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6 Things that Seem Unrelated to Finances But Are Important To Know


When you think finances, you probably think about a few things: how much you make at work, how much you spend, and the state of your loans, accounts, and investments. But there are other factors in life that will have just as much of an effect on your long term financial state even though we rarely think about them in that sense...
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In This Hot Used Car Market, Used Plug-Ins Can Be a Deal

With used car prices soaring and the cost of gas up nearly $1 over last year, a used electric vehicle — either a plug-in hybrid or an all-electric car — could be a real money saver. The price of used cars has risen 48% year over year, ...

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How to Get the Best Amazon Black Friday 2021 Deals

Amazon Black Friday deals have launched. The retailer announced overnight on Oct. 4 that it was releasing "Black Friday-worthy" sales immediately. If you thought seeing holiday merchandise around Halloween was early, Amazon is now taking t...

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The Ultimate Shopping Guide: 8 Proven Ways to Get the Best Deals Online

Online shopping has become a routine part of life. With a few clicks or taps, you can buy virtually anything. But before you restock on toilet paper or purchase those trendy sneakers from the ad in your Instagram feed, make sure you’r...

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Let’s Get Real About Health Costs in Retirement

You won’t pay for health care in retirement with one lump sum. That’s the way these expenses are often presented, though, and the amounts are terrifying. Fidelity Investments, for example, says a couple retiring in 2019 at age 65 will ...

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Free Ways to Protect Your Mental Health

Remember December 2019, approximately 40 years ago? It was a world where much of the country was focused on the holidays and new year, rather than toilet-paper supplies, a recession or the chance of loved ones getting infected by a dangerou...

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Does Medicare Cover Home Health Care?

Medicare generally covers home health care services, including home health aides and certain therapies. To qualify for coverage, though, you'll have to meet certain requirements. And for some services, you'll be responsible for part of the ...

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3 Ways to Thrive With Teenage Workers in a Tight Job Market

Lingering labor shortages may encourage small businesses to hire more teenagers or try to keep them on the payroll after summer ends — moves that can bring three advantages to businesses willing to put in some extra effort, experts sa...

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What Job Makes the Most Money?

If you were to guess the job that makes the most money, bet you'd say doctor, right? And if you saw the government's list of the highest-paying occupations, you would see that you're correct. Highly specialized medical occupations account ...

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6 Packing and Planning Tips for Long-Term Travel

So you’ve decided to take your remote career on the road and are preparing for traveling long-term internationally as a digital nomad. The remote work lifestyle opens up opportunities to visit all the places on your bucket list. But h...

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How to Bank When You Can’t Get to a Bank

Getting to a bank branch can be a challenging task, especially if you have limited transportation options or live far from your bank. In fact, if you live in a rural area, it’s likely that your community may have lost more bank branch...

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7 Work-From-Home Essentials

Working from home is often a combination of comfort and chaos. "Where people spend their time really matters," says Matthew A. Finn, founder of Cognitive Design in Atlanta. "It makes a big difference to your quality of life ... and it real...

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25 Tech Business Ideas for 2021

If you’re looking to start a business with high earning potential, you’ve probably looked into some tech business ideas. And why wouldn’t you? In 2019, the estimated economic output of the technology industry was $1.8 tri...

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