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Costco Direct: How It Works, Exclusive Deals and Bulk Savings
Discover how Costco Direct offers exclusive online deals, bulk-buying discounts, and direct-to-home shipping on furniture, appliances and more.
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Social Security Payment Delayed? Four Reasons Why
Social Security payments are a relied upon source of income in retirement. To keep them flowing make sure you don’t make these four mistakes.
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Want to Hire a Financial Planning Firm? Five Questions to Ask
The key to finding a financial planner who will do great work for you and your family is knowing what to look for during your search.
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Five Top Insurance Scams to Watch Out For
Scammers are always looking to take advantage of unsuspecting people, and insurance issues are prime targets. Here's how to avoid falling victim.
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The Viral TikTok "Door Knock Challenge"
The viral TikTok "Door Knock Challenge" is more than a prank, it poses serious security risks for homeowners. Learn how to protect your home, prevent property damage and stay safe.
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Use the 529 Grandparent Loophole To Maximize College Savings
Use the 529 grandparent loophole to fund a grandchild’s education without impacting their financial aid eligibility.
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8 Things No One Tells You About Retirement
Making Your Money Last As you advance toward retirement, it's a good idea to start sharpening the focus of your retirement vision.
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5 Best Commodity ETFs to Buy Now
ETFs Whether you're worried about inflation or just looking for alternative asset classes, these commodity ETFs offer exposure to popular raw materials.
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Iowa Tax Guide
State Tax Iowa state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, gas, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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11 Things Every Home Seller Should Do
real estate As a home seller, your goal is to sell your property quickly for the most money possible.
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4 Simple Rules for Proper E-mail Etiquette
business Follow these guidelines to prevent e-mail faux pas from leaving your mailbox.
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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts — February 2025
High-yield savings accounts can help you stay ahead of rising inflation. Here are some of the top options.
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Probate: The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Side of Estate Planning
We ask estate planning experts how to avoid probate. Because trust us, you don't want your assets to wind up there.
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The Six People You Need to Talk with Before Retiring — and the Best Questions to Ask
It takes a team of people to build a great retirement plan. Here are the experts you need to reach out to before you make your big move.
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Hilton Honors Card Bonus Offer Worth up to $780
Earn up to 130,000 Hilton Honors bonus points and up to a $200 annual credit with the American Express Surpass Card.
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Your Ideal Retirement Community: Five Questions to Ask When Making Your Choice
Before you settle on a retirement community do your homework with these questions.
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A Little-Known Tax Buster for Rich Retirees: Zero-Coupon DST
Maybe you've heard of using Delaware statutory trusts to defer taxes on real estate investments, but zero-coupon DSTs take those benefits a step further.
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Once You Hit 55, Is the Stock Market Still Your Best Bet?
If you're investing heavily in the twists and turns of the stock market in your 50s or 60s, you may be risking too much.
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10 Local Social Security Offices to Close After DOGE Cuts
Check this of 10 local Social Security Offices that have been or are in the process of being closed to see if your location is closing.
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Free (or Cheap) College for Seniors and Retirees in All 50 States
retirement Whether it's to complete a degree, gain new knowledge or just for fun, seniors and retirees can go or get back to school "on the cheap."
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10 Worst Things to Buy in Bulk at Costco
Smart Buying Costco gets big ups from shoppers and shopping experts alike for its high-quality products and low prices. However, it's not always the wisest choice to buy these products in bulk.
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Seven Ways to Reduce Taxes on Social Security Benefits in 2025
Social Security Minimizing taxes on Social Security is an essential consideration for many retirees.
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Eight Things Medicare Doesn't Cover
Healthy Living on a Budget Medicare Part A and Part B leave gaps in your healthcare coverage. But Medicare Advantage has problems, too.
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Want to Create a Lasting Legacy? Four Issues to Address
To ensure a lasting legacy, you must have a clear plan for how your wealth will transfer, including mitigating taxes and avoiding pitfalls for your heirs.
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Trump’s Plan to Eliminate Taxes on Social Security Forgets Your Children
Social Security A new analysis reveals that the policy change would mainly benefit high-earning retirees or those close to retirement.
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10 Worst Things to Buy on Amazon
spending It's not always cheaper on Amazon, and it's definitely not always worth it. Here are the top 10 things shoppers should avoid ordering from Amazon.
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Behind on Saving for Retirement? How to Catch Up and Retire Securely
It's never too late to start planning and saving for life after work.
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Don't Let Health Care Costs Wreck Your Retirement: Here's How
Four strategies to keep health care costs from tanking your retirement, especially before Medicare kicks in.
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How Confident Are You in Your Retirement Plan? Find Out With This Quiz
On a scale of 1 to 10, how confident are you in your retirement plan? This quick quiz will help you find out if it's on track, or whether it needs more work.
