In 2023, Vanguard 401(k) balance rose 19% from a year prior. There are strategies you can employ to boost your savings rate and balance. If you recently caught a glimpse of your neighbor driving a new, fancy sports car down the street, it may have triggered a thought in your head along the lines of, "Hmm, I wonder what kind of salary he's pulling in."

If You've Got This Much Money in Your 401(k), You're Ahead of the Average Saver

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Do you know any self-righteous person who rarely apologizes? We all have different weaknesses and offend others once in a while. However, some zodiac signs’ pettiness and insecurity hinder them from seeking forgiveness when they cross someone’s path. Instead, they try to prove that they were right when they did something.

3 Zodiac Signs That Don’t Apologize

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Most working people think they deserve a raise, but few of us expect to see our paycheck increase by three figures overnight.And yet, that’s precisely what happened to one man in Chile who checked his bank balance only to discover that his employer had accidentally paid him a hell of a lot more than he was owed.The man had received 165,398,851 Chilean pesos (almost £135,000 or $175,000) instead of his usual salary of 500,000 pesos (around £408 or £528).In other words, he’d been paid 330 times his usual amount.The unnamed man worked for the Industrial Food Consortium (CIAL), a producer...

Man accidentally paid 330 times his salary takes the money and disappears

Looking for the best ways to get free money from the government? Getting free money from the government might sound too good to be true, but there are actually several ways you can receive financial assistance. From helping with monthly expenses to finding unclaimed funds, these programs and resources can be a big help. The…

17 Ways To Get Free Money From the Government

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Millions of people who live with a serious disability can expect to see their August  Supplemental Security Income checks, worth up to $943, in just ten days. To qualify, one must be partially blind or have a “physical or mental condition(s) that seriously limits their daily activities for a period of 12 months or more, or […]

Social Security update: August direct payment worth $943 goes out in ten days

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Hurricane Ernesto unloaded flooding rainfall on Puerto Rico as it pulled away from the island Wednesday afternoon and now heads towards Bermuda, bringing the potential for dangerous beach conditions on the eastern seaboard of the US. CNN meteorologist Derek Van Dam reports.

Watch the latest forecast for Hurricane Ernesto

Ohio State

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

August's first round of Social Security Disability Insurance checks have already gone out and payments for the next round are set to be sent next week. SSDI is paid on the same day as Social Security payments, and if you're not sure when you're supposed to get yours, we'll fill you in below. Also, if you still haven't received your July SSDI check, here's what you can do.

SSDI August 2024: When Will You Get Your Money?

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It can be difficult to recognize when you're in the presence of a truly wealthy person. Contrary to stereotypes surrounding the uber-rich, wealthy individuals are much more frugal than frivolous when...

5 Things the Wealthy Never Waste Money On, According To Experts

Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean Wednesday, reaching Cat-1 hurricane status as it brings heavy rainfall, gusty winds and storm surge primarily to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Laura Aguirre has a 3:30p ET pkg with free custom audio tags.

ERNESTO GAINS STRENGTH, HITS PUERTO RICO, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS (330pET)

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

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Living paycheck to paycheck can be tough, but there's a way to make a change.

More Americans Are Living Paycheck to Paycheck Than Ever — Here’s Help if You’re One

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A million dollars seems like a lot of money, but even with seven figures in savings, careful spending is necessary to live comfortably throughout your golden years. One way to do that is by relocating to a less expensive state. You might be able to trim your costs through researching just how expensive housing and health care are as well as other non-financial factors like climate and crime. That can help you stretch your savings, though the math can be complex.

American retirees with $1M in savings could go broke much faster in these 5 states — do you live in any of them?

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Social Security is a safety net meant to replace some, but not all, of your pre-retirement income, as a way to ensure that people don't fall into poverty in retirement. However, for some people, it...

I’m Retired: My 3 Best Money Tips for Supplementing Social Security

Raleigh, NC

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Big cities are known for their hustle and bustle, drawing people in who crave excitement, variety, and entertainment. But bigger isn’t always better, or at least not for Raleigh, North Carolina.

North Carolina City Named The Most Boring Town in the State

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

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