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Hiring slowed in November, with the economy adding just 210,000 jobs, even as more people sought work

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 21:28:46 +0000

Hiring slowed last month, with just 210,000 jobs added, and COVID hurdles clouding the outlook for the labor market. The unemployment rate fell.

How estate planning can help you pass down a house to your kids and give them a financial leg up

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 22:18:46 +0000

Whether you have a cabin in the woods or a manse at the beach, creating an estate plan will determine the best way to distribute a home to your kids.

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Sun, 18 Jul 2021 14:08:48 +0000

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'This doll is beautiful like you': Why multicultural toys represent more than playtime

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 13:04:10 +0000

Step into any Target or Walmart – or just click through Amazon – and it's clear. Toys better reflect the diverse world we live in.

Enrolling in my first health plans felt intimidating, so I got this expert advice on open enrollment

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 18:19:45 +0000

I'm 26 and have never chosen my own health insurance. Here's what two experts taught me about navigating open enrollment.

Yes, Corona is selling big during coronavirus pandemic, but so is Coors Light and Miller Lite

Fri, 22 May 2020 23:45:33 +0000

In the COVID-19 crisis, beer buyers have turned to big brands like Corona and Coors Light and are buying beer in bulk.

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Sun, 15 Aug 2021 20:24:59 +0000

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What the federal coronavirus relief bill means for mortgages, credit and 401(k) loans

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 17:19:40 +0000

The CARES Act included provisions that will help with mortgage payments, credit scores and changes for 401(k) loans, if your company agrees

Verizon to launch its own Visa credit card later this month

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 16:50:20 +0000

Telecommunications giant Verizon announced Monday it will launch a Verizon Visa card on June 26, offering incentives to its wireless customers.

'A matter of fundamental fairness': Same-sex couples could get tax break under Build Back Better plan

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 12:01:01 +0000

Supporters say proposed change in federal tax law would correct an injustice and give married gay couples same benefits as heterosexuals.

What's not to love? The US savings bond that earns 7% with inflation protection, yet gets ignored

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 14:38:35 +0000

Treasury's I bonds have seen a spectacular rate rise, with new rates set every six months based on inflation, but still don't get love from investors.

See photos of 26 highest-quality cars, trucks, SUVs of 2020, according to J.D. Power IQS

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 11:36:48 +0000

See photos of the 26 highest-quality vehicles of 2020, according to the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS).

At Home

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 12:36:10 +0000

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Vegetable growing and backyard chickens: Gardening, farming booms during coronavirus pandemic

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 15:56:08 +0000

The COVID-19 pandemic has ignited interest in gardening and raising chickens as homeowners pass the time and seek self-sustainability.

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Sun, 15 Aug 2021 20:23:45 +0000

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Massachusetts tops 5 states with the worst worker shortages. See where your state ranks.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 19:31:38 +0000

Gap between job openings and hires during the pandemic can offer a more precise measuring stick, though it's far from an exact science. Here's a list.

'You can't devolve into paranoia': What experts are saying as string of follow-home robberies jar LA

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 20:12:36 +0000

Robbers follow home victims and rob them in their driveways, often at gunpoint. It's happened more than 150 times in Los Angeles this year.

Enrolling in health insurance can be like a new language. Here's a glossary of terms to help

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 18:18:55 +0000

Here's a glossary of terms sourced by USA TODAY with additional resources to help you on your insurance-selection journey.

Bath & Body Works' annual Candle Day sale back through Saturday with $10.25 three-wick candles

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 03:22:39 +0000

Bath & Body Works' Candle Day sale 2021 is Friday and Saturday with three-wick candles on sale for $10.25. Expect the candles to sell out fast online.

Retirement Newsletter

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 12:38:41 +0000

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Wait, it's April 15: When are my income taxes due?

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 12:06:06 +0000

Stay-home orders and job losses drove officials to push the April 15 income tax deadline into summer. What happens with estimated taxes? Old refunds?

Help save a local business

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 21:48:38 +0000

Purchase a gift card and show your support for local businesses.

The Daily Money: November jobs report disappoints; this weekend's best holiday sales

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 15:12:43 +0000

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COVID-19 changed the way we work. Will office life ever be the same?

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 12:00:17 +0000

Progressive companies are creating work models that attract and retain employees who want to maintain the flexibility that remote work has given them.

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Sun, 29 Mar 2020 15:13:55 +0000

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Sun, 01 Aug 2021 07:55:28 +0000

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10 ways to save on utility bills

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 10:00:17 +0000

Utility bills don't have to break the bank. Here are 10 ways to spend less on water bills, gas bills, electric bills and more.