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Best Cities To Retire on a Budget of $1,500 a Month

Finding space in your budget to save and invest isn't easy for everyone. In fact, a recent GOBankingRates survey found that 40% of Americans have less than $300 in savings. As such, plenty of...

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Just How Rich Are Elon Musk, Donald Trump and These Other Big Names?

What do Elon Musk, Donald Trump and Oprah Winfrey have in common? They're all really, really rich. But do you know their actual net worths? Don't Sink The Ship: 28 CEOs That Have Saved or Sunk Major...

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Target, Amazon and 4 More Retailers That Will Reward You for Turning In Your Old Stuff

If you have unused electronics, video games or even car seats at home, you may be able to trade these items in for gift cards, coupons and more. See: 30 Ways Shopping Will Never Be the Same After...

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The Minimum Salary You Need To Be Happy in Every State

Can money buy happiness? According to a recent Purdue study published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour, income can correlate with emotional well-being and life satisfaction. Find Out: These Are...

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The First Thing You Should Do With Your Social Security Check

Whether you're 20 years old or 10 years away from retirement, it's important to plan how you're going to supplement your income and spend your money during your golden years. For many soon-to-be...

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Experts: Here’s How Much You Should Have in Your Retirement Account at Every Stage of Life

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Tax Mistakes Everyone Makes — and How To Avoid Them

Tax season is coming up, and with it comes the joy of a tax refund, if you're lucky. If you're less fortunate, you might find yourself facing a high tax bill -- or worse, a tax audit. When you file...

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17 Tips To Live Comfortably Off Just a Social Security Check

Twenty-four percent of those aged 65 and over live in families that depend on Social Security benefits for 90% or more of their income, according to the AARP Public Policy Institute. With the average...

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What $1 Could Buy the Year You Were Born

In 2022, $1 can't buy that much in terms of goods and services. However, you might be surprised at how much $1 could buy in the past. Remember when $1 could buy six Hershey's chocolate bars? If you...

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27 Ugly Truths About Retirement

From dealing with unexpected medical costs to supporting adult children, Americans often find themselves facing expenses they weren't anticipating in their golden years. Plus, it's harder to...

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Facts and Myths About the Future of Social Security

Social Security is one of the most well-known government programs in the U.S., yet many Americans don't fully understand how Social Security benefits work. Part of this confusion comes from the...

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Money-saving lessons from a Depression-era Dad

A long-time consumer reporter distills the frugal wisdom of her Italian-American dad who survived the Depression. Learn to save the old-fashioned way.

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How Retirees Can Live on a Tight Budget

Lots of retirees have tight budgets. Here's how to create some financial breathing room.

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'Stolichnaya' vodka no more: The reasons behind major company rebrands

Find out the stories behind why major companies and brands from Facebook to the Washington football team have felt compelled to change their names in recent years.

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25 Things To Sell When You’re Ready To Retire

Many people downsize in retirement as a way to cut back on expenses and make their lives simpler. For some, this means relocating to a smaller home or a retirement community. For others, this can just...

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In Less Than a Decade, You Won’t Be Able To Afford a Home in These Cities

Rising home values can quickly transition a reasonable housing market into the type of real estate monster that has consumed places like the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles and New York. While the...

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22 Side Gigs That Can Make You Richer Than a Full-Time Job

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Unplug These Appliances That Hike Up Your Electricity Bill

Hold on to your wallet. Due to inflation and prices surging for natural gas, heating oil, and other fuels, you will see a significant rise in your bills this winter. So if you've already opened your...

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