Which states in the U.S. are the happiest?
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Retirement
Trump administration needs to focus on less sugar, not different sugar, consumer group says
Americans need to reduce the amount of added sugar they eat, not just switch to another kind of sugar, the
AI is supercharging scams, while regulations lag, consumer group says
This is worrisome news. Emerging generative AI technologies are fueling a dramatic rise in online scams and fraud, with devastating
Have you ever received money from a class action lawsuit?
On Saturday, I was surprised to receive a $2 check from the Gudgel v. Reynolds class action lawsuit. The plaintiffs
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Every week I write a free email newsletter with 10 financial tips. I thought you might find my final Black
Nursing homes illegally and aggressively pursue family and friends when residents’ bills aren’t paid, report says
It’s upsetting when your older relatives are in failing health and need to go to a nursing home. That stress
Labor Department finalizes rule tightening retirement savings advice
Millions of workers who are saving for retirement and rely on advice from professionals on how to invest their savings will be better protected under a new rule finalized Monday by the U.S. Department of Labor. The Retirement Security Rule, also called the Fiduciary Rule, updates the definition of an investment advice provider.
Best wishes on Easter Sunday
Planning ahead, I decided to try to see what I could find that was new for an Easter lunch that with fit in my new, low-fat Dean Ornish meal plan. I found Chicken-less Mandarin Orange Morsels, mashed potatoes, and green beans at Trader Joe’s. At Safeway at the end of a long shopping trip, I found some hot cross buns.
Steps for how to begin growing savings
Do you have accumulated debt, maybe from student loans, credit cards, car loans, or overspending? Are you savings money for the future? Although a lot of people struggle with saving, it’s possible to gradually building small savings into large sums. Here are some ways to help you begin to save or build up your savings, offered by the FDIC.