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Did you order a gift that never arrived? Or perhaps you purchased something for yourself online and have waited in vain for the item to show up at your doorstep? Whenever you order an item online that does not arrive, you have recourse. The Federal Trade Commission says your first step is to contact the seller in an attempt to figure out what is going on. In most cases, this should help resolve…
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We all have regrets — including financial regrets. As you get older, there’s a good chance that you might feel as though life could have been better if you’d just done things a little differently. The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) recently surveyed more than 1,700 Americans aged 50 and older and determined their top financial regrets. If you’re not 50 yet, pay attention to these…
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Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Construction Coverage. The housing market is entering the traditionally quieter winter season, but recent indicators suggest that the market has already been slowing in the last few months. New listings, pending sales, and prices are all on the decline, signs of rapid cooling after a two-year frenzy in the market. One of the primary factors driving…
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This winter, Americans once again will have access to free at-home COVID-19 testing kits. The Biden administration announced Dec. 15 that all households are eligible for free at-home tests. You can order four free testing kits per household at the government’s official COVID.gov website. Those who do not have access to the internet can order their tests by calling 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720…
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In this week’s podcast, we’re talking taxes. They say death and taxes are the only certain things in life. Certain or not, though, taxes are definitely stressful, which is probably why one-third of Americans procrastinate when tax time rolls around. And that can be an expensive mistake. Example: Now’s the time to focus on year-end tax moves and take advantage of strategies that could save you…
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