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How to Get Health Care Coverage if You Lost Your Job

How to Get Health Care Coverage if You Lost Your Job

Losing your job can be a stressful life event for several reasons, including a sudden lack of health insurance. If you’re like 49% of Americans, you get your health care coverage through your employer. But if you lost your job recently — or think you may soon — the need to find medical coverage could...

Apr 18, 2026

Is Overnight Your Prime Time? Here are 15 Jobs for Night Owls

Is Overnight Your Prime Time? Here are 15 Jobs for Night Owls

Night shift jobs aren’t for everyone, but they’re perfect for folks who prefer to wake up when the sun goes down. Here are 12 jobs for night owls.

Apr 18, 2026

7 Things You Need to Know About How to Get a New Job in 2025

7 Things You Need to Know About How to Get a New Job in 2025

There are about 7.7 million job openings in the U.S. While there is a great demand for people to fill these jobs, there are also record numbers of employees changing careers, hopping into a job search and swapping old jobs for better ones.  So, if you are hoping to get hired, you need to stand...

Apr 4, 2026

Trump Retirement Plans: What They Are And How To Qualify For Up To $1,000

Trump Retirement Plans: What They Are And How To Qualify For Up To $1,000

IRA account holders will be able to get up to $1,000 in federal matches in 2027. Find out who’s eligible and other details.

May 9, 2026

Here’s How to Budget for Home Improvements, Rather Than Rack Up More Debt

Here’s How to Budget for Home Improvements, Rather Than Rack Up More Debt

Home improvement projects aren’t nearly as fun as those renovation projects you see on HGTV. Tasks like cleaning the HVAC ducts or replacing your roof aren’t as alluring as a fancy kitchen remodel. And in real life, you're typically stuck with paying to get the work done — having to shell out hundreds or thousands...

Apr 18, 2026

401(k) Early Withdrawal Guide

401(k) Early Withdrawal Guide

Taking an early withdrawal from a 401(k) retirement can have financial penalties unless you qualify for an exception. Understand the costs before you act.

May 2, 2026

15 Part-Time Jobs With Benefits (Health Insurance, Retirement & More)

15 Part-Time Jobs With Benefits (Health Insurance, Retirement & More)

You don’t have to work full-time to get full-time benefits. Many major employers extended benefits to part-time workers, including health insurance, sick days and retirement accounts. For the most part, there’s no federal mandate for employers to offer benefits to part-time workers (and no legal classification of what constitutes a part-time worker). But companies often...

Apr 4, 2026

Roth IRA Calculator

Roth IRA Calculator

A Roth IRA is a powerful tool for building tax-free savings for your retirement.

Apr 25, 2026

How to Catch up If You’re Way Behind on Saving for Retirement

How to Catch up If You’re Way Behind on Saving for Retirement

Life moves pretty fast, doesn’t it? Here are some tips for catching up if you’re in your 50s and your retirement savings aren’t up to par.

Apr 18, 2026

50 Easy Ways You Could Make Extra Money This Month

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 18, 2026

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Browse legitimate remote jobs and filter by role, pay, experience level and more. Learn how to spot scams and apply safely.

Apr 18, 2026

Are You Getting Shortchanged on Social Security? ??

Are You Getting Shortchanged on Social Security? ??

Dear Curious, To determine whether the Social Security check you receive is for the correct amount, you should know the basics about how Social Security works and where to find information about your account. A few facts to give context to your check: Your benefit amount depends on three factors: how long you’ve worked, your...

Apr 18, 2026