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Why a 5-year CD is Still Your Best Bet After the Fed Meeting
With the rate pause at the March Fed meeting, you still have time to lock in historically high interest rates with a 5-year CD.
By Rachael Green
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Hail Damage Insurance Claims: Are They Worth the Hassle?
Before filing a hail damage insurance claim, understand the potential costs, risks and whether it's worth the effort. Learn when to file and when to pay out of pocket.
By Paige Cerulli
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Paramount+ Is Offering a Deal Just in Time for a Packed Sports Calendar
A limited-time streaming deal could help sports fans cut costs ahead of March Madness, MLB Opening Day and more.
By Carla Ayers
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Social Security Garnishment Rules: What Retirees Need to Know
Do you know who can garnish your monthly Social Security benefit? Or take the funds from your bank account? Learn how to protect your benefits from creditors.
By Donna LeValley
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10 Worst Things to Keep in Your Wallet
Scams Storing a spare key, your passport card or any other important item in your wallet leaves you open to identity theft — or worse.
By Bob Niedt
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The 8 Financial Documents You Should Always Shred
Sponsored by LifeLock
Identity Theft The financial documents piling up at home put you at risk of fraud. Learn the eight types of financial documents you should always shred to protect yourself.
By Paige Cerulli
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9 Easy Home Hardening Projects That Also Save on Insurance
These small projects can protect your home from the elements and might lower your home insurance premium.
By Paige Cerulli
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We've saved $3.1 million, but my husband still works. I want to travel!
We retired last year at 67. My husband works two days a week, but it's interfering with the dream vacations I want to plan. Help!
By Maurie Backman
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17 Ways to Cut Your Energy Bill
Whatever the direction of utility prices, it pays to make moves that reduce your energy usage. Here are 17 ways to use less energy at home and lower your utility bills.
By Daniel Bortz
