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When Social Security beneficiaries can expect first checks of 2023 to include 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment
Tim Robberts | Digitalvision | Getty Images On Jan. 18, the first benefit checks of 2023 will go out to…
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‘As he reminds me, it’s not his house’: My boyfriend of 5 years lives in my house, but refuses to pay rent or contribute to food and utility bills. What’s my next move?
Dear Quentin, My boyfriend and I come from completely different backgrounds. I am in my mid-30s and he is 40.…
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Approaching age 62? What you need to know about Social Security’s 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment and claiming benefits
Ascent/ Pks Media Inc. | Photodisc | Getty Images Current Social Security beneficiaries are poised to receive an 8.7% boost…
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These three big unknowns will drive markets in 2023 | CNN Business
A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign…
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The credit scoring system has its downsides — here’s what a new credit scoring and reporting system could look like
In the U.S., credit scores can affect every aspect of someone’s life. This three-digit number can determine the interest rate…
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New retirement account rules make it easier to tap savings early for emergencies
Catherine Mcqueen | Moment | Getty Images It will soon be easier for cash-strapped Americans to tap their retirement savings…
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Financial well-being declined in 2022 — and consumers aren’t ready for a potential downturn
Americans’ financial health slid by some measures in 2022 amid rising consumer prices, the end of pandemic-era government benefits, and…
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Record low water levels on the Mississippi River in 2022 show how climate change is altering large rivers
Rivers are critical corridors that connect cities and ecosystems alike. When drought develops, water levels fall, making river navigation harder…
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Consumer spending barely rose at start of U.S. holiday shopping season
The numbers: Consumer spending rose a tepid 0.1% in November, suggesting greater caution by households and heavy discounting in the…
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Inflation isn’t reason enough for a hardship withdrawal from your retirement
If you’re getting crushed by inflation and you have any money sitting in your 401(k), you may be wondering how…
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