Tarra Jackson

 Sneaker fans and everyday shoppers alike could feel the pinch, but there are ways to save if you know where to look. 

Nike is implementing price increases across its adult product lineup, and your wallet is could feel the pinch. The sportswear giant has begun raising prices on a wide range of sneakers, apparel, and accessories, which might test even the most dedicated brand loyalists, according to reporting by TheStreet. The price increases are already appearing in stores, with most apparel items jumping…

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 Learn from the costly mistakes of other homeowners so you don’t end up with the same financial regrets when buying your own place. 

Buying a home is an exciting milestone, but the journey doesn’t always unfold as expected. Many homeowners look back with financial regrets that could have been avoided with proper planning, according to a Motley Fool survey. Ready to make smarter choices for your biggest investment? Let’s explore the most common financial missteps homeowners make and how you can sidestep them.

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 Dreaming of life in Paris? An expat shares what it’s really like. 

I’m coming up on my seventh anniversary living here in Paris as an adult, but I’m coming into my 11th year living here in total. I first came to Paris in 2004 and finished high school in one of the city’s bilingual schools. And that was that. I had fallen in love and was smitten for life. In the interim years, I moved around a bit, always with the intention of eventually moving back to…

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 Proposed tax changes could reshape access to Obamacare coverage — here’s what might change, who could be affected, and how to prepare if the rules shift. 

The Republican tax bill, recently passed by the House, could mean a big change for Americans getting health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces. While it doesn’t completely dismantle the ACA, the legislation introduces changes that healthcare experts warn could significantly cut enrollment, according to Yahoo!Finance reporting. The GOP tax package includes proposals that…

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 These organizations work year-round to make a difference for veterans, service members and their families. 

Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey shows a troubling trend: Military personnel and their families are finding it more difficult than the average American to cover basic household expenses such as food, housing, and transportation. One of the most impactful ways to support service members, veterans, and their families who are facing financial hardships is through…

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 Get back on track — or maybe change tracks entirely. 

Sometimes, when you’re in the midst of a job search and you’ve been giving it your all, despite your best efforts, you just can’t find a job. As a result, you may find yourself feeling defeated and thinking, “That’s it. I can’t find a job.” Not seeing results from all your hard work can be disheartening, but don’t give up. If you’ve found yourself stuck in a job search rut and wondering what…

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