Money
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What Dave Ramsey Wants You to Remember Before Touching Your 401(K)
hamdi bendali / 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. Ramsey has likened short-term market volatility to a noisy, erratic, and unhelpful tantrum. But over time, he argues, the market tends to behave with far more wisdom. His…
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Trump’s SALT Deduction Cap Proposal: Potential Changes and Who Benefits
Rawpixel.com / 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. When President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017, it included a $10,000 cap on state and local tax (SALT) deductions that particularly affected residents of…
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A Tariff Tsunami Is Coming: 10 Simple Ways to Stay Afloat
Alex Izeman / 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 economic forecast is turning stormy for American consumers as a wave of tariffs threatens to wash away our purchasing power. From everyday essentials to big-ticket items, prices…
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Best Used Cars Under $20,000: 10 Reliable and Affordable Options
Prostock-studio / 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. Despite inflation and market challenges, the used car market still offers impressive options for budget-conscious shoppers. With $20,000 in hand, you can find reliable, efficient, and even stylish vehicles…
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Kevin O Leary Warns Social Security May Not Exist for Future Generations
Kathy Hutchins / 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. Kevin O’Leary, known for his role on “Shark Tank,” has issued a stark warning about Social Security that’s making waves in retirement planning circles. The outspoken entrepreneur didn’t…
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April Jobs Surge Exceeds Expectations, Calm Before the Storm?
Gumbariya / 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. labor market showed remarkable resilience in April as employers added 177,000 jobs, significantly outpacing economists’ forecasts of 135,000, according to the Labor Department’s monthly employment report. Source…
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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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