Author: Miranda Marquit

9 Ways to Earn Extra Income With Your Home
Miranda Marquit on June 28, 2021
You might be surprised at how much money you could make off your property.

Never Buy These 11 Things at a Thrift Store
Miranda Marquit on June 25, 2021
Sometimes a great deal is not worth it — or, even worse, is dangerous.

8 Types of Companies That Look at Your Credit Report
Miranda Marquit on June 10, 2021
Federal law lets these entities peek at your credit — regardless of whether you’re borrowing money.

11 Home Upgrades With the Best Payback in 2021
Miranda Marquit on June 1, 2021
These remodeling projects offer the best return on investment.

16 States With the Worst Rates of Health Insurance
Miranda Marquit on March 30, 2021
These are the states with the biggest share of residents who reported having no health coverage at all.

States With the Highest and Lowest Overall Tax Rates
Miranda Marquit on March 29, 2021
Your state’s effective tax rate includes a lot more than income taxes.

26 States That Won’t Tax Your Social Security This Year
Miranda Marquit on February 25, 2021
These states don’t tax any residents’ Social Security income whatsoever.

Americans’ Top 7 Retirement Priorities for Biden and Congress
Miranda Marquit on February 24, 2021
A survey reveals the concerns on the minds of today’s workers, and how they want the government to address them.

8 Key Steps to Planning for Retirement as a Couple
Miranda Marquit on February 11, 2021
Ready for retirement? Not so fast. You might be surprised at some of the issues that come up for couples when they plan.

The Best and Worst States for Raising a Family in 2021
Miranda Marquit on January 26, 2021
These states have big advantages or disadvantages when it comes to choosing a home for your family.

6 Surprising Benefits of Not Retiring When Your Spouse Does
Miranda Marquit on December 28, 2020
Couples can reap substantial rewards by staggering their retirement timing.

States That Depend Most and Least on Federal Funding
Miranda Marquit on September 14, 2020
Some states and their residents rely more heavily on the federal government than others. Where is your state on this list?

The Top 9 Ways Americans Are Spending Their Stimulus Money
Miranda Marquit on September 9, 2020
Federal data reveals how Americans used or plan to use their coronavirus stimulus payments.

The Top 10 Reasons Baby Boomers Are in Debt
Miranda Marquit on September 7, 2020
The most common type of debt among older adults might surprise you.

8 Ways to Protect Your Retirement Savings During the Pandemic
Miranda Marquit on August 24, 2020
Be fierce in guarding your retirement savings. Years from now you’ll be thankful you did.

6 Ways to Improve Your Finances From Home Today
Miranda Marquit on July 29, 2020
Take these actions to better manage your money during the pandemic.

3 Good Things About Recessions
Miranda Marquit on June 29, 2020
We don’t wish difficulty on anyone, but there can be an upside to a down cycle.

Earn a Better Return on Your Cash While Doing Good With This Account
Miranda Marquit on June 22, 2020
This account offers cash back on purchases, a better interest rate than the national average and a way to be more socially responsible with your money.

The 15 Fastest-Growing Cities in America — and 5 That Shrank
Miranda Marquit on June 4, 2020
One state especially has more than its share of rapid growth.

The 10 States With the Fewest Coronavirus Restrictions
Miranda Marquit on May 27, 2020
Sick of being locked up with nowhere to go? Try visiting one of these states, which have the fewest COVID restrictions.
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