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What Claims Adjusters Are Thinking vs What They're Saying
After a natural disaster, few of us are at our best, but here's what to keep in mind when you're interacting with your insurance company's claims adjuster.
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Looking to Make a Job Change? How to Stand Out Like a Pro
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Best Cash Cows to Buy
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Personal Finance
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Read, Reset, Repeat: 6 Summer Books to Clear Your Mind (or Totally Escape It)
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By Choncé Maddox Published
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Four Takeaways From Filing Your Taxes to Boost Your Financial Future
Now that another tax season is in the rearview mirror for most of us, what lessons can you take from what you learned about your finances to plan for the future?
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What Claims Adjusters Are Thinking vs What They're Saying
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Taxes
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Tax Season 2025: Live Updates, News, Tax Filing Tips and Strategies
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Trump Tariff Plan: Which States Would Be Hit the Hardest?
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IRS Income Tax Refund Schedule 2025: When Will Your Refund Arrive?
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Financial Security vs Financial Freedom: What's the Difference?
Having the ability to pivot without worrying about financial support is where financial security becomes financial freedom.
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Five Questions to Ask Before Leaving the Workforce to Become a Full-Time Parent
Leaving the workforce is a big decision, but one many couples make after welcoming a child.
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What's Driving Decentralized Finance?
What exactly does DeFi mean, and what's driving its rise?
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Retirement
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Social Security Under Trump: Live Updates to Keep You Up to Date
Social Security Blog Social Security is undergoing big changes in 2025 under President Trump. Get live daily news, updates, tips and analysis to help you navigate the developments.
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Customer Services are Strained at the SSA, You Should Plan Around These Federal Holidays
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By Donna LeValley Published
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10 Riskiest Places to Give Your Social Security Number
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Real Estate
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How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House? Key Expenses to Know
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Is a Backyard Pool Worth It? What to Know Before Buying a Home With One
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How to Find Foreclosed Homes: Best Foreclosure Listings Sites
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Economic Forecasts
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Spending Pause is Likely Temporary
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