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Why You Should Get Whole Life Insurance After the Fed Meeting
Now is a good time to diversify your retirement portfolio with a whole life insurance policy.
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How To Get the Best Savings Account Bonuses
A savings account bonus gives your savings a head start while taking advantage of today's historically high interest rates. Here's what you need to know.
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Why a 5-year CD is Your Best Bet After the Fed Meeting
Despite the rate cut at the Fed meeting in October, you still have time to lock in historically high interest rates with a 5-year CD.
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With Mortgage Rates Dipping, Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House?
Now that the Fed has started cutting rates, is it a good time to think about getting back into the market?
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Should You Refinance Your Mortgage Now That the Fed Just Cut Rates?
The Fed just cut rates, so mortgage refinance rates will be cheaper. Should you act now, or wait?
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With the Fed Rate Cut, Should You Sell Your House Now or Wait?
The Fed cut rates at its September meeting for the first time in four years, with more on the way. Is it time to think about selling your house?
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The Social Security Test Every Wealthy Retiree Must Take
When you work and collect Social Security benefits before your FRA, you are subject to the Retirement Earning Test that could result in a temporary reduction of your benefits.
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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.




