What May’s Jobs Report Means for Your Money
The U.S. added 139,000 jobs in May and wages are up 3.9% year over year. Sounds like a win, right? Not so fast. While...
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240 Paychecks: Are You Making the Most of Your Social Security?
Here’s a stat that might stop you in your tracks: Most retirees receive around 240 Social Security paychecks over the...
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“One Big, Beautiful Bill”: What the New Tax Proposal Could Mean for You
The name might sound more like a marketing slogan than legislation, but Washington’s latest tax proposal—the One Big...
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Those Financial Mailers in Your Mailbox? Here’s What They’re Not Telling You
Key Takeaways: Financial mailers often focus on just one topic—Medicare, Social Security, estate planning, or taxes—but...
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Young, Busy, and at Risk: Why You Can’t Ignore This Rising Health Trend
This one’s for you if you’re in your 20s, 30s, or 40s. You’re juggling your career, family, and maybe even your first...
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Money Lessons from Mom: Honoring the Heart Behind Your Financial Habits
Some of the most important financial wisdom doesn’t come from spreadsheets or podcasts—it comes from the woman who...
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Medicare Part D in 2025: How to Smooth Out Prescription Costs
Big changes are coming to Medicare prescription plans—and if you expect high out-of-pocket drug costs, you’ll definitely...
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Is Starbucks a Coffee Shop—or a Bank in Disguise?
You've probably never walked into a Starbucks and thought, “Wow, this place feels like a bank.” But maybe you should. I...
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The Financial Costs of Aging: What Will Your Final Chapter Cost You?
No one likes to think about it, but it's something we all need to plan for: aging isn’t just emotional—it’s expensive...
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What Tax Papers Should You Keep—and For How Long?
You’ve handed over your paperwork, signed the return, and filed your taxes—whew! But before you stuff everything in a...
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Denied a Medicare Advantage Claim? Here’s Why You Should Fight It
Let’s be real: getting a denial letter from your Medicare Advantage plan can feel overwhelming and unfair. You’re doing...
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Not All Debt Is Bad: How to Use Debt as a Tool—Not a Trap
Debt often gets a bad rap, and for good reason—especially when it spirals out of control. But not all debt is created...
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