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10 Best Gold IRAs of 2026
We've broken down the top ten Gold IRA options for price conscious consumers looking for value, stability and transparency.
May 9, 2026
Best Vanguard Mutual Funds of 2026
Vanguard mutual funds are widely popular because of their expanded offerings in low-cost passive and actively managed funds.
May 9, 2026
Get Paid To Live In Someone Else's House for a While
House-sitting jobs typically get you free accommodation, which at least means saving on rent. But you can also find paid caretaking jobs and actually make money house-sitting. Here’s how to find both kinds of house-sitting jobs.
Apr 4, 2026
Should You Claim Social Security on Your 62nd Birthday?
When your 62nd birthday approaches, you’ll have a big decision to make: Should you take Social Security at 62 and accept lower benefits? Or should you delay Social Security to get a higher benefit amount? The answer to whether taking Social Security at 62 is the right move for you depends on several factors: your...
Apr 18, 2026
“Till Death Do Us Part” … But What About Social Security? ?
Dear Bended, There are many reasons to get married and many to stay unmarried, and unfortunately, money often weighs into that decision. It’s wise to consider how your legal relationship status could affect your access to resources that are tied to any spouse. In this case, you can follow your heart! Depending on your age,...
Apr 18, 2026
Watch Out for This Elaborate Credit Card Scheme — It May Cost You Hundreds
A new credit card scam is tricking people into helping criminals get money and electronics on the their own dime.
Apr 18, 2026
How a Medicare Savings Program Could Cut Your Health Care Costs
Medicare isn’t cheap and it doesn’t cover all your health care costs. The standard Part B premium — which pays for things like medical equipment and doctor visits — is $170.10 per month in 2022. That’s on top of an annual $233 Part B deductible, plus a $1,556 Part A deductible if you’re admitted to...
Apr 18, 2026
How Much Do You Need to Save for Retirement? Here’s How to Find Out
Retirement is an important savings goal, but it’s tough to know how to get there. Here’s how much you need to save for retirement, no matter your age or income.
Apr 18, 2026
The Best Money Market Mutual Funds Of 2026
Money market funds are low-risk, highly liquid investments that let you earn interest on parked cash.
Apr 25, 2026
5 Steps to Making a Will for $100 or Less
Estate planning isn’t only for the wealthy. Everybody — especially parents of young children — needs to learn how to write a will or find a lawyer to help.
Apr 18, 2026
New AI Jobs Are Emerging: Here’s What You Need to Know
AI is coming for your job. How often have you heard that in recent months? From ChatGPT writing copy to chatbots taking over customer service, employees everywhere have taken a look at artificial intelligence (AI) and beefed up their résumés. But those initial worries are starting to cool as employees see the ways the technology...
Apr 18, 2026
Kiss the Commute Goodbye With These 49 Home Business Ideas
Bitten by the entrepreneurial bug? Here are the 26 best home-based business ideas for 2019.
Apr 18, 2026
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