Money Management

 From electric features to cozy vibes, these trends are heating up the housing market. Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com

With a new year on the horizon, trends already are emerging that may define our homes throughout 2025. Recently, real estate platform Zillow identified the hottest emerging fads and said they will blend cutting-edge technology with “nostalgic, old-world charm” to create comfortable, sustainable and climate-resilient homes. Zillow based its list on an analysis of millions of for-sale listings…

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 Proposed legislation might help millions of retirees, but would it harm Social Security overall? eurobanks / Shutterstock.com

Congress is working on legislation that would be good for some Social Security recipients, but possibly bad for the program as a whole. H.R. 82, dubbed the Social Security Fairness Act, would repeal current provisions that can leave Social Security recipients with reduced payments if they receive certain other types of retirement or disability benefits. The House of Representatives passed the…

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 Slice $100 or more from the cost of Thanksgiving, without sacrificing any of the fun. LightField Studios / Shutterstock.com

The high cost of groceries is an uncomfortable reality. But as Thanksgiving approaches, food prices can feel even more overwhelming. The holiday is about food and family, but you don’t have to sacrifice money to feel festive. Here are a few tips to reduce expenses while sharing a delicious meal with your loved ones.

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 Love the holidays but hate the debt? Use these tips and this year you’ll do it right. eurobanks / Shutterstock.com

Holiday spending can quickly spiral out of control, leaving you strapped for cash or facing high credit card bills in the new year. However, a well-thought-out plan can make your holiday season more joyful and less stressful. Use these 12 tips to ensure you have a fiscally responsible holiday season and rein in expenses without limiting the fun.

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 The No. 1 killer in America is also the most preventable. Studio Romantic / Shutterstock.com

With retirement, most people worry about having enough money and funding health care, but did you know that your heart health should really be at the top of your list of retirement concerns? Humans often worry about the wrong things. And there is significant evidence that heart health doesn’t get anywhere near enough attention from retirees — or anyone. Research has shown that the media puts…

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 Find a WFH opportunity in a number of industries. Flamingo Images / Shutterstock.com

Virtual assistants typically provide support to companies, agencies or individuals by handling customer service, accounting, scheduling, word processing, administrative tasks, data entry and more. Sometimes called online assistants, remote assistants, executive assistants or personal assistants, they aren’t required to work in an office and can perform their tasks from the safety and comfort of…

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