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7 ways to increase Social Security Benefits
Retirement Planning

7 Ways To Boost Social Security Benefits

There is no one size fits all age; your unique circumstances and goals will dictate the appropriate time for you to take Social Security retirement benefits. Some SS strategies may boost your monthly benefit amount, helping you get the most from your SS benefits.

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Games that teach children financial literacy
Education

10 Games to Teach Kids Financial Literacy

When is the last time you played Monopoly? Financial literacy activities may help prepare children for financial confidence in adulthood and help parents and children feel more comfortable talking about money. Teaching children about money and financial literacy using games can make learning fun. Here, we outline ten financial literacy games for kids of various ages.

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ESG Investing concept
Investing

ESG Investing: Fact and Fiction

Making investment decisions by focusing on issues beyond balance sheets, income statements, and other measurable metrics has become a major issue in the finance world. ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is the movement aimed at incorporating other factors into the investment decision process. But does it work?

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The balance act of Schwab and others banks
Investing

Charles Schwab And Bank Runs

Recent turmoil in the banking industry, including the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, has put a spotlight on Charles Schwab’s unrealized securities losses. However, Schwab’s deposits are much stickier and more diversified than those at SVB. Asset gathering and higher net interest margins should help offset headwinds from “cash sorting.”

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