yurakrasil / Shutterstock.com Everyone wants to save a buck. But in our pursuit of savings, there are some areas where we shouldn’t cheap out. Following are some items for which spending more cash can be worth every penny. 1. Paint ALPA PROD / Shutterstock.com Cheapo paint may seem like a …
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Photo by Africa Studio / Shutterstock.com This week’s news that a new COVID-19 vaccine may be 90% effective in protecting recipients from the coronavirus disease set off whoops of joy across the nation. But while there is plenty to celebrate about the new preventive developed by Pfizer, there are some …
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Photo by Andy Dean Photography / Shutterstock.com Paying off a home mortgage before you retire is a common goal, but it isn’t always the best financial strategy. It could end up costing you in the long run — such as by leaving you without cash savings to cover an unexpected …
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We’ve all heard about the rising cost of a college degree in America. But as some might question college is worth the cost, it remains true that a bachelor’s degree holder earns 84% more than those with high school education only. Between the lifetime earnings math, as well as the …
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Many people will be relieved to mark the end of a tumultuous 2020, but for the estimated 43 million renters in the U.S., January 1st brings new worries. If you are currently renting your home, this is what you need to know. The basics of the rent moratorium The current …
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Foremost car policies include gap insurance, rental car reimbursement and roadside assistance. But Foremost’s policies carry a hefty rate and don’t provide all the coverages many car owners need. J.D. Power Rating N/A AM Best Rating A Standard & Poor’s A SimpleScore 2.5 / 5.0 SimpleScore Foremost Insurance Group 2.5 …
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Photo by Diego Cervo / Shutterstock.com When people talk about “aging gracefully,” they’re usually referring to physical appearance. But you can also have a gracefully aging mind. In recent years, scientific research has delved into the secrets of people in their 80s and 90s whose brains function well — by …
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Photo by adriaticfoto / Shutterstock.com When you were young, chances are you dreamed of owning a large home with all the bells and whistles. But as life marches on, it’s not unusual to have more modest goals, including visions of a smaller home that better suits your needs. You may …
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Dean Drobot / Shutterstock.com Thrift stores can be a wonderful mishmash of trash and treasure. But all thrift shoppers have their own “Moby Dick”-style white whales — the items for which they are always hunting. Maybe it’s first-edition books by a favorite childhood author. Or those missing pieces of Grandma’s …
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