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Is My Underachieving 52-Year-Old Boyfriend Using Me?
Dear Penny, My boyfriend is a bit of an underachiever. He’s 52 and makes $15 an hour working about 25…
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Do You Have to Pay Taxes on Your Savings Account Interest?
Many savings accounts, certificates of deposit and money market accounts have enjoyed sizable interest rate bumps in 2022 as the…
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My Employer Forgot to Fund My 401(k) for 4 Years
Dear Penny, I am a nanny who is paid legally. I’m almost 53 years old. I have been with a…
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Can My 17-Year-Old Grandson Invest in a Roth IRA?
Dear Penny, My 17-year-old grandson is working after school and putting half of his salary in a savings account. His…
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What Happens After You Make an Offer on a House: Each Step Explained
When you walk into the house of your dreams, it should feel comfortable and peaceful. It should feel like home.…
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7 Tips to Help You Launch Your Own Resale Business
So you want to start a resale business? If you’ve been considering striking out on your own in this realm,…
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My Mom Signed Our Truck Loan. What Happens if She Dies?
Dear Penny, We have terrible credit. My mom financed our truck. My husband was supposed to be put on the…
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Can I Get Survivor Benefits if Our Marriage Record Was Destroyed?
Dear Penny, I am a widow. My husband was 53 when he died. He was collecting Social Security disability for…
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Use These 10 Business Ideas to Launch a Venture of Your Own
There’s a lot to like about running a small business. When you’re your own boss, you get to make your…
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Should I Cash Out of Stocks at 57 to Protect My Life’s Savings?
Dear Penny, I am 57 with $285,000 in a brokerage account, and about the same amount in retirement accounts. I…
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