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Alarm bells are ringing in Washington. The United States recently hit its debt limit — the cap on how much money the federal government is allowed to borrow to pay for all its financial obligations, including Social Security and Medicare payments, salaries for the military, tax refunds and more. The Treasury Department has already begun … Read more

UfaBizPhoto / Shutterstock.com Used car prices are finally returning to earth. After climbing throughout most of the COVID-19 pandemic, used car prices finally fell 2% in November and 3% in December, according to iSeeCars. In the last month of the year, the average used car price dropped more than $1,000, which iSeeCars characterized as the … Read more

Kicking up your feet and taking life easy for just a few extra minutes each day is associated with less brain power, according to new research published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. Researchers found that losing just six or seven minutes each day to sedentary activity — or even to light-intensity activity … Read more

The Roth IRA vs traditional IRA – they’re basically the same plan, right? Not exactly. While they do share some similarities, there are enough distinct differences between the two where they can just as easily qualify as completely separate and distinct retirement plans. To clear up the confusion between the two, let’s look at where … Read more

Are you trying to win the Mega Millions, but your numbers never seem to come up? It may be time to look for better ways to make money. Fortunately, you can earn extra cash without going and getting a “real job.” What are the best ways to avoid sitting in a cubicle all day? Some … Read more

science photo / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Depending on where you are currently in your career and experience, it can be a daunting task, but it’s not insurmountable. With careful planning and dedication to your goals, you can successfully make the switch to a STEM career. Transitioning to a Career … Read more

Africa Studio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Point2. Home office spaces may be an extension of the working world, but that doesn’t mean they have to be boring or stuffy. There’s a whole world of fantastic office accessories, furniture and supplies allowing you to create a space that reflects your personality … Read more

As the COVID-19 pandemic fades, more Americans are paying federal income taxes again. Roughly 40% of Americans — 72.5 million households — will not pay any income taxes this tax season, according to an analysis by the Tax Policy Center. While that sounds like a lot of people, it’s actually down sharply from recent years. … Read more

DavideAngelini / Shutterstock.com Last year was a rough one for the airline industry. What should have been a cause for celebration — travelers returning to the skies in droves as the COVD-19 pandemic faded — often became an exercise in frustration for both airlines and their passengers. Staffing shortages and other factors such as a … Read more

YAKOBCHUK VIACHESLAV / Shutterstock.com Upgrading our smartphones has become a necessary chore. And because our phones are more computer than phone these days, the process is not only a hassle but also a risk. In whose hands will your old device end up, and is there anything they can glean from it? Taking the time … Read more