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Do you know the things Medicare doesn’t cover, and will you be able to afford them?

July 1, 2022 admin No Comments

By the time you turn 65, you probably have a good feel for what health insurance does and doesn’t cover. But Medicare is a different beast – and there are some surprising things that don’t fall under Medicare’s umbrella. Medicare is the federal government’s health insurance coverage for people age 65 and older, and other…

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‘The key is not to be paralyzed by fear.’ Now is the time to be proactive before higher rates show up on your credit card bills.

July 1, 2022 admin No Comments

Credit card debt can be difficult to manage even in the best of times, but increasingly high interest rates are adding to that challenge. In June, the Federal Reserve announced a 0.75% increase to the federal funds rate – its largest hike in almost 30 years. Increases to this rate tend to make borrowing more…

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4 types of cars you should never let your teen buy, and why a Tesla might be among them

June 30, 2022 admin No Comments

It’s time for your teen to buy a car. You’ll want to set some ground rules. The last thing you want is to put your child into the driver’s seat of the wrong car. The best way to avoid disagreements is to set clear expectations and boundaries with your teen before the car browsing begins….

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The rational approach you can take when a friend or family member owes you money

June 30, 2022 admin No Comments

Your sibling asked you to cover their rent for a couple of months while they were between jobs. Or maybe you loaned a friend a few hundred bucks for a car repair they couldn’t afford. You’d do anything to help those you love. And you did. But what should you do when they don’t pay…

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Do you miss business trips? Here’s when the industry is expected to recover.

June 29, 2022 admin No Comments

If you’re a former jet-setter who hasn’t taken a business trip in years, continue to hang in there. Business travel dropped in 2020 and 2021, and it’s still not back. US hotel business travel revenue for 2022 is expected to be 23% below pre-pandemic levels, according to an April report from the American Hotel &…

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Can you afford a road trip this summer? Here’s how to do it and save money.

June 28, 2022 admin No Comments

This article is reprinted by permission from NerdWallet. A summer road trip used to be a cost-effective, easy getaway. This year, soaring gas prices and expensive rental cars might make you think twice about hitting the road. According to the American Automobile Association, a federation of motor clubs throughout North America, the average gas price…

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These cars are cute and cheap, and no one else has them — how you can get one

June 28, 2022 admin No Comments

If you drive your cute, imported Nissan Figaro to a cars-and-coffee meetup, you’ll be mobbed with fans. Meanwhile, the rich guy across from you is all alone with his Ferrari RACE, -2.86% because everyone’s already seen that car. At least that’s what importer Gary Duncan says after selling these unique foreign cars, many of them…

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US stock indexes book biggest daily drop in over a week despite strong economic data

June 27, 2022 admin No Comments

Major US stock indexes posted their biggest declines in more than a week on Monday as investors weighed stronger-than-expected data on durable goods against expectations for a slowing economy that could limit the magnitude of Federal Reserve rate increases. What happened The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, -0.20% finished down by 62.42 points, or 0.2%,…

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Inflation is hitting small businesses hardest in these cities and states

June 27, 2022 admin No Comments

Consumers are spending more on goods and services, but they aren’t the only ones feeling a pinch. Small-business owners are facing their own constraints: higher prices and delays for supplies they need to serve their customers. Small businesses have fewer options than their bigger counterparts. When the going gets tough, they often lack the other…

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How can you keep up with the cost of prescriptions? Here are some ways to save.

June 24, 2022 admin No Comments

The cost of prescription drugs in the US can be enough to make you sick. What you pay varies enormously depending on the drug, the pharmacy, your insurance plan and your deductible, among many other factors. A drug that may have been cheap or at least affordable the last time you filled it could be…

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