A roofer who started climbing ladders at 19 and is still doing it at 58 doesn’t get a vote on when his knees give out. A bill introduced in the House this fall would let him collect his full Social Security check at 60 anyway, seven years before today’s full retirement age of 67, without […]
You’re handing over a ten at the gas station and you catch it: a little star sitting where a letter should be, right at the end of the serial number. Most people have no idea what that star means, so they spend the bill without a second thought. It means the bank note in your […]
A four-year degree isn’t always an option, especially when you’ve got bills to pay and can’t afford to spend years out of work. But staying in a low-paying job isn’t much of a plan either. Fortunately, there are some well-paying careers that don’t require four years of college or a lengthy apprenticeship. Some involve working […]
The first cold bathroom floor of October makes a soft pair of slippers suddenly appealing. So does a warm robe, or a proper cup of coffee when it’s still dark outside. Small comforts tend to earn their money when they improve something you already do every day. A few seasonal treats help, too, especially when […]
Congress is considering seven gas price bills that could lower fuel costs. Learn how the proposals work and why one could save drivers about $3 per tank.
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By late October, the freezer needs a few dinners that require very little thought. There’s plenty happening between school nights, weekend plans, and Halloween, and nobody wants an expensive delivery order to become the answer every time cooking slips off the schedule. Aldi’s Oct. 21–27 food finds include $1.48 mac and cheese, a two-pound bag […]
The cookie sheet that rocks on the oven rack. The umbrella you keep meaning to replace. The pants your child could still wear last month. October has a way of exposing the small things that need buying, right before holiday spending starts competing for the same money. Aldi has some useful answers for Oct. 21–27, […]
Have an extra $100 this month? Discover 18 smart ways to use it, from building emergency savings to paying down debt and growing your money.
The expensive part of leaving Halloween late is buying a whole costume when you only need cat ears, or a bakery tray when a tub of orange frosting would do. Two weeks before October 31, small purchases can still finish the job without turning a one-night celebration into a major expense. Walmart has $1 pumpkin […]
Social Security benefits are set for a 3.6% increase in January. Learn what the raise means for retirees and why leaked political comments matter.
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