Money Management

 Here’s how past fights against health care systems could influence a Harris Walz administration. Sheila Fitzgerald / Shutterstock.com

When Kamala Harris was California’s top prosecutor, she was concerned that mergers among hospitals, physician groups, and health insurers could thwart competition and lead to higher prices for patients. If she wins the presidency in November, she’ll have a wide range of options to blunt monopolistic behavior nationwide. The Democratic vice president could influence the Federal Trade Commission…

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 Explore locales where affordable homes and cycling lanes come together. Ground Picture / Shutterstock.com

If you like to bike, saddle up and pedal your way to one of a half-dozen places in the U.S. where homes are affordable. Recently, Realtor.com looked at “bikeability” data from Local Logic for every U.S. city. The data rates cities based on their bicycle infrastructure and calm streets, as well as how many destinations can be reached by bike. Here are the best bike-friendly cities for cyclists…

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 We don’t wish difficulty on anyone, but there can be an up side to a down cycle. Minerva Studio / Shutterstock.com

Concerns about a coming recession continue to be on the minds of many. Even though the unemployment rate remains a relatively low 4.3%, some believe a recession could be on the way. Recent stock market volatility has helped fuel such speculation. No one wants to try to manage their money — or their lives — through a recession. However, it’s not all doom and gloom. There are some things that…

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 Discover the tasty treats that might become your new favorites. The Image Party / Shutterstock.com

Costco shoppers love the iconic retailer for many reasons, including the many snacks it sells. But which snacks are the best of the best? Recently, CouponBirds analyzed more than 145,000 customer reviews from residents of every state to find the snacks that earned the most five-star reviews. Based on that analysis, here are the snack foods that Costco shoppers truly adore.

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 Renters often overlook these money-saving deductions. Roman Samborskyi / Shutterstock.com

These days it’s more important than ever to save a little bit of cash here and there. So, if you want to put some money aside, tax credits and deductions can be a fantastic place to start. While we often hear about tax breaks for homeowners, renters shouldn’t despair! Indeed, there are several tax deductions and credits that you may qualify for, even if you are renting. In this guide…

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 Every investor needs to hear this in a volatile election season. Muhammad Alimaki / Shutterstock.com

During my television years, I’ve covered the really bad mistakes individual investors make when they attempt to reposition their investments in anticipation of a changing administration. This year it’s even more emotional, and for that reason, I want to try to save you some grief! Each election season we see and hear the same crazy accusations about each candidate and how their potential…

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