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How many credit cards do you have?

Spotting Credit Trouble The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.

Cash flow refers to the movement of money in and out of your accounts over time. Discover how understanding and managing your cash flow can help you optimize your finances and your tax situation.

Making Cash Flow Count with Tax-Smart Strategies Discover how managing your cash flow can help you improve your tax situation and move closer to your long-term goals.

The Fed meets Tuesday and Wednesday, and while everyone’s expecting no change, there are still a couple things to keep an eye on—like the new dot plot and what’s next under the new Chair. CIO Gene Goldman reminds us that a Fed hold may not be exciting, but consistency counts. See more in .

The Week Ahead | Cetera “Cetera Financial Group” refers to the network of independent retail firms encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors), and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. All firms...

How long will it actually take to pay off that credit card? See the timeline and total interest costs—then decide if you want to speed things up.

Credit Card Payoff Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.

When should you discuss family finances as retirement nears? Now! Read this article to learn how to facilitate those important conversations.

Don't Delay an Important Discussion Talking about money shouldn’t be taboo. Learn about starting financial conversations across the generations in your family.

Read the latest issue of Retire Wise here:

Retire Wise | June 2026 Families often struggle to find meaningful ways to pass down their values. While wealth, heirlooms, or traditions can be transferred with relative ease,…

Markets hit pause after a 9-week rally, with a Friday pullback shifting focus to a busy week ahead. Key themes include the SpaceX IPO, fresh inflation data, and Middle East developments. Chief Market Strategist Brian Klimke discusses the Fed’s next move and what is driving the markets and what’s just amplifying the noise in .

The Week Ahead | Cetera “Cetera Financial Group” refers to the network of independent retail firms encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors), and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. All firms...

No team wins with just one superstar, and no portfolio should bet on just one market. With the World Cup as a backdrop, the Cetera Investment Team explains why portfolios with global exposure are better equipped to adapt, adjust, and stay competitive no matter how the game changes.

PLAYING ON A GLOBAL STAGE: The Case for International Diversification The 2026 FIFA World Cup features a record 48 teams from six continents, with matches held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Billions of viewers…

Uncover the secrets of Tax-Loss Harvesting. Explore our new article to find out how to unlock the potential of this tax strategy.

What You Need to Know about Tax-Loss Harvesting While tax-loss harvesting won't eliminate your taxes, it may offset what you owe on your taxable investment accounts.

This Monthly Recap summarizes market performance, major events and news from May 2026. Read more here:

May 2026 Monthly Recap U.S. stocks extended gains in May, with the S&P 500 ending the month with seven straight daily gains and its ninth consecutive weekly gain, its longest winning…