Latest articles by Stacy Rapacon
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25 Best College Majors for a Lucrative Career
college One way to increase your chances of earning a good living is to pick a college major that prepares you to work in a field that pays well. Here are some of the best options and how you might expect to fare.
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8 Risky Jobs That Pay Big Bucks
career planning From professional athletes to police officers, some jobs carry more risks than others. If you don’t mind possible injury or even the possibility of death, here are some dangerous jobs that offer financial compensation for the risks.
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Last-minute Gifts That Save Money All Year
spending Supply chain issues may not have motivated you to buy early and now you’re panicked. No need to worry; we’ve got you covered.
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What You Must Know About Tipping While Traveling
Travel Relax, you're on vacation. Use these six tips to establish a tipping plan that eliminates stress.
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Estate Planning During the Pandemic
Coronavirus and Your Money Here’s how to prepare for the worst in this terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year.
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College During COVID
Paying for College Students and their families must be ready to adapt to the changes in the way they attend—and possibly pay for—college.
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Find a Great Place to Retire
happy retirement Our cities provide plenty of space to spread out without skimping on health care or other amenities.
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31 Cheapest U.S. Cities for Early Retirement
Making Your Money Last A low cost of living and economic stability make these places to live attractive to early retirees who might want to pursue a second act during retirement.
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10 Great Places to Retire If You Hate the Cold
retirement Are you hoping to retire your snow gear when you exit the workforce?
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14 Expensive Places to Retire That Are Worth It
retirement Where you ultimately choose to retire doesn't always come down to dollars and cents.
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12 Surprisingly Great Places to Retire in the Midwest
places to live America's Heartland has not been getting a lot of love lately.
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16 Great Places to Retire in the South
retirement One strategy for selecting your retirement destination: Follow the birds.
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20 Great Places to Retire Near the Mountains
retirement Retirement may afford you the perfect time to gain some perspective in life—and what better place to do it than in the mountains?
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29 Great Places to Retire Near the Beach
retirement The lapping waves.
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10 of the Happiest Places to Retire in the U.S.
retirement A state of happiness cannot be pinpointed on a map.
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50 Best Places to Retire in the U.S.
retirement We picked 50 of the best places to retire -- one per state -- for 2019 based on factors important to retirees including living costs, lifestyle, heath care and safety.
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6 Great Places to Retire in New England
places to live Turning leaves for fall.
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30 Cheapest Places Where You'll Really Want to Retire
retirement When you're trying to balance a fixed income with an enjoyable retirement, cost of living is a crucial factor to consider.
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12 Great Small Towns for Retirement
retirement Don't overlook the big benefits of retiring to a small town.
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10 Financial Commandments for Your 30s
Financial Planning In your 30s? You've gotten your financial feet under you. Time to thrive — and plan for the future.
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10 Financial Commandments for Your 20s
Budgeting Thou shalt not be broke forever.
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Early Retirement Cities: 21 Great Places Near the Mountains to Retire
Making Your Money Last Once you've made that difficult climb to achieve financial independence early, why not enjoy some literal climbs in your early retirement?
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Best States to Retire 2018: All 50 States Ranked for Retirement
retirement We rank all 50 states for retirement from the best state to retire (South Dakota) to the worst state to retire (New York). Where does your state rank for retirement?
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Great Places to Retire Early Near the Beach
Making Your Money Last Lazing about the beach is a common retirement dream, but expensive oceanfront housing costs are often a big wake-up call.
