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78% of People Aren’t Ready for Retirement, but There’s Good News
Kathleen Coxwell on June 3, 2022
A recent study identified common retirement worries holding people back from proper planning. Here’s how to address them.
2 Reasons Car Insurance Costs May Jump 20%
Chris Kissell on June 2, 2022
Rates are jumping, with more than 60% of customers already paying higher premiums.
Why Your Health Insurer May Send a Big Check Soon
Chris Kissell on June 2, 2022
More than 8 million people can expect to collect this fall.
5 Chains Offering Free Doughnuts on Friday
Liz Lotts on June 2, 2022
These shops will celebrate National Doughnut Day by handing out freebies.
2 Supermarkets Rank as America’s Most Admired Companies in 2022
Chris Kissell on June 1, 2022
Some companies appear to have lost ground due to how they have responded to political crises, the survey finds.
What’s Your Personal Inflation Rate?
Kathleen Coxwell on June 1, 2022
We don’t all suffer the same level of inflation — and you can figure out just how much it affects you.
10 Products Under $15 That Can Improve Your Life
Melissa Neiman on May 31, 2022
Perhaps you never knew that you needed these Amazon finds, but now you may not want to live without them.
$5? $7? Here’s Where Experts Say Gas Prices Are Heading
Sarah Hansen on May 31, 2022
No predictions are certain, but drivers should expect prices to stay high in the coming months.
10 Lego Sets That Can Resell for Thousands of Dollars
Kentin Waits on May 31, 2022
Lego is as popular as ever, with some rare sets reselling for big bucks.
How to Protect Yourself From the Next Crypto Crash, According to Experts
Rachel Christian (The Penny Hoarder) on May 31, 2022
Cryptocurrency is a volatile investment. Here’s how to lower your odds of getting burned.
4 Sacrifices Super Savers Make on the Road to Getting Rich
Chris Kissell on May 31, 2022
Those who quietly and consistently build wealth share some key characteristics, a study finds.
5 Companies Raising Minimum Pay to $20 an Hour in 2022
Chris Kissell on May 30, 2022
At least one of these companies has plans to hike pay even more in the future.
18 Big Financial Planning Misconceptions
Kathleen Coxwell on May 30, 2022
Preparing for retirement is overwhelming, but clearing these misconceptions can make the process more straightforward.
How to Retire Like a European Socialist — and Why You Should Try It
Kathleen Coxwell on May 30, 2022
Many European residents have very secure retirements. Here’s how the same can be true for you.
This Is the Average Net Worth for Each Generation
Self Editors on October 17, 2023
Find out how much the typical baby boomer, Gen Xer and millennial were worth from their 30s to their 50s.
Here’s How High Your Electric Bill Could Get This Summer
Chris Kissell on May 27, 2022
Costs already are soaring in most metro areas surveyed across the U.S. Here’s how much higher they could go.
How to Invest When Both Stocks and Bonds Are Falling
Miranda Marquit on May 27, 2022
What the heck are you supposed to do when there’s nowhere to run, nowhere to hide? Here are some tips.
Here’s When Most Americans Start Planning for Retirement
Chris Kissell on May 27, 2022
Retirees say they got a late start in preparing for retirement — and many regret that fact.
5 Steps to Claim Benefits on Your Ex-Spouse’s Social Security Without Telling Them
Robin Hartill (The Penny Hoarder) on May 27, 2022
It won’t hurt them, and they don’t need to know about it. Here are the details.
States With the Largest Drop in Services Spending During the Pandemic
Smartest Dollar Editors on May 27, 2022
In these places, spending on things like travel, restaurants, insurance and health care dropped the most, according to federal data.
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