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With its sunny climate, gorgeous beaches, and low cost of living, Florida is a mecca for retirees. The fact that there’s no state income tax doesn’t exactly dent its appeal either. As a result, retirement…
If you’re considering trading in your house for a retirement home, you’ll certainly have plenty of options to consider. Retirement homes are springing up all around the country, offering seniors the opportunity to live enriching,…
North Dakota isn’t the kind of state that springs to mind when you think of high unemployment, rising poverty, and out-of-control crime. And nor should it. North Dakota is a state of unbridled beauty, of…
Even if your golden years are still far ahead of you, saving for retirement is one of those things that you can never start too soon. As well as considering the asset allocation of your…
Keeping a credit card in your wallet for emergencies is one thing, but if you never actually get around to using that card, you could be doing more damage than good. To keep your credit…
Sometimes, being in a lower income group pays off. Case in point, the Retirement Savings Contributions Credit, a federal income tax credit that’s specifically designed to encourage people on a low or modest-income to start…
When you’re looking for a credit card, it can be tempting to apply for several at once. You may find cards with rewards programs that fit your lifestyle and credit needs in different ways. Try…
Many of us use our credit cards to make purchases on items that we either want or need before we consult with our monthly budgets. It’s easy to buy something on credit without considering the…
Maybe you hit the wrong key as you were making your payment. Maybe you’ve been refunded on a returned purchase. Maybe you paid twice in error. Regardless of how it happened, you’ve overpaid your credit…