Africa Studio / Shutterstock.com Drug price hikes began right away this year. By February, manufacturers had increased their prices for 639 prescription drugs — more than in each of the past two years. Still, some prescriptions remain far more expensive than others — with the most expensive drugs easily costing …
Read More »6 Financial Podcasts to Listen to in 2020
Whenever I’m doing a task that doesn’t require my full focused attention — meaning when I’m doing things like washing the dishes, doing laundry, making a simple meal or running an errand — I’m usually listening to a podcast. I use the Overcast app on my phone to subscribe to …
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For the last several years, almost every hour of professional work that I’ve put in has been remote work. Although I write in Iowa, the team that keeps The Simple Dollar running is located around the country. Other writing I’ve done, such as pieces for US News and World Report, …
Read More »This Surprising Vehicle Is Cheapest to Insure
Photo by kurhan / Shutterstock.com If you want to keep your car insurance costs low, look past the sedans, SUVs and trucks at the dealership. And instead, say hello to those little-loved vans. As it turns out, vans are the cheapest type of vehicles to insure, according to the “2020 …
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Photo by testing / Shutterstock.com On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a grave warning: The outbreak of the coronavirus officially named COVID-19 is a serious public health threat that may cause significant disruption in the U.S. The illness that began in China about three months ago …
Read More »11 Small Money Moves That Will Make a Big Difference
Do you spend time focusing on your finances each week? Paying closer attention to your wallet can save you a ton of headaches over the long run. If you take care of money, it’ll take care of you. But if you refuse to get your financial house in order, it …
Read More »Why Roth Retirement Accounts Are Now Even Better
Photo by TeodorLazarev / Shutterstock.com A newly minted federal law makes it easier for millions of Americans to save for retirement. But hidden inside the legislation is a bomb that could explode the well-laid plans of retirees hoping to leave an inheritance for children or other loved ones. As we …
Read More »Redbox Debuts a Free Streaming TV Service
Photo by Ivanko80 / Shutterstock.com Redbox is joining the ever-growing list of companies offering free streaming services. The company best known for its movie-rental kiosks recently unveiled Redbox Free Live TV. This service features nearly 30 third-party channels and three exclusive channels with movies and TV shows. The third-party channels …
Read More »10 Products That Will Help You Save Money
Photo by Phonlamai Photo / Shutterstock.com You know what they say: It takes money to make money — or in this case, to save it. Sometimes, spending a little cash on the right product can save you even more money in the long run. And we’ve rounded up 10 items …
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