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August 31, 2020 "Apple and Tesla Stock Splits Are Here. But Will a Lower Share Price Really Attract New Investors?" Aug 31, 2020

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by Ivan Castano Stock splits — when a company boosts its number of shares, lowering the per-share price of its stock — have gotten rarer in recent years. But since Apple and Tesla announced they both plan splits for today, experts say more companies may follow.

August 28, 2020 "Does Your Credit Score Matter in Retirement?" Aug 28, 2020

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by Mark Armao You might think you’ll leave your borrowing days behind as you head into retirement. Older adults who have paid off their mortgage and don’t plan on applying for any car loans or credit cards, for instance, may assume they can let their credit languish. But most financial pros agree that maintaining solid credit is crucial for adults of all ages.

August 27, 2020 "College Students Signed Leases, Paid Rent and Moved in for the Fall Semester. Then Campus Closed Again" Aug 27, 2020

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by Charlotte West John Daley had already signed the leases for off-campus apartments for his two children attending Michigan State University when the institution changed its mind. On Aug. 18, just a few weeks before classes will begin, the university switched to remote instruction for fall semester and encouraged all undergraduate students to stay home. “We’re told up until two days (before the switch) that they were opening and students can plan on coming to campus,” he said.

August 26, 2020 "How to Keep Your Pandemic-Induced Impulse Shopping in Check" Aug 26, 2020

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by Julia Glum We may not be able to aimlessly wander through the mall with a hot pretzel and a credit card, but the coronavirus crisis is the perfect opportunity for retail therapy. Between being cooped up inside and the depression of doing nothing for weeks on end, people are realizing that sometimes it just feels good to shop. Even Money staffers have found themselves caving to the allure of the impulse buy recently.

August 25, 2020 "Parents: Make Sure These Health Forms Are Sorted out Before Your Kid Goes to College" Aug 25, 2020

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by Joanna Nesbit Say your child is away at college and lands in the hospital, injured and unconscious, after being in a car accident. It’s a horrible scenario to imagine, of course. But the situation could be worse: It’s possible you wouldn’t even receive information about your student’s medical status unless you’d filled out the proper forms ahead of time.

August 24, 2020 "Robinhood for Beginners: A Complete Guide to Investing With the Controversial Stocks App" Aug 24, 2020

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by Ana Reina You’ve probably heard of Robinhood, the popular investing app millennials are buzzing about. The Silicon Valley darling has amassed an impressive following since its launch in 2013, with more than 13 million active users. Robinhood is a commission-free trading platform, meaning users can invest in stocks, cryptocurrencies, ETFs, and other vehicles without going through a traditional brokerage.

August 21, 2020 "Congratulations! You Won Big Betting on Tech Stocks. Now Start Selling Them" Aug 21, 2020

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by Chris Taylor Every investor worries about picking a stock that goes wrong. But what if things go right – like, very right? It’s a great problem to have – but that situation presents some unique challenges all on its own. Just ask Clark Randall. The Dallas financial planner saw the writing on the wall this past spring, when COVID-19 was starting to transform America and coop us all up in our homes. He figured that technology would be the big beneficiary of this societal shift.

August 20. 2020 "Bad Dogs: These Breeds Are the Worst for Your Home Insurance Policy" Aug 20, 2020

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by Paul Schrodt Dog bites can cost serious money to settle, and can even put your home insurance policy into peril. Here’s how to make sure you’re covered. Liability claims from dog bites and other dog-related injuries in the U.S. totaled $797 million in 2019, according to the Insurance Information Institute (or Triple I) and State Farm. And while the number of dog-related claims was stable, the average cost per claim increased by 14.7 percent in 2019, to a hefty $44,760.

August 19, 2020 "Fall Homebuying Outlook: Everything You Need to Know About Prices, Supply and Mortgage Rates" Aug 19, 2020

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With spring home-buying season disrupted by the coronavirus, would-be house hunters may be wondering if this fall will be a good time to buy. The housing market is typically slow after August, as kids settle in for the school year and the weather starts to cool in much of the country. But, this year, the answer to that question—like so many posed since the start of the pandemic—is it depends.

August 18, 2020 "The Deadline for Retirees to Return Unwanted RMDs Is Almost Here" Aug 18, 2020

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by Elizabeth O'Brien Some older Americans will get a special tax break this year. But if you’re eligible and you don’t act fast, you could lose it. Retirees aren’t required to take minimum distributions (RMDs) from their retirement accounts in 2020. If you withdrew money earlier this year and don’t need it to live on, then you have until Aug. 31 to return it if you don’t want those funds counted toward your income for the year.

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