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FTC Sends $23.8 Million in Refunds to More Than 640,000 Grubhub Drivers and Diners
The FTC is sending more than $23.8 million to 640,038 Grubhub drivers and diners affected by conduct challenged in the…
CMS Ends Federal Medicaid and CHIP Funding for Certain Gender-Transition Care for Minors
CMS has finalized a rule ending federal Medicaid and CHIP funding for certain gender-transition procedures for minors, with the new…
What Happens to Your Social Security Check When Your Spouse Dies?
When one spouse dies, a household generally cannot keep collecting both full Social Security checks. The surviving spouse may qualify…
Should Retirees Still Keep an Emergency Fund? The Answer Changes After You Stop Working
An emergency fund still matters after retirement, but its purpose changes. Focus on unexpected expenses, reliable income, and avoiding poorly…
Social Security Benefits Stop Growing at 70 — But These Retirement Decisions Don’t
Social Security delayed retirement credits stop at age 70, but retirement planning doesn’t. RMDs, Medicare premiums, taxes, investments, and survivor…
7 “Free” Services Retirees May Already Be Paying for Somewhere Else
Before buying another membership or subscription, check your insurance policies, credit cards, bank accounts, and retirement benefits. You may already…
6 Financial Documents Your Adult Children Should Know Exist — Without Giving Them Control
Adult children don’t need account passwords to be prepared for an emergency. Knowing which financial documents exist, where they’re stored,…
What Happens to Your Credit Score After You Retire?
Retirement itself does not lower your credit score. Payment history, balances, account changes, and new borrowing continue to matter after…
Dave Says: Retirement Funding Comes Before College Savings
Dave Ramsey argues that retirement planning takes longer and therefore comes before funding your children’s education. Image source: Ramsey Solutions.…
Avoid Student Debt with Loan Advice & PurposeAlternatives & What to Do If You Can’t Pay It Back 1/4
What to Do If You Can’t Pay Your Student Loan Back Life can be unpredictable. When things don’t go as…
