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Americans are way off-target about how much they will likely earn from Social Security during retirement. But taking one simple step can reduce the degree of the error dramatically, according to new research. People in their 50s and 60s underestimate their future Social Security benefits by an average of $1,896 a year, or 11.5%, according … Read more

Cat Box / Shutterstock.com When you munch on your favorite foods or sip your drink of choice, do you really understand what is going into your body? Sometimes, these foods might contain additives linked to serious health problems, according to Consumer Reports. For that reason, CR has joined forces with the Environmental Working Group to … Read more

Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Whether you saw it coming or not, a layoff can be devastating. However, a layoff isn’t a stain on your career, nor is it a reflection of your qualifications as a professional. If you’ve just been laid off and are wondering what to do … Read more

Everyone wants to be a millionaire. And not just the kind that only has seven figures in total assets if you include your house, retirement funds and a shakedown of your kids to get back all the money you’ve loaned them over the years. That day isn’t coming. But you can still carve out major … Read more

eakkarat rangram / Shutterstock.com If you are a home seller, it is both the best and worst of times. Properties in desirable areas that are “near-turnkey” still sell fast, often above listing price, according to new research from Realtor.com. But everyone else is learning a hard lesson: Their home probably is not worth as much … Read more

PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock.com A handful of core values have guided America throughout the country’s history. But a recent survey suggests those bedrock principles are beginning to fade among the nation’s citizens. Recently, a joint poll conducted by The Wall Street Journal and NORC at the University of Chicago found significant erosion in … Read more

Nearly 8 in 10 people who challenge a medical bill — 78% — end up getting the charges lowered or removed, according to a new survey by Akasa. The company — which bills itself as a “leading developer of AI for healthcare operations” — asked YouGov to survey more than 2,000 Americans and ask whether … Read more

As a financial planner, I get a lot of concerned questions from my clients regarding their investments. One recently asked me: What exactly happens if the brokerage firm I’m custodied with goes out of business? This is a great question because many people don’t know their investments have protection in the first place, or they’re … Read more

Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on HireAHelper. A very tight labor market has led to an increase in overall wages. Real median hourly wages have grown by 11.4% since 2000. However, home prices have risen even faster; the real median home price has grown by nearly 44% over the … Read more

DGLimages / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on LawnStarter. Dreaming of morning strolls along the garden path, sipping your coffee, and smelling the gardenia blooms? Or mid-afternoon jaunts to pick fresh produce for dinner? But then the realization hits, and you remember you don’t actually have a garden path. Don’t worry. We’ve got … Read more