Why Retirement Savings Plans Fall Short — and 6 Easy Habits That Can Help You Win
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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
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Cardiologists Explain Why the Cholesterol Number People Focus on May Not Be the Most Important One
Is high cholesterol being blown out of proportion, or is it something you really shouldn’t dismiss? If you’ve come across mixed messages online, you’re not the only one.…
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Americans Are Sitting on $27 Billion in Unused Gift Cards. Here Are 6 Ways to Turn Them Into Cash
Take a look in your junk drawer. Chances are, there’s money in there.
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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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Before starting that blood pressure medication, a doctor says there are 6 things many physicians never explain
What if there were six important facts about high blood pressure that your doctor may never have mentioned? It may sound like a big claim, but high blood pressure is one of the…
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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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How to Deal with Dealer Fees and Haggle for a Car's Total Price
One of the most frustrating parts of buying a car is dealing with so-called “gotcha” fees. Dealers may tack on documentation charges, acquisition fees, prep fees, and other items…
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