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5 Ways Gig Workers Can Build Real Retirement Security Without Traditional Benefits
Claire Monroe on June 5, 2025
The gig economy has left millions without employer-backed long-term savings plans, but new tools and strategies are helping independent workers build financial security on their own terms.
The Trump Branding Boom: How to Cash in Without Getting Played
Jacqueline Leppla on June 5, 2025
Trump’s name may soon be on everything that moves — and plenty that doesn’t. Learn what to watch for and what to do when political hype meets your wallet.
The 15 Worst U.S. Airports for International Travel This Summer
Alex Miller on June 5, 2025
Prepare to wait if you need to clear through customs in these airports.
The 5 Essential Financial Accounts Every American Should Have Today
Claire Monroe on August 13, 2025
Setting yourself up for long-term success starts with opening the right accounts now.
Social Security Protected From Student Loan Collections While Wage Garnishments Loom
Claire Monroe on June 4, 2025
Retirees on fixed incomes get a temporary reprieve from student loan collections, but working Americans with defaulted loans should prepare for wage garnishments starting this summer.
10 Forgotten Closet Items That Could Be Worth Serious Money Today
Logan Kirkby on June 4, 2025
That old shirt, gadget, or handbag gathering dust could be worth hundreds — or even thousands — if you know what to look for before you declutter.
How to Cut Your Summer Energy Bills As Cooling Costs May Hit 12-Year High
Claire Monroe on June 4, 2025
Record heat and rising rates push households to find smarter, faster ways to lower electricity expenses this summer.
Why Your 401(K) Just Lost Money — and What You Should Do About It
Claire Monroe on June 4, 2025
Market dips can rattle your 401(k), but smart moves now can protect your long-term goals — here’s what’s happening and how to stay on track.
Why Your Credit Score Stays Low Despite Perfect Payment History
Logan Kirkby on June 4, 2025
Many Americans pay bills on time but still see little credit score improvement — here’s what really works for a stronger financial profile.
Social Security Increases for Nearly 3 Million Retirees
Claire Monroe on June 4, 2025
Millions of retirees are seeing bigger Social Security checks and back pay. Find out who qualifies, how much is at stake, and when remaining payments are expected.
US Economic Growth Could Plummet to 1.6% As Tariffs Drive Inflation Higher
Claire Monroe on June 4, 2025
Find out how slowing growth and rising tariffs could affect your income, expenses, and job prospects — plus the smart financial moves to make now, before conditions get worse.
11 Once-Common Jobs Now Circling the Drain
Claire Monroe on October 8, 2025
Technology, trends, and cutbacks combine to push these familiar roles toward obsolescence faster than most workers expect. Here’s how to navigate the shift.
New GOP Tax Bill Could Cost Some Families Thousands in Child Tax Credits
Claire Monroe on June 4, 2025
New legislation may limit family tax benefits for millions of households with a non-citizen parent, reducing essential financial support.
20 Senior Discounts so Good, You’ll Wish You Turned 60 Sooner
Claire Monroe on June 4, 2025
Take advantage of savings in every part of your life — these discounts reward experience with serious value.
The 10 Most Annoying Words in the English Language
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 4, 2025
From corporate buzzwords to social media slang, these overused expressions have worn out their welcome. How many on the list do you use?
Top Strategist Says Gold Could Hit $3,900 This Year: What You Need to Know
Kendall Blythe on June 6, 2025
As economic risks mount, a gold expert lays out why prices could keep climbing — and how that might influence decisions about where to put your money.
Save Hundreds by Tapping Into These Credit Card Perks
Claire Monroe on June 4, 2025
Underused credit card perks could be costing you. Learn how a few small changes in how you pay might help you hold onto more of your money.
Mark Cuban Warns of Economic Trouble in 4 Red States That Backed Trump
Claire Monroe on June 4, 2025
Trump’s budget cuts may trigger a “Red Rural Recession” in the very states that helped put him in office. Federal funding lifelines are already being severed.
Why Your Utility Bills Keep Climbing and How to Fight Back
Claire Monroe on June 4, 2025
Learn what’s driving your bills higher — and how to take smart steps to reduce the impact.
7 Ways to Stop Working and Start Living
MTN Staff on July 15, 2025
I’ve been retired since I turned 50. Here’s how I did it, and you can too.
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