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Want to Retire With $1 Million? Start Saving by This Age
Workers seem to know how much money they need to be comfortable in retirement — previous surveys suggest that it's over $1 million. But what they often don't know is when, exactly, they need to start saving in order to reach that goal. It looks like we now have...
How to Remove Commonwealth Financial Systems From Your Credit Report
If Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc. (CFS) has contacted you about an unpaid bill, whether by phone or collection letter, chances are high that the unpaid debt could be affecting your credit. If so, you may be wondering how to remove them from your credit report. When you owe money to...
Most Americans Don't Know What Long-Term Care Insurance Covers
Most Americans will need long-term care as they age, but a recent survey shows very few people are clear on what they’ll need to cover the expenses related to this kind of support. A study from insurance company Nationwide and trade group LIMRA shows that among the roughly 1,400...
Student Loan Bills Are Coming Soon: Here's What Borrowers Can Do to Prep
After a three-and-a-half-year pause, student loans are back: Millions of borrowers with federal student debt will be getting a loan bill in the coming weeks. Interest on most federal student loans began accruing again Friday, and loan servicers will be sending out bills in September with due dates in October, according to Scott Buchanan, executive director at the Student Loan Servicing Alliance.
Automakers Are Courting Car Buyers With New 0% APR Financing Deals
After a long and frustrated dry spell for new car deals, automakers are advertising a growing number of 0% APR financing offers. These promotions are especially attractive given that current loan rates for new cars are often above 7%, but there are pros and cons to these deals. Usually, 0%...
Credit Glory Credit Repair Review
It only takes one financial mishap to damage your credit score and, in turn, jeopardize your ability to qualify for loans and credit. Bad credit can be damaging, but it can also be fixed. The easiest way to improve your credit is by hiring a credit repair company to handle the work for you.
From 'Barbie' to Bud Light, Here’s How Pop Culture Changes the Way People Invest
Pop culture, like blockbuster movies and our obsession with celebrities, can impact everything from the clothes we wear to the food we eat. And, as new data shows, it can also influence the stocks we buy. Investing platform Public's recent retail investor report found that while retail investors continue to...
Owning a Car Now Costs Over $1,000 a Month, on Average
The annual cost of owning a new car now adds up to more than $12,000 as prices related to insurance, auto loans and the vehicles themselves have all edged higher. AAA found in a new report that the average monthly cost of owning and operating a new vehicle increased from $894 per month in 2022 to $1,015 in 2023. That's an increase of $1,454 over the course of a year.
Millions of People Still Haven't Claimed Their 2021 Stimulus Checks
Millions of taxpayers still haven't claimed 2021 stimulus money that’s still on the table, according to a recent report. The U.S. government issued more than $930 billion in direct Economic Impact Payments as part of its COVID-19 relief efforts, sending out three rounds of stimulus checks: up to $1,200 per adult in April 2020, $600 in December 2020 and $1,400 in March 2021. These stimulus checks were technically advance payments of a fully refundable tax credit called the Recovery Rebate Credit. The credit was available for tax years 2020 and 2021, meaning that folks who didn't initially get their stimulus checks could have claimed them on the tax returns filed in spring 2021 and 2022.
The Best Blood Pressure Monitors for Your Money
Keeping a close eye on your blood pressure can go a long way in preventing, mitigating, and reversing various health conditions, including hypertension. But visiting your doctor every time you want to check your blood pressure isn’t realistic. Fortunately, there’s an easy solution to this problem: at-home blood pressure monitors. Available in a range of sizes and styles, these helpful devices allow you to check and track your blood pressure whenever you want without having to leave your home.
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