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$425 Million Google Class Action Lawsuit: Do You Qualify for a Payout?
Google was found liable for violating the privacy of 98 million users in a class action lawsuit. Are you one of them?
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I'm a Government Employee and Need to Get By Until the Shutdown Ends. What Can I Do?
The second-longest shutdown in history is leaving many federal workers with bills due and no paycheck to cover them. Here's what you can do to get by.
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15 Money-Saving Travel Tips for Retirees
travel Globetrotting in your golden years doesn't have to cost a fortune. Here are some ways to cut down on your travel expenses.
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Should You Get a Long-Term or Short-Term CD Before the Fed Meeting in October?
Is a long-term or short-term CD better to open before the Fed meeting this week? Here's what you need to know.
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15 Social Security Tasks You Can Do Online
retirement Why visit a government office to get your Social Security business done? You can do much of that online.
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Where to Move Your Money Before the Next Fed Meeting
Savings rates remain high for now. But with the Fed likely to cut rates at its October meeting, it's time for savers to lock in rates now.
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I Have $150,000 That I Don't Need Anytime Soon, But I Don't Want to Put it in the Market. What Should I Do?
My strategy offers a guaranteed return that can earn you thousands effortlessly.
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Want the Maximum Social Security Check in 2026? Here's What You Need to Do Now
As 2025 winds down, the maximum Social Security check sits at $5,108. Want the top-tier payout in 2026 — or at least the biggest check possible down the line? Act before the ball drops.
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CMS Brings Back Furloughed Staff for Open Enrollment Lifeline
The government has recalled approximately 3,000 workers to assist with Medicare and ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment.
