Photo by TommyStockProject / Shutterstock.com Between rising grocery prices and food shortages, the coronavirus has changed the way we shop for groceries. Many people are making as few trips to the grocery store as possible to avoid exposure to the virus, too. Freezing is one way to stock up and …
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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 …
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Once I had some appreciation of the value of financial goals, my first real financial goal was to pay off all of our high-interest debt. It was a very tangible, real goal — a nice short- to medium-term goal for which I could easily track my progress, easily figure out …
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Photo by fizkes / Shutterstock.com As restrictions on gatherings are put in place, sports seasons, museum exhibits and major events have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Watching favorite TV shows will pass some time. But why not branch out and explore other options for staying entertained while self-isolating? …
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Photo by kudla / Shutterstock.com Everyone knows that wages are taxed by the federal government, but Uncle Sam has a far-reaching definition of “taxable income.” It covers numerous types of earnings that many people don’t realize are subject to federal income taxes. What follows are several examples of taxable income …
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Photo by kurhan / Shutterstock.com If you want to keep your car insurance costs low, look past the sedans, SUVs and trucks at the dealership. And instead, say hello to those little-loved vans. As it turns out, vans are the cheapest type of vehicles to insure, according to the “2020 …
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