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The Penny Is Dead, So Why Is the U.S. Mint Bringing Them Back?Collection Taxes While circulation ended in 2025, "dual-date" pennies are officially here. Here's why the IRS treats these coins differently from pocket change.
By Kate Schubel
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How Are I Bonds Taxed? 8 Common Situations to Know for 2026Bonds Series I U.S. savings bonds are a popular investment, but the federal income tax consequences are anything but straightforward.
By Joy Taylor
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Ready to Splurge in Retirement? Ask Yourself These 3 Questions FirstWant to spend your hard-won retirement savings but feel guilty about it? Don't. If you can answer these three questions, you have permission to splurge.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Your Alma Mater Wants to Sell You Insurance. Should You Buy It?From life insurance to auto coverage, alumni programs offer another way to shop — but not always the cheapest one.
By Paige Cerulli
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Why This Millionaire at 53 Credits Warren Buffett for His Success"I feel like I got a lot better at investing when I started listening to Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger."
By Joyce Lamb
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How Much Should You Save in An Emergency Fund?We'll show you how much to save in an emergency fund and strategies to help you reach your goals.
By Sean Jackson
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50 Digital Tools to Make Extra Cash in RetirementCheck out 50 tools and apps to help you jumpstart your retirement side hustle with confidence.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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10 Worst Things to Buy at CostcoSmart Buying Costco gets big ups from shoppers and shopping experts alike for its high-quality products and low prices. However, it's not always the wisest choice to buy these products in bulk.
By Bob Niedt
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10 Cities With the Cheapest Groceries in the USIf you live in one of these 10 cities, you're paying less than the rest of the country to keep your fridge stocked.
By Rachael Green
