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5 Things You Must Know About Biden Stimulus if You’re Unemployed
[call_out_box id=1] For the millions of people in the U.S. who are unemployed, the American Relief Plan that President Joe Biden signed into law on Thursday contains good news: a 25-week extension of expanded unemployment benefits, along with a few provisions that will help workers who have lost their jobs. Here are five things you...
Apr 18, 2026
Why Stocks Are Falling Today
Stocks are falling as investors worry the economy could be falling on hard times. Here’s what you should do.
Apr 25, 2026
Dear Penny: Did Co-Signing My Daughter’s Student Loan Kill My Chance of Retiring?
Cosigning a student loan is risky business. This week, Dear Penny advises a reader who wants to retire, but now has to pay off her daughter’s student debt.
Apr 18, 2026
5 Retirement-Friendly Businesses to Start in Your Golden Years
For some people, retirement consists of playing golf, knitting or heading to some bucket list travel destinations. But for those who feel a little lost outside the working world, they can start retirement-friendly businesses. Here are five business ideas that supplement your retirement savings while adding extra fulfillment to your post-career life. What to read...
Apr 18, 2026
What Is an Annuity? The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Guaranteed income for life sounds like a great deal. It’s what many annuities promise, yet nothing is ever as good — or as easy — as it seems. If you’re considering purchasing an annuity to supplement your retirement income, it’s important to understand the risks, fees and restrictions involved. Let’s get started. What Is an...
Apr 18, 2026
17 Legit Ways to Get Paid to Write
Do you write? You could submit your work to publications and get paid — plus see your name in print!
Apr 4, 2026
How the Inflation Reduction Act Impacts Your Medicare Drug Prices
President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law on Aug. 16, approving a sweeping legislative package aimed at combating climate change, raising taxes on large corporations and lowering health care costs. It’s big news for Medicare, which covers over 62 million Americans — mostly seniors 65 and older. The new law will...
Apr 4, 2026
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Jamie Cattanach is a freelance writer focusing on travel, personal finance, and living well. Her work has been featured at Fodor’s, Yahoo, SELF, The Motley Fool, Roads & Kingdoms and elsewhere.
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
Fidelity Investment Review 2026
Fidelity offers free trades on stocks and ETFs with crypto trading capabilities. Read our Fidelity Investments review to learn why it’s top tier.
Apr 25, 2026
Dementia Impacting Finances Is Common — Here are 10 Ways to Spot It
Discovering your loved one has dementia is a heartbreaking moment. But early diagnosis is actually key to better outcomes, and the early signs of the condition often show up in people’s finances. Medicare beneficiaries who are later diagnosed with dementia are more likely to “miss payments on bills as early as six years before a...
Apr 18, 2026
What to Say to Your Landlord If You Can’t Afford Next Month’s Rent
Many renters know the familiar dread when the first of the month is coming and they know they can’t cover the rent. But now’s not the time to bury your head in the sand. By exercising your negotiation muscle, you may be able to strike a deal with your landlord that prevents the worst-case scenario:...
Apr 18, 2026