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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.
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Why Judge Judy Says Details Are Important in Contracts
A couple's disastrous experience with reclaimed wood flooring led to safety hazards and a lesson in the critical importance of detailed contracts.
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Best Jobs for Retirees
retirement Want to earn extra cash in retirement? Here are 20 of the best jobs to keep your mind and body in shape.
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The Best 3-Year CDs of 2025
Savings Our top 3-year CDs help you achieve your savings goals while outpacing inflation.
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