Photo by Photographee.eu / Shutterstock.com Accidentally run a red light or drive a little too fast, and you may get a ticket. But that is just the start of your worries. Many types of traffic violations can drive your car insurance premium dramatically higher, according to a study from insurance …
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Photo by Alex SG / Shutterstock.com It’s that time of year again, time to gather the documents you need for filing your 2019 federal income tax. If you receive Social Security retirement benefits, you’ll need a copy of your latest annual Social Security Benefit Statement, also known as Form SSA-1099 …
Read More »Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Hurricane Damage?
When Hurricane Irma came whipping into town in September 2017, areas throughout the Atlantic basin suffered from severe winds gusting upwards of 185 miles per hour and storm surges that soared as high as 39 feet before crashing down and taking everything with it. Find the Best Home Insurance Enter …
Read More »10 Things to Know Before Getting Your First Credit Card
Credit cards are a fantastic tool for building one’s credit and making shopping — particularly online shopping — more convenient and more secure. However, credit cards come with significant risks. I should know — during my late college and post-college years, I racked up a lot of credit card debt …
Read More »Afternoon Deals: Thursday, February 20
Every morning and afternoon we publish a list of the latest and best deals from our partner, DealNews. To learn more about the discounts and details, click on any of the deals for more information. To have this list, along with our latest news and stories, delivered daily to your …
Read More »The Annuity Everyone Needs — and Anybody Can Get
Photo by Volodymyr Baleha / Shutterstock.com Finding and purchasing the right annuity — especially one with built-in inflation protection — can be a difficult and expensive chore. But if you are smart and flexible, virtually any American retiree can grab such an annuity on the cheap. By waiting until age …
Read More »Retirees Can Dodge Taxes on These 9 Types of Income
Kzenon / Shutterstock.com Just because you’ve stopped working doesn’t mean you’re done paying taxes. Much of the income you receive in retirement, even if it’s not directly from employment, can still be taxable. But not all of it is subject to federal taxes — especially if you play your cards …
Read More »7 Workplace Missteps That Ensure You Never Get Promoted
Photo by ALPA PROD / Shutterstock.com There are many steps you can take to improve career prospects. You could quit your job for a better-paying one. Or, you could switch to a work-from-home job, put in more hours or pursue additional training. But making certain missteps at work can sabotage …
Read More »84% of Grocery Chains Don’t Properly Warn You of This Health Risk
Photo by SpeedKingz / Shutterstock.com Food safety recalls can be scary. But even more frightening is knowing that your local grocer might not provide the details you need about such recalls to keep your family safe. In fact, the vast majority of major food retailers earn a failing grade in …
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