DC Studio / Shutterstock.com Nurses serve on the front lines of health care. Their work is tough, but fortunately it’s well-compensated. And if you are considering a career as a nurse, the good news is that the industry is growing and the pay tends to be good. The federal Bureau …
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Photo by Jacob Lund / Shutterstock.com What’s the best way to save money on medications? Get them for free, of course. It’s easier than you might think, at least for certain meds. Some pharmacy chains offer free prescription drug programs. Through these programs, you can get commonly used generic drugs …
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Flamingo Images / Shutterstock.com Free shipping with no minimum purchase requirement was once the best-known Amazon Prime perk by far. But the benefits of a Prime membership have evolved to include so much more — from unlimited photo storage to free music, movies and books. If you’re on the fence …
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Photo by hedgehog94 / Shutterstock.com It’s a known fact that the COVID-19 vaccine can cause some people to experience flu-like symptoms, a sore arm or other side effects. To ward off such discomfort, you might be tempted to take a pain reliever prior to getting your shot. However, experts say …
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Photo by fizkes / Shutterstock.com The 2021 tax-filing season officially gets underway Feb. 12, when the IRS starts accepting 2020 tax returns and the clock thus starts counting down until April 15. If you hope to get a tax refund this year — or even if you simply hope to …
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Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com Ever since the coronavirus pandemic made its unwelcome presence felt, products have been disappearing from store shelves. From toilet paper to hand sanitizer, many goods we take for granted have been tough to find for long periods. Thankfully, many of these products are now available again in …
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Photo by buritora / Shutterstock.com How does the adage go? With age comes … new ways to save on taxes. While you can’t stop filing taxes just because you retire, being a retiree often means you can claim some worthwhile tax credits and deductions. In some cases, these tax breaks …
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Rawpixel.com / Shutterstock.com Funding your own retirement is intimidating. Many of us feel unprepared for the task of managing our money, and that makes the job doubly difficult. And yet, for a great many people, there’s no choice. Like it or not, our ability to live comfortably in old age …
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Photo by B-D-S Piotr Marcinski / Shutterstock.com Looking for another reason to keep those pearly whites gleaming? Tooth decay and gum disease can impact more than just your smile. Advanced periodontal disease “is linked with other health problems, such as cardiovascular disease, stroke and bacterial pneumonia,” according to the American …
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