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How Your Crypto Holdings Could Help You Buy a House Under New Federal Rules

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 The mortgage world is about to recognize your Bitcoin balance — but with strings attached. 

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Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. The federal government just opened the door for your cryptocurrency holdings to count toward your next home purchase. In a shift that could transform mortgage lending, the Federal Housing Finance Agency ordered Fannie…

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Have Job-Based Health Coverage at 65? You May Still Want to Sign up for Medicare

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 Failing to enroll in Medicare could leave you on the hook for massive medical bills. 

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When Alyne Diamond fell off a horse in August 2023 and broke her back, her employer-based health plan through UnitedHealthcare covered her emergency care in Aspen, Colorado. It also covered related pain management and physical therapy after she returned home to New York City. The bills totaled more than $100,000. The real estate lawyer, now 67, was eligible for Medicare at the time but hadn’t…

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The 20 Most Satisfying Restaurants in America — Plus the Worst-Rated Chains

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 Dig into the latest rankings to see which restaurants have the meatiest offerings, according to customers. 

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Consumers are more selective about — and more critical of — their spending as prices climb. The cost of treating yourself to food away from home rose by 3.6% in 2024, while the cost of groceries climbed by half as much — 1.8% — according to federal data. These price changes coincide with declining customer satisfaction, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index’s 2025 Restaurant…

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Car Insurance Rates Jump 22% As Coverage Costs Climb

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 Understand what affects your rate so you can shop smarter and cut costs. 

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Car insurance premiums are climbing sharply, squeezing drivers even as inflation cools in other areas. According to the Associated Press (AP), rates rose 2.6% in March and are up 22% from a year ago. While food and energy prices have stabilized, rising coverage costs continue to burden consumers — and fuel inflation. Here’s what’s driving the surge — and what you can do to better understand…

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Kroger to Close 60 Stores and Invest in Customer Experience

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 Learn what’s driving the cuts. 

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Kroger, the country’s largest supermarket operator by revenue, plans to close 60 of its grocery stores across the U.S. over the next year and a half, CBS News reports. The closures represent roughly 5% of the Cincinnati-based retailer’s 1,239 Kroger-branded stores spanning 16 states. Although shoppers may soon see “Closing” signs on local doors, the company has not disclosed which…

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Are You Saving Enough? See How Your 401(K) Stack up Against National Averages

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 Retirement savings are hitting record highs — but averages alone won’t tell you if you’re on track. 

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Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Today’s workers are contributing more to their 401(k) accounts than ever before, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re all on track for a secure retirement. According to data from Vanguard cited by CNBC…

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