Photo by pathdoc / Shutterstock.com President Joe Biden only just approved a third round of coronavirus stimulus checks in the American Rescue Plan, but there’s already a lot of confusion around the $ 1,400 payments. Partially because it’s tax time, one of the biggest misconceptions is that the funds will …
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Dragon Images / Shutterstock.com Besides the third round of stimulus payments, multiple expanded tax credits for parents are perhaps the most widely known provisions of the COVID-19 relief bill that President Joe Biden signed into law on March 11. But the expansive legislation, formally known as the American Rescue Plan …
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Compound interest is an incredibly powerful force. It allows your money to start growing on its own, with the returns exploding in value over time, if you have the patience. While the idea is easy to understand, the actual application of it can be tricky. Does it make a difference …
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Antonio Guillem / Shutterstock.com While the infamous toilet paper shortage has mostly eased, the coronavirus pandemic is still affecting the supply chain for various products. Even Costco, home of the 8.5-gallon bucket of macaroni and cheese, is feeling the pinch with regards to some products. On a recent earnings call, …
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Whether you own your condo or you rent, condo owners insurance or a condo rental insurance policy is a must. Experience a cold snap and the pipes burst? Don’t count on your landlord to spring for your new Alienware laptop or to replace that sheepskin rug Mom gave you. We’ll …
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Photo by Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com Countless workers scrimp and save for years with the goal of enjoying a comfortable retirement. Many of those folks do not abandon their penny-pinching ways once their golden years finally arrive. Surprisingly, fear of running out of money is not the No. 1 factor that …
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Photo by Dean Drobot / Shutterstock.com There’s a secret menu of wireless carriers out there that offer data plans for a fraction of the price compared with the major carriers. Most folks think their options are limited to only AT&T, Verizon or T-Mobile, when in reality there are dozens of …
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You did it. After shopping for weeks or even months, you found the one. The house that checks all your boxes and then some. Now that the fun part is over, it’s time to handle the not-so-enjoyable part, the process to get approved for a mortgage loan. Without a mortgage, …
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Slatan / Shutterstock.com Garbage disposals often get a bad rap. Some people think we shouldn’t use them at all. There’s no doubt that the in-sink grinders can be convenient, time-saving helpers, and many of us would find it tough to get along without them. But they can be sensitive. Many …
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