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Home Care Already Costs $80,080 a Year. A Supreme Court Ruling Could Leave Fewer Aides to Hire

on November 3, 2026

Some paid caregivers have lost the right to work in the U.S. Here’s what to ask your agency before your family feels the gap.

Paper Refund Checks Took 36 Days to Issue in 2026, up From 13. Here’s How to Avoid the Wait in 2027

on November 3, 2026

Counting on a tax refund next spring? Federal auditors found certain filers stuck in a much slower line, and a simple change gets you out of it.

76% of Pedestrian Deaths Happen After Dark. 7 Ways to Stay Safe After Daylight Saving Time Ends

on November 2, 2026

The time change pushes the drive home into sunset. A few cheap fixes can help you see better and be seen.

Amex’s CEO Says AI Could Help Cardholders Game Rewards. 5 Ways to Tell If Your Card Is Worth Its Fee

on November 2, 2026

A premium card can list thousands in perks. What it actually returns depends on use-it-or-lose-it credits that reset every month or quarter.

The IRS Built a Program to Fix IRA Mistakes, but at What Cost? Starts May 1, 2027

on November 2, 2026

Four kinds of IRA errors qualify. Most of them depend on who made the mistake.

The CEO Behind Del Webb Says Rising Rates Have ‘Stretched Affordability.’ Why Older Homebuyers May Have the Upper Hand

on November 2, 2026

Builders are paying closing costs to keep sales moving, and a bigger down payment raises how much help a buyer can ask for.

Martha Stewart, 85, Says There’s No Such Thing As Work-Life Balance. 7 Money Rules That Change When You Work Past 65

on November 2, 2026

Keep working after 65, and the rules on your Social Security, health savings account and 401(k) shift. Not every change is in your favor.

8 Mainstream Health Measures That Science Has Now Debunked

on October 30, 2026

Some of these were never backed by evidence in the first place.

64% of Affluent Americans Expecting an Inheritance Have Already Changed How They Manage Their Own Finances

on October 30, 2026

And this is before they even know for sure that it’s coming.

Tired of Trying to Live Healthy? Do It for the Money Instead

on October 30, 2026

Nobody wants another lecture about kale, but saving money is a good motivator.

AT&T’s CEO Says Copper Landlines Will Be Shut Off in Most Places by 2029. 5 Things to Check Now

on October 30, 2026

The replacement keeps your number and works with most existing phones, but what happens when the power goes out?

A Federal Hemp Change Takes Effect Dec. 11. What It Means for the CBD in Your Cabinet

on October 29, 2026

Products sold for sleep and sore joints fill shelves from pharmacies to gas stations. One number on a lab report may decide which ones stay there.

Nearly 1 in 5 Americans Seeking Money Help Asked AI. How Confident Are They That It Gives Good Advice?

on October 29, 2026

Chatbots, advisors, family or a web search: Americans spread their money questions around. Who they turn to says a lot about how secure they feel.

Born in 1960? Your Social Security Full Retirement Age Is 67. If You Claim Early and Keep Working, There’s a Catch

on October 29, 2026

The long phase-in is over, and two numbers now frame the decision for anyone weighing an early claim while still working.

PepsiCo’s CEO Is Bracing for ‘Rising Input Cost Inflation.’ 5 Ways to Pay Less for Snacks and Soda

on October 29, 2026

Soda prices keep climbing and snacks could be next. A few habits in the aisle keep both in check.

Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel Says Nasdaq Could See a 20% to 30% Correction. How Much of Your Nest Egg Rides on It?

on October 28, 2026

The scenario he sketched would hit some retirement accounts far harder than others, and plenty of savers don’t know which kind they own.

The Share of Workers Boosting Retirement Savings Just Fell From 55% to 39%. Those Doing Better Had a Common Factor.

on October 28, 2026

Housing and everyday bills squeezed savers of every age. Workers with one thing in place were nearly twice as likely to keep saving more.

53% Fear Outliving Their Savings. The Odds of Reaching 90 Are Higher Than Many Plans Assume

on October 28, 2026

Life expectancy is an average, and about half of 65-year-olds live past it. A plan built to that age has a gap most people never test for.

Holiday Shoppers Expect to Spend 28% of Their Budgets by Halloween. 6 Ways to Make the Rest Last

on October 28, 2026

An early start can backfire if you lose track of what’s already gone. A few simple habits can keep your holiday budget on track.

Adults 50 to 64 Struggle to Pay for Basics Far More Often Than Those 65 and Older. What’s Top of the List?

on October 27, 2026

One expense stands out for people in their 50s and early 60s, and asking for help with it costs nothing.

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