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09/02/2026

As complex as the details of taxes can be, the income tax process is fairly straightforward.

A quick look at how federal income taxes work.

09/01/2026

This message covers three important factors when it comes to your financial life: Diversification, Patience, and Consistency.

08/31/2026

M0 is the total of all physical currency worldwide. What’s it look like?

Learn a little about worldwide currency in this fun infographic

08/28/2026

What can a fairy tale teach us about goal-setting success? Watch our video and find out.

Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.

08/27/2026

Does your business have a retirement strategy that fits your short, long-term needs?

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08/26/2026

How far will your savings actually go? Enter your numbers to see how long your money could last depending on how much you withdraw each year.

See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.

08/25/2026

Online scams are becoming more sophisticated, and new technology is helping criminal networks operate at a larger scale.

An AP investigation found that scam operations have used artificial intelligence, cloud services, internet infrastructure, satellite connections, and social platforms to target people around the world.

Some scams now involve automated messages, real-time translation, fake identities, and carefully scripted conversations designed to build trust quickly.

The financial damage can be devastating. The Federal Trade Commission estimated that scams cost Americans nearly $200 billion in losses in 2024.

The human impact is also serious. Some people working inside scam compounds have been trafficked or forced to participate under threat of violence.

For consumers, the warning signs still matter: pressure to act quickly, requests to keep conversations secret, sudden talk of money or investments, and relationships that move unusually fast.

As scams become more advanced, skepticism can be a form of protection. Slowing down, verifying details, and talking with someone trusted before sending money can make a meaningful difference.


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Technology from American companies is being used to power a revolution in the scam industry, playing a key role in the industrialization and globalization of fraud in ways that have not been clear until now, an AP/“FRONTLINE” investigation has found.

08/24/2026

When it comes to investing, you may be your own worst enemy.

Emotional biases can adversely impact financial decision making. Here’s a few to be mindful of.

08/21/2026

Terrible or wonderful; Could a variable annuity be right for you?

Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about if annuities are right.

08/20/2026

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