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Retirees, Make the Most of Your Home Equity
Budgeting A home equity loan or home equity line of credit may be perfect for your retirement finances. But don't delay; a fee increase is coming.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein Published
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The Holidays Won’t Be Canceled
Smart Buying Malls will be quieter, but consumers will still go shopping.
By Sandra Block Published
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COVID-19 Drives Used-Car Sales Boom
Buying & Leasing a Car Commuters afraid of public transportation in a pandemic have been scooping up wheels.
By Jim Patterson Published
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How to Pick the Right Medicare Plans for You
Healthy Living on a Budget As you're signing up for Medicare, you must learn the basics of Medicare Part A, Part B, Part D, medigap plans, Medicare Advantage plans and even doughnut holes. We'll help you sort out the confusion about signing up for Medicare -- and much more.
By Catherine Siskos Published
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High-Tech Aids for Aging in Place
Caregiving Apple Watch and other technology provides fast feedback, comfort for older users, and a powerful assist for caregivers.
By Catherine Siskos Published
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How to Catch a Rock-Bottom Rate
Buying & Leasing a Car Rates on everything from home mortgages to car loans are at record lows. We’ll tell you how to qualify for the best rates.
By Sandra Block Published
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The Five Top Consumer Complaints
Smart Buying Here are the top five complaints from a survey of state and local agencies from 19 states.
By the editors of Kiplinger's Personal Finance Published
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The Right Fit Car for Older Drivers
Buying & Leasing a Car Anticipate how changes in lifestyle and health might affect the kind of vehicle you will need over time.
By Katherine Reynolds Lewis Published
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Rewards for Cell-Phone Customers
Smart Buying Some major cell-phone companies offer options worth checking out.
By Lisa Gerstner Published
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