Personal Finance
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Are Early Withdrawals From a 401(k) Ever Worth It? Here’s What You Should Know
Planning for retirement is an essential part of financial wellness. And while the retirement age has steadily increased over the years (major sigh), there are still ways to start planning for the future. After all, there’s gotta be more to…
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TikToker Explains to Boomers Why Younger Generations Are Saying ‘Careers Are Dead’
The pandemic-era labor market saw a surplus of workers voluntarily resigning from their careers in search of opportunities that would better benefit them. The economic trend was dubbed “the great resignation” and it has sparked an onset of similar trends,…
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The Surprising Way That Seniors Are Saving Money on Housing
The increased cost of living is particularly challenging for seniors on a fixed budget or relying on retirement funds. High inflation costs have driven up food, gas, utility, and medical expenses. The result is an affordability crisis that has prompted…
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Shopping at Sam’s Club? Avoid These Pricey Mistakes at All Costs
There’s an art to shopping at Sam’s Club, and if you know the ins and outs, you’ll be able to save even more money than you already are on bulk prices. While other shoppers make the same expensive mistakes over…
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Looking for Steady Retirement Income That Isn’t a Job? Here’s How Annuities Can Help
Worried inflation might eat up your retirement savings? You’re not alone. A full 81% of people polled by Morning Consult are stressed they may not have enough money to last through retirement. Not surprisingly, the poll also found 54% are considering…
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‘Chick-fil-A Is Discontinued”: Mom Transforms Kitchen into a Cafeteria for Summer Break in Viral Video
School is almost out for the summer and parents everywhere are faced with the harsh reality that their ears will soon be subjected to round-the-clock, “I’m hungry,” and “Can I have a snack?” badgering. Gone is the convenience of packing…
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Taco ‘Bout a Ripoff: 8 Items to Avoid at Taco Bell, According to Reddit
No, it’s not just you: Taco Bell prices have been increasing, to the tune of a 14.6% jump in 2022. They were once a bastion of cheap, filling food, but…
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PSA: Costco’s Food Court May Accept EBT, According to Viral TikToks
Wish you could buy a cheap, hot meal with your EBT benefits? If you’ve got a Costco nearby, you may be able to, according to some viral TikTok videos. Supplemental…
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What Is ChatGPT Plus — and Is It Worth It?
Imagine a world where our cell phones and computers are more than just gadgets — they’re personal assistants that can help us navigate life with convenience and ease. Well, welcome…
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The IRS Is Building a Free Online Tax Filing System That Could Save Americans Billions
If you’re fed up with expensive tax filing services, we have good news. The IRS is developing its own e-filing pilot program that would let taxpayers submit returns directly to…
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No, Self-Checkout, We Don’t Want to Donate: Shoppers are OVER the Bombardment of Donation Prompts
At the self-checkout, you scan your own groceries, bag them yourself, load them in your cart, process your own payment, grab your receipt, and usually saunter off without a “have…
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Return Those Library Books, People: Woman Slapped with $12,000 Fine After Failing to Return 119 Books
Have you ever submerged yourself in your work so deeply that the rest of the world melted into the background? That’s what writing a dissertation is like. You dive into…
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Why Do I Have So Many Credit Scores — and What the Hell Do They All Mean?
With all the different credit bureaus and ratings, it can be hard to know which credit score to trust. Should you focus on your FICO score or VantageScore? And what…
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This Is Why Many Gen Zers Refuse to Apply for a Job
Zoomers have a bad rap when it comes to work ethic, especially if you ask a Boomer. But a recent study found that there’s one key factor that will make…
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Hindsight Is 20/20: 9 Frugal Tips Redditors Wish They’d Followed in Their 20s
Even if you’re aimlessly moving from job to job in your 20s, you have something valuable that late-career professionals don’t: time. Good choices you make now will pay dividends, and…
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Can Student Loan Forgiveness Damage Your Credit Score? Here’s What You Need To Know
Ah, the sweet relief of having student loans forgiven. It feels like having the weight of the world lifted off your shoulders — that is, until you realize that it…
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TurboTax Tricked 4 Million into Buying Tax Software They Didn’t Need — Now They’re Paying Up
TurboTax has been lobbying to make taxes more difficult for years in order to make money off tax-paying Americans, and they’re finally going to pay for it thanks to a…
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10 Stupid Ways You’re Wasting Money (And How to Stop)
Buying Everything New There’s a reason the expression “good as new” exists — the fresh-out-of-the-box feeling is nice, but it comes at quite the premium. You don’t always need it.…
