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Dear Penny: If I Remarry, Will I Lose My Late Husband’s Social Security Benefits?
Dear Dating, If you remarry, the amount you receive in Social Security benefits might change — but only in your favor. As long as you’re 60 years old or older when you remarry (50 if you’re disabled), you can continue to draw your survivor’s benefit from your late husband’s Social Security account. You’ll also become...
Apr 18, 2026
Oracle Layoffs 2026: AI Job Impact And Emergency Loan Options
Oracle layoffs underscore AI’s impact on jobs. See which roles are at risk and compare emergency loan options and other financial support if you lose work.
Apr 25, 2026
Broke? Busy? Bored? Presenting 31 Side Hustles (With Resources to Help You Get Started)
Side hustles can be a great way to boost your income and pursue your passions. Here are 10 of the best side hustles to consider.
Apr 4, 2026
This Huge Online Thrift Store Sells Stuff From America’s Lost Luggage
When film director Daniel Scheinert won multiple Oscars at the 2023 Academy Awards, he wasn’t wearing a tuxedo made by some fashionable designer. Instead, he bought a used tux from a unique store called Unclaimed Baggage. That store answers the question: What happens to lost luggage that never gets found? It ends up at the...
Apr 18, 2026
50 Easy Ways You Could Make Extra Money This Month
Ready to pad your bank account? We found 50 ways to make money you might not know about…
Apr 4, 2026
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Janet Keeler has an Ed.D. in Educational Program Development and a master's in Journalism and Media Studies from the University of South Florida. She has taught journalism at the Unversity of South Florida St. Petersburg since 2011. Janet worked for 35 years at daily newspapers, including 15 years as the Food and Travel Editor at the Tampa Bay Times. She is a frequent judge in journalism competitions including the James Beard Foundation awards. The Society of Professional Journalists and Florida Society of News Editors have honored her work.
Apr 18, 2026
Life Insurance for Seniors: Is the Coverage Worth the Cost?
Life insurance provides cash to your beneficiaries after you die to help support them. But what about life insurance for seniors? Does it make sense? In some situations, it can make sense to spend thousands of dollars a year on a life insurance policy after you retire. Some seniors use life insurance as an estate planning...
Apr 18, 2026
7 Social Security Spousal Benefit Rules Married Couples Need to Know
The benefits of marriage don’t stop at love and companionship. In some situations, marriage can result in more Social Security. If you stay married for at least 10 years, those benefits can last even if you get divorced. But the rules for marriage and Social Security get complicated. Here are seven things married couples can’t...
Apr 18, 2026
Current US Inflation Rate at 3.3%: Latest CPI Report
According to the Labor Department’s most recent report, CPI in March was 3.3% higher than one year prior and 0.9% higher than in February.
Apr 25, 2026
Best Roth IRA Accounts Of 2026
To help you choose the best Roth IRA account, Forbes Advisor has researched the best account providers for both self-directed investors who want to manage their own portfolios and hands-off investors.
May 9, 2026
Do You Have to Pay Taxes on Your Savings Account Interest?
Many savings accounts, certificates of deposit and money market accounts enjoyed sizable interest rate bumps in 2022 as the Federal Reserve edges the target federal funds range higher. At the end of 2021, the best high-yield savings accounts earned an average of about 0.5% to 1%. Just over a year later, you can find online...
Apr 18, 2026
Deaf or Hard of Hearing? Here’s How to Get a Free Caption Phone
Hearing loss affects an estimated 30 million Americans, according to the National Institute on Health. Being deaf or hard of hearing can make communicating with family and friends over the phone difficult, if not impossible. Thankfully, people with hearing loss can receive free or steeply discounted assistive technology and captioned telephone services on their landline...
Apr 4, 2026