteed Return Promises Online
ALT: Warning signs of guaranteed return investment scams targeting online readers seeking financial security
Understanding High-Yield Savings Accounts in a Changing Rate Environment
ALT: High-yield savings accounts explained in a changing interest rate environment for everyday savers
Is Social Security Running Out? What Officials Are Actually Saying
ALT: Social Security trust fund depletion timeline explained in plain English for everyday readers
How to Build an Emergency Fund When Inflation Is Rising
ALT: Person saving money in a jar while reviewing budget during high inflation economic environment
How the Cost-of-Living Adjustment Is Calculated Each Year
ALT: Diagram showing how the cost-of-living adjustment is calculated each year using CPI data
Why Some Social Security Payments Are Arriving Early This November
ALT: Social Security payment schedule showing early November checks arriving before the holiday weekend
How Rising Medicare Premiums Could Offset Your Next Social Security Raise
ALT: Rising Medicare premiums offsetting Social Security COLA raise for retirees and older Americans
What Falling Employment Numbers Mean for Canada's Economy This Year
ALT: Falling Canadian employment numbers and their impact on the national economy this year
How Global Job Markets Compare Heading Into 2027
ALT: Global job market comparison chart showing employment trends across regions heading into 2027