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‘Claim Your Peace of Mind,’ Says Dancing With the Stars Host After a Heart Health Screening: 12 Conditions With Better Outcomes If Caught Early

on November 20, 2025

Too many people put off managing their wellbeing for no good reason. What are you waiting for?

The U.S. Economy Added 119,000 Jobs in September Even as Layoffs Surged. How Can Americans Seeking Employment Make Sense of This?

on November 20, 2025

Laid off or looking for work, it’s time to decipher the signals and dust off your resume.

‘There’s a Big Difference Between Working at 60 and Getting Hired at 60,’ Said Randy Seacat After 1,746 Job Applications and No Offers

on November 19, 2025

Skill, commitment and decades of experience are often not enough. What can older Americans do to improve their prospects?

Electricity Bills Soar and ‘It Feels Like There’s Nothing We Can Do,’ Says Ohio Resident Karin Gudal. Over 124 Million Americans Are Affected

on November 18, 2025

Parka on and still freezing in the dark? Here are 5 strategies to beat rate hikes.

Meygan and Casey Had $200K in Debt, No Income and a Newborn. Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps Seemed an Unlikely Solution. What They Did Next Changed Everything

on November 18, 2025

Sleepless, stressed and out of money. Here’s what happened when one couple hit their financial breaking point.

‘Dawson’s Creek’ Star James Van Der Beek Is Selling Memorabilia ‘to Help With the Financial Cost of Fighting Cancer,’ Highlighting Medical Care Expenses

on November 14, 2025

Serious illness can arrive without warning. What can you do to prepare for the unexpected?

‘It’s Easier to Get a Loan Than to Build Savings,’ Americans Tell Ramsey. Views on AI, Supporting Family and Stress Spending Are Just As Eye-Opening

on November 13, 2025

The latest snapshot of personal finances in the U.S. has a few surprises. Here’s what stands out.

Retirement Spending Is a Lot Harder Than Saving, According to a New Vanguard Study. What Does That Even Mean?

on November 13, 2025

Plan, save, retire, live the life, right? It may not be that simple.

1.1 Million American Job Losses Tied to ‘Toxic Mix of Factors,’ Says Workplace Expert As Fed Chair Powell Warns of Hiring Slowdown. Are You Ready?

on November 12, 2025

Think your job is secure? So did thousands of others. Prepare now, while you are still employed.

50, Broke, Hate Your Job, but Need to Keep Paying the Bills, Credit Cards, Mortgage and Personal Loan. The Dream of Retiring at 55 Is Dead. Or Is It?

on November 12, 2025

There is no magic solution for early retirement — so what can you do?

Hooked on Coffee? A New JAMA Study Says Caffeine May Benefit Your Heart. But It’s Not All Good News

on November 11, 2025

Don’t get too excited. Find out how much coffee is actually beneficial.

The Psychology of Being Financially Unprepared: Dave Ramsey’s Team Says These 5 Myths About Wills and Insurance Could Cost You Everything

on November 12, 2025

You know the truth, but you still don’t act. Stop procrastinating now.

Trump Says ‘People That Are Against Tariffs Are Fools’ As He Proposes $2,000 Dividend for Lower-Income Americans Funded Entirely by Tariffs

on November 11, 2025

Sounds good, right? But who ends up actually paying the dividend?

Middle-Class Americans Need a ‘Someday Fund’ to Weather the Economic Squeeze: 5 Ways to Safeguard Your Money

on November 11, 2025

The squeeze is real. Start working on the solution now. Someday will be here before you know it.

Morningstar’s Director of Retirement Planning Christine Benz Says the 4% Withdrawal Rule Is No Longer a Reliable Baseline for Americans in 2025

on November 10, 2025

The rules for retirees just got rewritten, and your monthly income might take a hit.

Ding, Ding, Ding — It’s 4 Out of 4 for Trump’s Price Promises. But Is It Because of Policy or Market Forces?

on November 10, 2025

One year on, what is the reality for your budget?

Rolling, Rolling, Rolling — Recession. Can the American Economy Boom and Bust at the Same Time? Apparently It Can, Says Morgan Stanley. Here’s How.

on November 7, 2025

Confused by the predictions? Even the experts can’t agree — but one theory might explain what’s really going on.

I’m a Professional Procrastinator. 50 With No Savings — Can I Still Retire Comfortably at 62?

on November 6, 2025

You have taken the first step and acknowledged the challenge. Here are 10 more moves in the right direction.

Kim Kardashian Felt Financially Unsafe With Kanye West. What Does Her ‘Really Unsettling’ Experience Reveal About Money, Trust and Relationships?

on November 6, 2025

Even $1.7 billion cannot buy peace of mind. Spot these financial red flags before your relationship crumbles.

I Spent a $100 Birthday Gift in Las Vegas in 1990 and Won Nothing. 10 Ways I Could Have Come Out Ahead

on November 5, 2025

Little splurges can lead to big losses. Here’s how much it really cost me.

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