Photo by Roman Samborskyi / Shutterstock.com ‘Tis the season to procrastinate. If you have fallen behind on holiday shopping, don’t panic! There is still time to get gifts to loved ones in time for Christmas. While it’s true that your options are more limited now, a handful of good choices …
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2020 has been a hard year for many, and there are certainly many reasons to not feel the Christmas spirit — it may have born a few extra Grinchs this year. If the Grinch really did steal your Christmas, would your home insurance cover replacing all those gifts and decor? Probably! …
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It’s an interesting time to be a college student. There is a current pause on existing student loans, but what does that mean for the many high school students set to graduate this year? Record low rates, for one thing. Federal loans between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021 …
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Renters insurance is so affordable, not having it is a huge financial risk. While your landlord’s home insurance may cover damages to the structure you live in, it won’t cover any of your belongings. Renters insurance costs an average of $ 180 a year, making it an incredibly affordable policy. …
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Photo by LightField Studios / Shutterstock.com If you live in a place with high pollution levels, your risk of developing dementia might be substantially increased, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, found that among older Americans with cognitive impairment, those living in the …
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Getting a loan when you have bad credit isn’t impossible, but it does come at a higher cost. Bad credit can happen to the best of us after hard financial times or unexpected life events, but you can still borrow money from trustworthy lenders at reasonable rates. Before applying for …
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Photo by fizkes / Shutterstock.com After months of impasse, Democratic and Republican leaders in Congress announced late Sunday that they had come to an agreement on a new coronavirus stimulus package. It’s worth nearly $ 900 billion and offers aid for individuals, small businesses and schools. That includes a second …
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ESB Basic / Shutterstock.com Another day, another dollar — and for millions of us, one more failed attempt to budget. Feeling puzzled because your budget doesn’t seem to work? Here are some small expenses that might be the culprit — and some ideas for cutting down those costs. 1. Food …
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Photo by Olha Povozniuk / Shutterstock.com Money Talks News has partnered with CardRatings for our coverage of credit card products. Money Talks News and CardRatings may receive a commission from card issuers. Choosing a new credit card can be a tough decision. It’s often not clear at what point your …
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