The U.S. dollar has begun to recover. But worries that the greenback might be in immediate danger of losing its primacy in the world economy were overblown even before this comeback.
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The Dollar Holds Its Place
An Investor’s Guide To SPACs
What are SPACs , why are they having a moment in the sun, and what risks could you take on if you jump aboard the SPAC train?
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Buying Your First Home: Equity, Insurance And Taxes
Buying your first home does not have a one-time effect on your finances. Homeownership will touch many areas of your financial life, including savings, insurance and taxes.
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NFTs Are Hot, But Not For Timid Buyers
Those hoping to use nonfungible tokens, or NFTs, as investments should think long and hard about the risks.
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Tax Complexities Of Cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts may run into unexpected complications when it comes time to give the tax authorities their due.
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Reaching For Safe But Illusory Yield
The recent downfall of a short-term funding company and an investment firm may seem to have little in common at first glance. But a closer look suggests that both are indicators that some investors are looking for yield in all the wrong places.
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Buying Your First Home: Down Payments And Mortgages
Becoming a first-time homeowner may seem daunting. But if you approach it as a series of achievable steps, there is no reason you can’t proceed with confidence.
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Check Your State’s Rules On PPP Tax Relief
The way state authorities across the country choose to handle the Paycheck Protection Program could have a significant impact on your total tax bill.
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Insuring Your Own Earning Power
Young professionals often undervalue their most valuable financial resource: their ability to make a living.
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Putting ‘The Beast’ To Bed
A final Current Commentary column reflects on more than 11 years of “feeding the beast.”
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