Rawpixel.com / Shutterstock.com This story originally appeared on NewRetirement. Everyone knows that they need a retirement plan. But that means different things to different people, and not every plan counts as a truly useful retirement plan. Sometimes a retirement plan is something that is prepared for you by a professional. …
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Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Everyone dreams of the day they can stop working for good. But worries about finances can cloud the sunniest visions of retirement. How will you cover daily expenses when you no longer can count on a regular paycheck? Fortunately, some costs shrink significantly — or …
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Photo by shurkin_son / Shutterstock.com Welcome to our “Social Security Q&A” series. You ask a question about Social Security, and a guest expert answers it. You can learn how to ask a question of your own below. And if you would like a personalized report detailing your optimal Social Security …
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Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Many major expenses only shrink once you retire, but health care is hardly one of them. U.S. households led by someone who is 65 or older spend an average of $ 6,833 a year on health care, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest …
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Arcansel / Shutterstock.com If you love Amazon, you already know about the many great deals you can find there. But did you realize you can get many items for free by shopping at the online retail giant? These items are available to anyone who shops through Amazon. You don’t need …
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Photo by Syda Productions / Shutterstock.com Millions of us continue to hunker down at home, trying to limit our outside activities to avoid the coronavirus. But even the most cautious souls must purchase groceries at some point. Before choosing where to shop, know that some grocery chains might be a …
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Kite_rin / Shutterstock.com This story originally appeared on FlexJobs. According to FlexJobs’ annual survey, fully remote work is the most desired flexible work option, with 76% of survey respondents claiming it as their first choice. And within the greater remote work category, work-from-anywhere jobs are especially coveted because of the …
Read More »This New Credit Card Offers Impressive Cash-Back Rewards
Photo by Budimir Jevtic / 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. You may be familiar with the Chase Sapphire Reserve or Chase Freedom Unlimited, two very popular credit cards …
Read More »Move Over, Amazon Prime: Walmart+ Debuts Today
Photo by Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com If you love Amazon Prime, Walmart just unveiled a similar program. Today the retailer launched Walmart+. The membership program — which costs $ 98 a year or $ 12.95 a month after a free 15-day trial — promises an array of perks. Unlimited free …
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