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IRS Raises 401(k) Contribution Limits by a Record Amount
We can all agree that inflation stinks, right? But here’s one handy side effect, and it’s good news if you’re…
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How Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Could Save You Thousands
New over-the-counter hearing aids will be available without a prescription or medical exam as soon as Oct. 17, following a…
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Social Security Benefits Will Increase by a Record 8.7% in 2023
If you’re on Social Security, you can expect your check to increase by 8.7% in January. That’s the biggest cost-of-living…
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Can I Take My Ex-Wife’s Social Security if I Already Get SSDI?
Dear Penny, I am 63 years old, disabled and collect SSDI. My ex-wife currently pays me alimony ($360 per month)…
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Forget to Roll Over Your 401(k)? Find It in This New ‘Lost & Found’
Did you forget something when you left your last employer? Not the threadbare office sweater — your 401(k). Forgetting that…
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Who Gets My Dogs When I Die if I Have No Close Family?
Dear Penny, I am a widow with a home, property and two large dogs. My health is fairly good, but…
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How to Replace Your Medicare Card If It’s Lost or Damaged
Your Medicare card is a very important piece of identification. It’s proof of your health insurance benefits. You’re often required…
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What Is a Required Minimum Distribution on Retirement Plans?
No matter how far or near you are to retirement, you probably know it’s important to save for your future.…
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Your Guide to Navigate Medicare Open Enrollment This Year
Are you getting bombarded with TV commercials and a mountain of health insurance advertisements in the mail? You’re not the…
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12 Brilliant Frugal Hacks We Learned From Reddit
Cutting back on spending? You might be doing it all wrong. Reusing things around the house is a great way…
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