Money
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Financial Checklist: 5 Quick, Simple Things Everyone Needs to Do Before Year-End
Masson / Shutterstock.com It’s the end of December. You’re likely exhausted from the holidays, full of leftovers and ready to ring in 2026. The last thing you want to do is think about money. But the calendar doesn’t care about your fatigue. Dec. 31 isn’t just a party date; it is the hard deadline for several “use it or lose…
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25 Remote Jobs That Don’t Require a Degree
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. You don’t need a college degree to build a flexible, rewarding career. More companies are shifting their hiring focus to job seekers with the right skills, experience, and potential…
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The Most Expensive Mistake a Retiree Can Make
Kues / Shutterstock.com If you’re retired, you probably spend less time thinking about the return on your money and more thinking about the return of your money. You watch your spending, monitor your investments, and try to minimize your taxes. But there’s one specific oversight that can cost you more than a bad stock pick or an unexpected medical bill.…
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4 Major Economic Shifts Coming in 2026 (And How to Position Your Money Now)
Xavier Lorenzo / 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. I spent more than 30 years as a personal finance reporter for dozens of TV newsrooms nationwide. For about the last 15 of those years, every December I’d…
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Don’t Let These 7 Home Trends Tank Your Sale Price
Studio Romantic / 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 real estate market has shifted away from high-concept aesthetics toward long-term durability. A feature might look impressive in an agent’s listing photos, but it often translates to…
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Here’s What Workers Say Matters Most in a Job in 2026 and What They’ll Do to Get It
Evgeny Atamanenko / 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. After a year of major shifts in how people work, the story heading into 2026 is one of clarity. Workers know what they want, and they’re getting more…
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Here’s How I Make $1,000 a Month Selling Thrift Store Finds Online
Caftor / 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. If you’ve visited a thrift shop or estate sale lately, you’ve probably noticed a few shoppers who look less like casual browsers and more like focused workers. These folks…
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These 4 Banks Are Still Offering Close to 5% (But Not for Long)
David Prado Perucha / Shutterstock.com If you’ve been enjoying the golden age of high-interest savings, consider this your final boarding call. The Federal Reserve concluded its final meeting of 2025 on Dec. 10 with another 0.25% rate cut, bringing the target range down to 3.5% to 3.75%. This marks the third cut of the year, and banks are already beginning…
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When $50 Costs You $500: The Coming Social Security ‘Income Cliff’
melissamn / Shutterstock.com If you’re one of the 71 million Americans receiving Social Security, you’re about to get a raise. In October, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026. For the average retired worker, this translates to an extra $56 per month. On the surface, that sounds like a win. But for thousands of…
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Why Boring Bond ETFs Are the Surprise Portfolio Winner for 2026
garagestock / 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. Late 2025 marked a transition from aggressive speculation toward a focus on stability. While equities like stocks have delivered returns, recent volatility has left many investors seeking a firmer…
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