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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
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The Average Social Security Check by Age
Compare your average Social Security check with others of your age, and plan for the future.
By Donna LeValley
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Find Hidden Savings With A Home Energy Audit
With rising energy prices and inflation, now's a great time to check the efficiency of your home and find the most cost-effective fixes.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein
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4 Ways to Make Debt Your Friend Instead of Your Frenemy
Debt can actually be a helpful tool, provided you understand the difference between good debt and bad debt and use it to optimize your financial strategy.
By Meagan Dow, CFA®, CFP®
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What Can You Do When E-Billing Leads to Missed Payments?
Email-only billing has created problems for some customers as bills land in spam folders and payment disputes ensue, not to mention heightened fraud risks.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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How to Keep Your Work Friends After You Retire
Work friends can make the toughest days better. While retiring changes your daily rhythm, it’s also a good time to curate a community built on shared passions. Here’s how.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Where to Move Your Money Before the Next Fed Meeting
Savings rates remain high for now. But with the Fed's next move up on the air, it's time for savers to lock in rates now.
By Donna LeValley
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Should You Get a Long-Term or Short-Term CD Before the March Fed Meeting?
Is a long-term or short-term CD better to open before the Fed meeting this week? Here's what you need to know.
By Erin Bendig
