Photo by insta_photos / Shutterstock.com Getting started on retirement saving can be daunting when there are so many confusing options. There are thousands of stocks, not to mention other complex-sounding things to buy: bonds, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, futures. And when you start reading about them, you’re liable to run …
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Dmytro Zinkevych / Shutterstock.com How much you receive in Social Security retirement benefits depends on multiple factors, which include when you open your claim. Generally, people as young as age 62 can begin receiving benefits. However, claiming benefits early could mean forfeiting as much as 30% of your full benefit …
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Photo by Kapustin Igor / Shutterstock.com Money management mistakes are part of life. Any of us can forget to pay a bill from time to time. But a history of such behavior might hint at a deeper problem, according to recent research published online in the medical journal JAMA Internal …
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Purchasing an investment property can be an exciting milestone for a would-be landlord or entrepreneur. The financing for investment properties, on the other hand, isn’t nearly as exciting. It can be a trouble spot, though. Investment property loans aren’t as easy to get as conventional home purchase financing. If you …
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Photo by Girts Ragelis / Shutterstock.com As we wrap up the second full week of 2021, things are … well, let’s just say it’s still very early and there are things to be optimistic about for the rest of the year. If cutting down on spending is a goal of …
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The growth in the online personal loans industry has made it easier than ever to apply for a loan online. Gone are the days where you had to make an appearance at a physical branch in order to get a loan, since you can now submit all relevant documentation by …
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Photo by Marion Carniel / Shutterstock.com Shopping thrift stores, flea markets and estate sales can be overwhelming. With the sheer volume of stuff, how do you know where to start? How do you spot gems amid all the … well, junk? As a professional reseller who’s been combing through thrift …
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Photo by Deflector Image / Shutterstock.com Taxpayers hoping to get their return to the IRS quickly this year will have to wait longer than usual. The federal agency announced today that it will not begin accepting and processing income tax returns until Feb. 12. That is about two weeks later …
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One-third of renters live with dogs, which shows how many of us love our four-legged friends. It also means renters insurance to cover dog bites is important to consider when you’re a dog owner and renting. And while your sweet little pup may not have any known history of biting, …
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