Money
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Just How Lazy Are Gen Z Workers? Here’s What the Data Says
Dragon Images / Shutterstock.com Heated arguments arise about Gen Z’s work ethic: Managers admit to firing Gen Z workers months after hiring, and Gen Zs complain of feeling disillusioned with their career prospects. Is it true that the Gen Z workforce has an anti-work attitude? Or is this just a biased view caused by another generation gap? I’ll take a…
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Publishers Clearing House to Pay $18.5 Million Over Deceptive Emails: Here’s Who Qualifies
Andy Dean Photography / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Publishers Clearing House (PCH), a company widely known for its sweepstakes and prize giveaways, is now issuing refunds to hundreds of thousands of consumers following a settlement…
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How to Write a Counter Offer Letter (See an Example)
Eleonora Grunge / Shutterstock.com If the offer sounds good but the salary is not to your liking, should you give it up and let it go? Not really! You have to take a shot at negotiating what you desire, but you have to get it right not to lose the offer. It can be tricky. But our guide will help…
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Smart Money Strategies: Protecting Your Money in Uncertain Times
Andrey_Popov / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. With economic headwinds picking up speed and the U.S. economy contracting by 0.3% in early 2025, many Americans are understandably concerned about their financial future. The current stock market…
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Series I Bonds at 3.98%? Here’s Why Investors Are Jumping In
Hryshchyshen Serhii / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced recently that Series I savings bonds will pay an annual interest rate of 3.98% from May 1 through Oct. 31, 2025.…
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7 Steps You Can Take to Reach the $1.26 Million Retirement Goal
WHYFRAME / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. $1.26 million. That’s the latest estimate for how much money Americans need to retire comfortably, according to Northwestern Mutual’s Planning & Progress Study. If that number feels daunting, you’re…
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Take It From Trump: 10 Lessons for Financial Success
Chip Somodevilla / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Whether you admire his politics or not, President Trump’s business career offers insights for anyone looking to build wealth. While his high-stakes maneuvers may not always be suitable…
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How the IRS Can Tax up to 85% of Your Social Security in Retirement
Cagkan Sayin / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Many retirees are surprised to learn that the Social Security checks they’ve been counting on might come with a tax bill attached. While some beneficiaries never pay taxes…
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10 Financial Planning Secrets Moms Wish They Knew Sooner
New Africa / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Raising a family is expensive — and while most moms are experts at multitasking, many admit they weren’t as prepared as they thought when it came to financial…
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Short-Term Fix or Long-Term Hit? Treasury Suggests Social Security Tax Changes
MargJohnsonVA / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Social Security benefits represent a financial lifeline for millions of Americans in retirement. Still, these benefits come with a tax burden for many recipients that can significantly reduce their…
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