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6 Reasons to Think Twice Before Renewing Your Costco Membership
Gael F. Cooper on October 28, 2026
The membership-only store’s perks aren’t for everyone. Here’s when it’s time to reconsider the cost.
Inflation Wrecked Your Budget This Year? 9 Moves to Get It Back on Track Before January
Donna Freedman on October 28, 2026
Now’s the time to fix what’s wrong, so that you can avoid dragging bad habits into the coming new year.
Do These 11 Things and You’ll Be Debt-Free in 3 Years
MTN Staff on October 27, 2026
Just a few years ago, I had tiny savings and giant debt. Today, it’s the opposite.
Adults 50 to 64 Struggle to Pay for Basics Far More Often Than Those 65 and Older. What’s Top of the List?
Kendall Blythe on October 27, 2026
One expense stands out for people in their 50s and early 60s, and asking for help with it costs nothing.
A Housewife for Their Entire Marriage, Pat Looked Forward to Retirement. At 57, Don Announced He Wanted a Divorce to Marry a Younger Woman. Now What?
Kendall Blythe on October 27, 2026
A new beginning does not automatically mean a happy ending.
8 Tax ‘Hacks’ That Can End up Costing You More — and What Works Better
Kathleen Coxwell on October 27, 2026
While unconventional tax hacks gain popularity, the most powerful strategy to save money might be much simpler.
7 Little-Known Perks of AAA Membership. How Many Are You Missing Out On?
B.T. Ballenger on October 27, 2026
Your local auto club may have a lot more to offer than fixing flats and towing you to a mechanic.
Why Can’t Oil Companies Charge More to Foreign Countries and Less to Americans? Here Are 5 Reasons
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 27, 2026
A reader asked why Americans don’t get a discount on our own oil. We actually tried it once. Guess what happened at the pump.
Insurer Travelers Says Winter Drives Up Car Claim Costs. 5 Coverage Checks Before the First Snow
Kendall Blythe on October 27, 2026
Sliding into a ditch and having a branch fall on the hood land under two different parts of the same policy. One of them may not be on yours.
The FBI Flagged 4 Midterm Voting Scams. One Says Your Donation Pays You Back
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 26, 2026
One pitch promises a profit if your candidate wins. Another arrives as a text about your voter registration. Neither is what it seems.
Ask Stacy: When Should I Claim Social Security?
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 26, 2026
Most people get this wrong and lose tens of thousands. Here’s what to weigh before you file.
I’m in My 70s and Need Long-Term Care Insurance. Is It Hopeless at My Age?
Gillian Manning on October 26, 2026
Here are financial experts’ tips and alternative strategies for getting long-term care insurance in your 70s.
28 States Make Your Boss Give You Time to Vote. Is Yours One?
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 26, 2026
Your right to leave work and vote on Tuesday depends on a state line — and the fine print can still cost you.
Here’s the New Longevity Target Most Americans Don’t Budget For
Scott Staton on October 26, 2026
Discover how longer lifespans are reshaping retirement planning and how long your finances need to hold out.
Homeowners Lose $16,000 Annually to Expenses Hiding in Plain Sight. Here’s How to Spot Them.
Miranda Marquit on October 23, 2026
Most of these expenses continue for as long as you own a home.
Your Order Didn’t Ship on Time? Federal Law Says You Can Cancel for a Full Refund
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 23, 2026
Sellers count on you waiting it out. A federal rule says they had to ask first, and one company just paid for skipping that step.
Money in a Minute for the Week Ending Oct. 23, 2026
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 23, 2026
Here’s a quick roundup of the news that moved your money this week, from Money Talks News founder Stacy Johnson.
4 Pitfalls That Every New Medicare Enrollee Should Know (Some Could Cost You for As Long As You Live)
B.T. Ballenger and Marilyn Lewis on October 23, 2026
Medicare’s rules are exacting, and penalties can be stiff and sometimes permanent.
How to Collect Social Security From (Almost) Anywhere in the World
Kathleen Peddicord on October 23, 2026
Getting your benefits while living abroad depends on a number of factors. Here’s what to know.
Taking Your Pension As a Lump Sum? The IRS Rates Behind the Payout Just Rose
Kendall Blythe on October 23, 2026
The promised monthly check hasn’t changed. What it’s worth as a single payment has, and the timing of your paperwork may decide by how much.
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