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Social Security is a lifeline for many retirees. Surveys have shown up to 39% of retirees said the program accounts for the entirety of their retirement funds, while up to 14% said it accounts for their only major income source.

Recognizing the vital role the program plays for many, the majority of states exempt Social Security income from taxation.

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• Eli Lilly’s growth rate has been accelerating over the past year due to its GLP-1 drugs.

• The recent approval of its GLP-1 pill, Foundayo, could offer yet another catalyst.

Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) stock has been rallying in recent months,

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For those who love options trading, NextEra Energy (NEE) might very well be considered an ideal candidate. That might sound strange at first glance because of how unsexy the core business is. After …

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For investors who cannot stomach equity market volatility, liquid funds should be the starting point, according to Tarun Birani, Founder & CEO at TBNG Capital Advisors. “Start with liquid funds,” Birani said, describing them as the lowest-volatility category with maturities of less than 91 days that track money market rates.He said liquid funds carry a small exit load if redeemed within seven days and help investors become comfortable with NAV movement,

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The Public Provident Fund remains one of India’s most trusted long-term savings options. Here’s a simple guide to its interest rate, tax benefits, maturity rules and withdrawal provisions in 2026.
PPF PPF offers safety, good returns, and tax benefits.Current PPF interest rate is 7.1% as of June 2026.It has a 15-year lock-in period and EEE tax status.Did our AI summary help?

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While the proven Zacks Rank places an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find strong stocks, we also know that investors tend to develop their own individual strategies. With this in mind, we are always looking at value, growth, and momentum trends to discover great companies. Of these, perhaps no stock market trend is more popular than value investing,

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As investors navigate the second half of 2026, mutual funds with strong fundamentals and favorable analyst ratings are attracting renewed attention. While markets continue to face uncertainty from interest-rate expectations, inflation trends and geopolitical developments, actively managed funds focused on quality businesses and long-term growth may be well-positioned to deliver solid returns. Three funds that stand out are Fidelity Select Tech Hardware FDCPX,

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The debt securities category will always be the first choice for risk-averse investors because this class of instruments provides a regular income at low levels of risk. Income from regular dividends helps to ease the pain caused by plunging stock prices. When considering the safety of capital invested, municipal bond mutual funds are second only to those investing in government securities.

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