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Fund manager: Don’t get caught up in Asia numbers

Investors are worried about the slow pace of U.S. economic growth, but we’re just one player in the international arena. To assess the global outlook, two numbers are critical: China’s gross domestic product and Japan’s inflation rate.

Retired couples may need $220K for health care

After years of increasing health care costs, the outlook is improving for seniors worried about paying their medical bills during retirement.

6 tips to manage student loan debt

Finding a job in a slow-growing economy is daunting enough without new financial obligations.