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30 Delicious Destinations for Your Next Retirement Road Trip
Whether you’re craving the nostalgic taste of juicy BBQ or fresh-caught seafood straight from the ocean, this culinary road trip promises retirees a mouth-watering dive into the heart of the local food scene, one stop at a time.
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Dealing With a Bad HOA Board? This Book Could Be Your Battle Plan
'Bad HOA' by Luke Carlson empowers homeowners to push back against unfairness, offering advice on dealing with challenging homeowners associations (HOAs).
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Advisers Face a Fiduciary Challenge When Discussing Alternatives to Trump Accounts
While Trump Accounts offer some benefits for early savings, investment advisers need to be cautious when recommending alternatives like 529 plans or Roth IRAs, as those suggestions could create fiduciary conflicts.
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Financial Advisers: Here's How to Help Soon-to-Be Married Clients Get Their Financial House in Order
Getting married changes a couple's life in more ways than one, so it's a good idea to discuss financial and legal issues like pre-/postnuptial agreements, estate plans and life insurance.
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How to Safely Get Your Amazon Packages This Season
Worried about porch pirates? From Amazon lockers to secure lock boxes, here’s how to protect your holiday deliveries.
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FAFSA Advice for 2025
A new federal financial aid application drops on October 1 — and being an early bird will likely pay off.
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Best Early Prime Deals from Amazon's Big Deal Days Sale
You don't have to wait for October to shop these early Prime Day deals on tech, travel gear, TVs and more on Amazon.
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Five Fabulous Glamping Resorts for Outdoor Luxury
Glamping, or glamorous camping, offers older travelers a chance to reconnect with nature in comfort. These glamping spots range from the simple to the decadent.
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Student Loan Shake-Up: What the OBBB Means for Parent PLUS Borrowers, From a Financial Aid Expert
For students starting a new program on/after July 1, 2026, loans will be capped at $20,000 annually, and parents can borrow no more than $65,000 total, a big change from the unlimited borrowing setup.
