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Eight Reasons Why Your Home Insurance Costs Are Surging
Home insurance costs are skyrocketing, with specific factors driving the surge. Here's how to whittle down your premium.
By Daniel Bortz Last updated
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Tax Day 2024 Freebies and Deals
Whether you’re getting a refund or paying taxes, celebrate the impending tax day 2024 with freebies and special deals.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Need to Build an Emergency Fund? Seven Steps to Get There
Having a safety net can mean peace of mind on top of being able to maintain your lifestyle if a financial emergency strikes.
By Justin Stivers, Esq. Published
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Which Type of Life Insurance Is Right for You?
Life insurance isn’t a one-size-fits-all option. Here are the differences between term life, whole life and indexed universal life insurance.
By Jay Dorso Published
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Seven Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund
You may want to splurge, but using your tax refund to save for the future or pay down debt is a much better idea — even if not as fun.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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A Little-Known Tax-Free Way To Help Pay Your Student Loan
Student Debt Employers can provide valuable assistance with employee student loan repayments.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Your Best Time to Sell a Home in 2024 Is Now
New data from Realtor.com reveals the best week to sell a home for the remainder of the year.
By Ben Demers Published
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Get your free Chicken Shack every Sunday in April - antibiotic-free chicken that's good for you
Shake Shack is giving out a free chicken sandwich, the "Chicken Shack," every Sunday in April — antibiotic-free chicken that's good for you.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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The Apple Card: Should You Get One?
The Apple Card delivers up to 3% cash back and other benefits to the Apple faithful. But Apple loyalists should also consider competing cards.
By Ellen Kennedy Published