Money Management

 The candidate for vice president pursued an unusual strategy. Many others would be wise to avoid using the same approach. lev radin / Shutterstock.com

When Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s daughter entered college, the current candidate for vice president on the Democratic Party ticket made a $135,000 withdrawal from a workplace retirement account to help pay for her educational costs. Any parent can understand Walz’s decision. But was it wise? Without knowing the precise circumstances, it’s hard to say. Walz turned 60 in April but made the…

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 Amazon has rolled out more ways to help you save on groceries and stretch your budget. JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.com

Amazon is rolling out a slew of new grocery savings for Prime members, including a new private-label brand, Amazon Saver. Amazon Saver will feature items such as crackers, cookies, canned fruit and condiments. Most products are priced under $5, and Prime members get an extra 10% off the price. Products are being introduced under the brand now. Eventually, there will be more than 100 Amazon…

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 Ignorance can be costly when it comes to the nation’s retirement program. Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com

If you are like most Americans, two things are probably true about your relationship with Social Security: Recently, Allianz Life Insurance Co. of North America surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults ages 25 and older as part of the firm’s latest annual retirement study. Respondents either had investable assets of at least $150,000 or incomes of $50,000 for single individuals or $75,000…

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 Members of the middle class have some big worries about retirement. Studio Romantic / Shutterstock.com

Members of the middle class have some big worries about retirement. They are hoping the next president and Congress will address their concerns. Recently, the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies surveyed more than 5,700 middle-class adults and asked them which retirement security issues they hope the next president and Congress will tackle. Those surveyed had an annual household income…

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 Here’s how to cheer on your team in a jersey that fits your budget. fitzcrittle / Shutterstock.com

It’s football season! For 18 glorious weeks, titans clash on the gridiron for the amusement of the masses. We’ve already taught you how to watch NFL games live after you’ve cut the cable cord, but today we’re going to bring you even more savings. We’ll cover how to save on one of the most coveted items for the NFL fans in your life: officially licensed jerseys. While official NFL jerseys are…

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 A study finds that resilience can significantly reduce your odds of a premature death. Dragana Gordic / Shutterstock.com

Exercising and eating right can boost your odds of living a longer life — but so can a little mental toughness. Seniors who display the highest levels of psychological resilience — including coping well with and adapting to challenges — are 53% less likely to die over the period of a decade than those who have the lowest levels of psychological resilience, according to a recent Chinese study…

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