The Average Cost Of Flood Insurance
For homeowners needing flood insurance, there are basically two options available to you: the government-backed NFIP and a private insurance add-on.
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Neighborhood Retailer To Shut Down 1,200 Locations Amid Struggles
This drug store chain, the second-largest in the U.S., isn't filing for bankruptcy, but it is taking a hard look at ~14% of its underperforming stores.
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This 2025 Social Security COLA Phenomenon Hasn't Happened In Decades
In 2025, the COLA rate will be 2.5%, down from 3.2% in 2024, 8.7% in 2023, and 5.9% in 2022. Still, it tied a streak not seen since the 1990s.
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9 AI-Powered Financial Scams To Look Out For In 2024
AI-powered financial scams are an increasing threat as the technology progresses, and therefore, consumers should remain on the lookout.
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This Major Snack Company Shrank Its Chip Bags (And It Went So Wrong)
As the largest snack company in the U.S., this company saw its snack sales decline in the last few quarters, prompting it to try and reverse course.
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Is It Smart To Have Multiple Savings Accounts?
As you focus on building your savings account, have you ever considered maintaining more than one? There's actually no limit to how many you can open.
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The Potential Risk Family Members May Bring To Your Finances In Your 40s
Your highest-earning years are typically between your late 40s and late 50s, which is around the age you may have new (family-related) expenses, too.
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You've Been Warned: Think Twice Before Financing A New Car Until Late 2025
If you've held off buying a new car, you may want to wait a little longer, considering the direction analysts are predicting car loan rates will go.
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These Lego Sets Are Actually Worth A Ton Of Money
Nostalgia is a definite factor when it comes to collectible Lego sets. Tie-ins can impact value, but it's often the classics that can command the most.
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CFP Says To Avoid These Retirement-Planning Mistakes In Your 50s
For those in their 50s, when looking ahead at retirement, Joe F. Schmitz Jr. said that planning is key to "ensure retirement happens on our schedule."
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The Silver Dollar Coin That's Worth A Ton Of Money
The U.S. silver dollar dates back to the 18th century, 1794 to be exact. And this coin, of which 1,758 were minted, was never meant for circulation.
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Watchdog Group Reports On The Impact Of Trump's Tax Plan On Social Security
Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have pledged to protect Social Security, with the looming cliff of the program's insolvency now less than 10 years away.
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We Finally Know How Much It Really Costs To Live The 'American Dream' For A Lifetime
Living the "American Dream" is a desire sought by people the world over, but it's always been a vague milestone based more on rationale than data.
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Nvidia's Top Competitors In 2024 Are No Strangers To Wall Street
Nvidia is a top player in the semiconductor space, but the company is far from alone among high-value public corporations in the space.
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Mistakes Costing You Money At Whole Foods
Whole Foods offers healthy and organic options for a wide variety of products -- but if you aren't careful, your bill can be quite high.
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One Of America's Largest Department Stores Is Closing More Locations
Founded in 1858, this department store is associated with two major holidays: Christmas and Thanksgiving. But that hasn't saved it from hard times.
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The Wild Story Of A Man Who Accidentally Threw Away 7,500 Bitcoins
This bitcoin story dates back to 2013, but the lost bitcoins (which involve a landfill) remain lost today. Now, nine years later, there's a lawsuit.
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5 Factors That Reduce Your Monthly Social Security Payment
While there are steps you can take to boost your Social Security payment(s), there are also reasons why the amount could be reduced. We go over five.
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Thinking Of Grad School In Your 30s? Your Finances Could Seriously Suffer
Per the Education Data Initiative, student debt in 2024 averages out to just over $38K. For grad students (in 2020-21), their debt is nearly 2.5 times as much.
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Here's How Quickly A Car's Value Can Depreciate After You Buy It
Most consumers know a car loses value the minute it's driven off the lot. Fewer may be aware of the rate of depreciation and when it slows down.
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How Much Should You Really Save For Retirement Each Year? It Depends
The answer isn't one-size-fits-all. The key factors? When you start your retirement savings journey and what your retirement lifestyle will be.
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This Classic American Girl Doll Could Be Worth Thousands Of Dollars Now
This American Girl doll was one of the three original historical characters for the brand, representing America's Edwardian era (1901 to 1910).
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What The Roth IRA 5-Year Rule Stipulates
For anyone who's recently opened a Roth IRA, this rule will apply. Simply circle the calendar and start a countdown to avoid incurring the penalty.
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What Even Happened To Blockbuster Video? Here's Why The Company Closed
At one time, you couldn't drive far without coming across a Blockbuster, and "make it a Blockbuster night" was what many families did on Fridays.
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The Amount Of Money Americans Lose To Uneaten Food Each Year Is Staggering
The amount of food Americans throw away each year has both financial and environmental consequences. Efforts are being made to change this mindset.
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You've Been Warned: Using Public Wi-Fi Could Put Your Finances In Jeopardy
Per the FTC, public Wi-Fi is "usually safe" thanks to encryption; however, still take steps to protect your personal info from being compromised.
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Sports Collectibles Most Likely To Increase In Value With Time
Unless you're talking about a historic item like Shohei Ohtani's "50" home-run ball, it's not so simple to know what you have as far as future value.
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