Photo by M2020 / Shutterstock.com Figuring out when to claim Social Security is one of the most daunting challenges of retirement. In some cases, claiming early makes sense. In many other situations, it pays to wait. However, the largest percentage of Americans appear to have made up their minds: They …
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Roman Samborskyi / Shutterstock.com A steady surge of wealth has lifted many Americans into the millionaire category. Fidelity Investments says that thanks to the recent stock market surge, a record number of 401(k) and IRA accounts Fidelity manages — 441,000 — now have balances of at least $ 1 million. …
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Many parents across America are facing the start of a school year in which they’re called upon to balance virtual schooling for their children and working from home. It’s a difficult thing to balance. We all want our children to have an excellent education, but also a safe one, while …
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Photo by fizkes / Shutterstock.com Identity thieves are looking for ways to use your personal information to run up charges in your name, steal medical account information and even grab tax refunds. The good news: Identity theft dropped 15% last year, affecting 2 million fewer victims, thanks in large part …
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shurkin_son / Shutterstock.com Retirees usually have a limited amount of money to spend during their golden years. Unfortunately, some people make costly mistakes that can deplete their nest egg prematurely. From giving away cash indiscriminately to refusing to embrace lifestyle changes, here are some surprising ways retirees waste their hard-earned …
Read More »The 7 Best Things to Buy in September — and 5 to Avoid
This story comes from partner site DealNews.com. September 2020 might not have as many deals as previous Septembers, but that doesn’t mean it’ll be a savings wasteland. Labor Day will offer the biggest — though far from the only — shopping opportunity this month. From the best buys of Labor …
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Part of the allure of renting is not being married to your space. You may not be able to put your footprint on it with paint and upgrades, but you can pick up and move when the next best thing shows up. But the parts that make a place home …
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Rido / Shutterstock.com Many familiar retailers and restaurants that already were reeling from changing consumer habits received a financial punch they may not overcome when the coronavirus pandemic hit earlier this year. Some will hang on by restructuring their companies — often including shuttering underperforming stores — through Chapter 11 …
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