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More than $160 billion was spent by Americans last year through buy now, pay later plans, according to research released by Federal Reserve economists.
5 min read · Updated 2026-10-01The supporters of Proposition 42 want Californians to think it is needed to stop state lawmakers from reaching into the retirement savings of ordinary residents.
3 min read · Updated 2026-10-01Every fall, Medicare gives beneficiaries a chance to take another look at their coverage, and that review period is approaching. Beginning on October 1, plans for the coming year…
4 min read · Updated 2026-10-01It would be nice if the government handed out a summer allowance meant for warm-weather fun. While that may be wishful thinking, it’s easy to imagine how far the money could go:…
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9 min read · Updated 2026-10-01The Internal Revenue Service is moving more of its services onto consumers' smartphones with a new mobile app that gives taxpayers access to information that previously often…
3 min read · Updated 2026-10-01Baby Boomers are often described as set in their ways, but some of those habits can be surprisingly practical. While younger people may gravitate toward the newest conveniences…
6 min read · Updated 2026-10-01Retirees and people nearing retirement may still have time to trim long-term tax exposure with actions completed before Dec. 31.
3 min read · Updated 2026-10-01For a number of years, the federal government has used a tax credit to encourage lower-income workers to put money aside for retirement.
1 min read · Updated 2026-10-01For years, the federal government has used a tax credit to encourage lower-income workers to save for retirement.
4 min read · Updated 2026-10-01For workers whose pay can swing from one week to the next, the challenge of saving is not always whether to save at all. More often, it is figuring out how much can be set aside…
4 min read · Updated 2026-10-01My team at Motley Fool Money reviews dozens of savings accounts each year from leading banks and financial institutions. We look far beyond the headline APY and examine the…
2 min read · Updated 2026-10-01