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How to set financial limits for holiday visits
For many, visiting family for the winter holidays is a question of “how” rather than “if.” But this year, higher costs may make travel less expensive, especially when combined with other life changes — such as moving across the country, going to school or getting married. Best way to tame vacation travel costs? Set financial […]
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Should you sign up for Social Security before 2023 COLA starts?
(Kylie Hagen) The average Social Security check is set to jump to about $147 next year, thanks to a historic 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). This is exciting news for seniors who are already claiming benefits, but it begs a question for those who qualify but haven’t yet registered: Should they claim before the end of […]
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The 2023 savings credit is available to more taxpayers than ever before
(Dan Caplinger) Everyone can benefit from saving for retirement. But especially when times are tough, it’s hard to find money to allocate. Anytime you can get help, it is worth taking advantage of it. The federal government has been concerned about making sure low- and middle-income Americans are ready for retirement. That’s why legislators created […]
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How does a student loan a nerd to pay off her debts
Anna Benson Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world financial questions. This week, another episode of our series “How the Nerds Do It,” It’s where we talk with Nerds about how they personally deal with the issues they write about every day. In this episode we talk with Student Loans Nerd […]
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IRA limits rise in 2023. Here’s what retirement savers need to know.
(Morri Bachmann) Building a nest egg is an important thing to do if you want to retire in a comfortable way. Sure, you can tell yourself you’re going back to Social Security — but doing so could lead to a serious income shortfall in the future. Now when it comes to saving for retirement, you […]
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Not a fan of work? Joining the FIRE movement might be right for you
(Stephon Walters) FIRE movement – which means “Financial independence, early retirement“- encourages people to deliberately take the financial steps needed to achieve financial independence at a young age. While most FIRE enthusiasts aim to do so in their forties, many do so in their thirties or early fifties.” FIRE is knowing what is perfect for […]
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Unprotected wildlife is imported into the United States at an 11 times greater rate than protected animals
Este Kotze / AP Global demand for exotic pets increasinga trend caused in part by social media and the shift from physical pet stores to Online Markets. United State One of the biggest Wildlife Trade Markets. and us new search It identified a staggering number of wild animals that are not regulated and brought into […]
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Unprotected wildlife is imported into the United States at an 11 times greater rate than protected animals
Este Kotze / AP Global demand for exotic pets increasinga trend caused in part by social media and the shift from physical pet stores to Online Markets. United State One of the biggest Wildlife Trade Markets. and us new search It identified a staggering number of wild animals that are not regulated and brought into […]
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Save your money and keep your cool – Black Friday starts now
Tommy Tindall October is the new Black Friday. At least that’s the impression some retailers give. Target and Amazon are heading into the hot month with big discount events this week and the next in a row. Shoppers may find early sales a good way to do this Saving Money On gifts now. But don’t […]
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3 steps to reduce the cost of your debt
Sarah Rathner Does the thought of dealing with your debt make you want to go back to bed? More than 1 in 5 Americans (22%) are likely to put off a debt repayment plan, according to June 2022 survey From NerdWallet made online by Harris Poll. That’s a lot of procrastination, and it’s no wonder […]