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There is no government shutdown—for now. On Sept. 30, 2023, with a few hours to go before midnight, the House passed a bipartisan bill to fund…

Minnesota and Washington are the states that provide the best services and supports for frail older adults, younger people with disabilities, and their families, according to…

$16,130. That’s the smallest price any new car will carry in the 2024 model year unless something unexpected happens. That figure will get you a 2024 Nissan…

“Sheer panic.” That’s what Teddy Mars of Louisiana felt when his homeowners insurance company didn’t renew his policy in early 2023. The last remaining option left…

In 1994 a financial planner named William Bengen published an article that would take the retirement planning industry by storm. The paper had a simple yet…

With the resumption of college loan payments, borrowers are understandably bummed. Extra monthly debts are always burdensome, especially when you’ve had a break during the COVID…

“I’ve been rich and I’ve been poor, and I prefer rich,” my friend Jim Stovall told me. It’s just one of many things I learned from…

What Is A Nest Egg? A nest egg refers to the financial reserve or savings that one accumulates to use in the future, especially during retirement.…

Much of the northern half of the U.S. could see a milder winter in coming months thanks to a combination of the latest El Niño and ongoing…

Offer a definitive explanation of the Ring Around the Rosie nursery rhyme and children’s game — whether as a reference to the Black Plague or teenagers…