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• Roth IRA conversions are more attractive than ever thanks to the SECURE Act

  The SECURE Act and historically low tax rates make a Roth IRA conversion more attractive.

  4 min read Jul 21, 2020

  

• Trump’s controversial Fed pick Shelton moves one step closer to board

  Some experts fear Shelton could shake up the U.S. central bank.

  4 min read Jul 21, 2020

  

• What is economic stimulus and how does it work?

  With all the talk around economic stimulus, here’s how it works and why it’s used.

  5 min read Jul 16, 2020

  

• Negative interest rates, explained — and how they work

  Would you really get paid to take out a loan?

  8 min read Jul 03, 2020

  

• Supreme Court empowers Trump to fire consumer watchdog’s director at will

  The high court ruled CFPB’s structure was unconstitutional, but agency can continue to operate.

  2 min read Jun 29, 2020

  

• $4,000 travel tax credit? Here’s how the ‘Explore America’ stimulus proposal could fund your next vacation

  Here’s what a proposed tax credit for travel could mean for you.

  3 min read Jun 24, 2020

  

• Second stimulus check and extended unemployment benefits? Here’s what aid could be on the way

  A long road likely lies ahead for the economy. What stimulus might we see to help a return to normal?

  7 min read Jun 18, 2020

  

• Survey: Most Americans say personal finances haven’t improved under President Trump

  Just 17 percent say their finances have improved under Trump, Bankrate’s survey finds.

  5 min read Jun 15, 2020

  

• Investing in the new 20-year Treasury bond: Is it a good deal?

  The 20-year bond is back. Here’s who it could appeal to.

  3 min read May 20, 2020

  

• Survey: Majority of Americans believe it’s too soon to reopen local businesses after coronavirus

  Americans remain cautious about making in-person trips to businesses.

  8 min read May 18, 2020