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Top Bank Account Bonuses This Week, Plus a Bigger Savings APY Boost
If you're considering a bank switch, a sign-up bonus can make the move more rewarding. Many banks are offering cash incentives, sometimes worth several hundred dollars, for…
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Clinical studies point to this overlooked 3-cent spice as a rival to turmeric, yet many supplement buyers have never heard of it
There is a tiny, dark spice no bigger than a pinhead that costs only about three cents a day. In randomized controlled trials, it has been linked to lower blood pressure, reduced…
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30 Things a Car Mechanic May Not Tell You
Unless your car is brand new, it will probably need maintenance at some point, ranging from routine oil changes to major repairs. Most mechanics are honest, but some may try to…
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8 Tax Strategies That Can Backfire — and the Smarter Approach That Often Saves More
Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on Boldin.
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In Your 70s and Looking for Long-Term Care Coverage? Not Impossible, Experts Say
Most Americans will need long-term care at some point, yet only 3% of people over age 50 have long-term care insurance, according to research firm LIMRA.
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Ask Stacy: The Right Time to Start Social Security Benefits
Years ago, a reader named Linda wrote to me. Her husband had just turned 62 and wanted to start Social Security right away. She was upset.
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Spending Too Much on Streaming? 3 Ways to Cut Costs
Editor's Note: This story comes from CableTV.com.
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Four Medicare Mistakes New Enrollees Should Avoid, Including Some That Can Last a Lifetime
Retirement brings major changes, and one of the first is often dealing with the federal health insurance system.
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The Minimum Payment Trap: 7 Bank Secrets You Need to Know
You open your credit card bill, see the minimum amount due, and feel relieved. $87 sounds doable.
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Ask Stacy: How Do I Know If I Have Enough to Retire?
When I was working on Wall Street, back when I was a stockbroker and thought I knew more than I did, couples would come into my office nearly every week and settle into the chairs…
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6 Nutrition Myths Women Should Stop Believing
Online advice and conversations among friends can make it hard to know what’s actually best to eat. Many women want to make healthy choices, but a lot of the information…
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