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Amazon Health Care Has a New Virtual Clinic: Amazon Clinic
Amazon’s latest foray into health care is Amazon Clinic, offering retail customers treatment for a range of ailments. But don’t expect to actually see anyone.
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5 of the Best Preferred Stock ETFs for High and Stable Dividends
ETFs While you can easily purchase individual preferred stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) allow you to reduce your risk by investing in baskets of preferreds.
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4 Steps to Take if You Lose Your Job Near Retirement
Being let go from a job later in life can lead to financial disaster, but there are some things you can do to help lessen the damage.
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Divorcing a Trustee: Do You Need a Prenuptial?
For any corporate trustee you choose, there should be some minimum requirements, and it’s best to check its reputation ahead of time to find out if its trust relationships end amicably.
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5 Mistakes Veterans Most Often Make When Filing for Disability Benefits
Our military takes care of us, and when they are injured, sick or unable to work, the VA can help take care of them. For a successful benefits claim, here are some mistakes to avoid.
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Don’t Poke the Bear! How to Respond to Angry Customers
Arguing, doubling down and refusing to negotiate could make matters worse, so it’s best to aim for a win-win solution. And if that doesn’t work…
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Amazon vs. Walmart: Who Has the Cheaper Grocery Prices?
A study finds Amazon handily beat Walmart for the lowest prices on food and consumables. In other categories, things tightened up.
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States Sending Stimulus Checks in December 2022
Residents in these states could get an additional holiday gift this month in the form of a state "stimulus" payment.
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Claire’s, Your Kids’ First Jewelry Store, Goes From Malls to Macy’s
The shopping center staple has teamed up with mall anchor Macy’s to open shops-within-a-shop
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Savings vs. Checking Accounts: Which One Should You Use?
Savings accounts and checking accounts have different uses, so it's worth knowing which is right for you.
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Doing Your Retirement Income Planning in the Right Order Matters
A strong retirement income strategy considers many factors, including the retiree’s unique financial resources and needs. How and when you tackle them is critical.
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What Time Is the Stock Market Open Today?
Markets When does the market open? True, the stock market does have regular hours, but trading doesn't stop when the major exchanges close.
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McDonald’s Gold Card: The Mysterious Piece of Plastic That Gets You Free Food for Life
Order from the McDonald’s app in December for a shot at winning a rare McDonald’s McGold Card and free food for life.
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The 9 Best High-Yield ETFs to Buy Now
Investing for Income These high-yield ETFs show that there's no shortage of ways to balance risk and reward in the quest for better-than-average income.
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How Parents Can Teach Their Kids About Cryptocurrency
Starting with explaining the concept of money to begin with can help them grasp the concept of digital currencies.
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How Do You Overcome Stage Fright? These 6 Tips Can Help
Many people fear public speaking more than they fear death, yet advancing professionally could depend on whether you make a good impression when you step up to the microphone.
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Target, Starbucks Team Up for Curbside Pickup
Drive to Target, pick up your stuff — and get coffee without leaving the car. Prefer to stay home altogether? Buy into an offer of free home delivery from Target for a year.
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These Pricey Short-term, High-yield Bond Funds Are Worth It
Boutique, research-driven bond portfolios from David Sherman battle inflation, the Fed and more.
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2 Ways Retirees Can Defuse a Tax Bomb (It’s Not Too Late!)
If you’re retired and find yourself sitting on a “tax bomb,” you may think there’s nothing you can do. But two strategies could seriously reduce your taxes in retirement.
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5 Trends in High-Net-Worth Philanthropy
Wealthy families and organizations are giving more to charity but also targeting funding to fewer grants in their efforts to create bigger impacts.
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How to Get Approved for a Credit Card You Want
Get approved for a credit card before you apply, or at least increase your odds of approval.
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6 Ways a DAF Can Make Your Year-End Giving Better Than Ever
Giving appreciated assets instead of cash could be the most tax-smart move you can make with a donor-advised fund, but wait, there's more…
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Life Insurance Strategies to Consider When You Own a Family Business
Not only can life insurance replace lost income, but it can help with estate taxes and provide a sense of fairness for family members who don’t participate in the business.
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Short-Term Investments to Protect Against Inflation and Market Volatility
Rates on Series I savings bonds, T-bills and fixed annuities are all above historical averages and could serve investors well during turbulent times like these.
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What’s the Difference Between Average and Actual Rate of Return?
An average rate of return can mask losses over time, so what investors really want to keep an eye on is the actual rate of return.
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Can You Build a Retirement Income Plan With Both Risk and Reliability?
Two strategies for making retirement savings last — probability-based income planning and guaranteed income planning — can help ensure you have what you need in your golden years, but which is right for you?
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5 Financial Wellness Tips to Help Weather the Winter
You can regain some control over today’s money pressures by exploring your employer's financial support options and benefits, making plans to save and taking other simple actions.
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10 Common Investing Mistakes That Can Easily Be Avoided
Some of these missteps might be a given when you’re starting out. A financial adviser offers tips on how to stay on track for years to come.
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I'm a New Widow. Who Are the Experts I Should Consult?
A support network of experts who can help a new widow can be just as important as your personal support network at such a difficult time.
