Banking
The real reason the $1 bill doesn’t change
The $1 bill has gone mostly unchanged since 1929. Why hasn’t George gotten an upgrade?
July 22, 2020
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Scams
‘Smishing’ is the latest scam making the rounds
Text messaging is replacing phone calls in fraud schemes.
July 20, 2020
Social Security
Will your pension reduce your Social Security benefits?
Don't forget about the Government Pension Offset program.
July 20, 2020
Scams
Are those ‘unclaimed property’ notices legit? Here’s how to get what you’re owed
State officials are holding nearly $100 billion in unclaimed property. There's an easy way to find out if any of that belongs to you.
July 17, 2020
Banking
Should the Postal Service get back into the banking business?
A growing chorus of voices suggests the time has come.
July 16, 2020
Are you part of the middle class? This calculator can tell you
What it takes to be middle class in every state.
July 15, 2020
This Social Security mistake costs the average American over $100,000
Itchy trigger fingers are costing people trillions of dollars every year
July 14, 2020
Retirement
Want to retire and live in an RV full-time? 8 things you need to know
Take it from two couples that made the dream a reality.
July 14, 2020
Planning
The man who beat the scratch-off lottery
He had a system, and the system worked.
July 6, 2020
Taxes
Why some taxpayers face a desperate wait for IRS refunds this year
Millions are waiting as the IRS slowly resumes operations.
July 6, 2020
Shopping
The psychology behind deal hunting
Spending money makes us feel guilty and the best deals online today can mitigate those feelings. Uncover the psychology behind deal hunting in today’s post.
July 1, 2020
Real Estate
The surprising problem with open layout homes
Almost every show on HGTV seems to encourage knocking out a wall and creating one large oasis of entertaining.
June 30, 2020
Planning
What to do if your kid’s emergency fund is … you
Financial planners urge parents to map out a strategy that makes sense in the long run.
June 26, 2020
Deals
5 little-known credit card benefits that can unlock big savings
Here’s what you need to know so you don’t miss out.
June 23, 2020
Mistakes
This Social Security mistake will cost you thousands — and there’s no good way to fix it
A cautionary tale.
June 17, 2020
Real Estate
America’s oldest mall now features dozens of micro-apartments
The mall’s top two floors were converted into 48 micro-loft apartments, which range in size from 225 to 800 square feet,
June 8, 2020
Real Estate
Paint your door this color — it can boost your home’s value by over $6000
Choosing the right colors can have a big impact on sale price.
June 7, 2020
Shopping
Amazon’s top mosquito bite treatment is a $10 ‘Shark Tank’ product
Bug Bite Thing contains no chemicals.
June 5, 2020
Real Estate
The U.S map redrawn as 50 states with equal population
What state would you end up living in?
May 23, 2020
Real Estate
Should you consider a reverse mortgage now?
A reverse mortgage could be exactly the right tool at the right time. Or it could be an expensive mistake.
May 21, 2020