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6 Ways Retirees Can Cut Their Health Care Costs

SeventyFour / Shutterstock.comHealth care bills can put a major crack in your nest egg during retirement. Some experts suggest that these costs can add up to hundreds of thousands of dollars during your golden years, although others have questioned those numbers. Still, no matter your view, medical expenses almost certainly…

10 Expert Insights to Shield Your Money From Rising Prices Now

Alliance Images / Shutterstock.comAdvertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Consumer prices are still rising, and Americans are watching their budgets tighten across categories like groceries, electricity, and insurance.…

Back-to-School Tax Breaks and Money Moves to Ease Financial Pressure

nata-lunata / Shutterstock.comAdvertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. As the new school year begins, many households are dealing with increased expenses. it’s fine, just want Think of these…

12 Things That You Can Get for Free in August

Asier Romero / Shutterstock.comAdvertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Your summer savings continue with great August freebies. We’ve rounded up some of the very best deals you’ll find…

4 Phone Calls That Can Get You Lower Monthly Bills

fizkes / Shutterstock.comPutting money back into your pocket every month by lowering your bills would be great, right? By making a few key phone calls and being a smart consumer, you can do just that. All you need to get the job done is some dedicated time to get the…

8 Companies That Will Reward You With Cold, Hard Cash

Roman Samborskyi / Shutterstock.comAdvertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. You probably think there’s no such thing as free money, right? Wrong. If your employer offers a match on…

Is Your Restaurant Habit Derailing Your Retirement?

DGLimages / Shutterstock.comAdvertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Your favorite Friday night restaurant could be dishing out a hefty blow to your retirement dreams. In a recent MarketWatch…

12 Things Retirees Can Get for Free — or Almost Free

JLco Julia Amaral / Shutterstock.comGrowing older has its advantages. As time passes, you get a little wiser. After retiring, you have more free time to channel that wisdom into doing the things you enjoy. Even better, all that fun often can be had at a steep discount. There are many…

These 4 Medicare Mistakes Could Drain Your Retirement Savings

Dragana Gordic / Shutterstock.comThe clock starts ticking the moment you’re eligible for Medicare, and missing those deadlines can add up to big costs over your lifetime. While most people know Medicare helps with health care costs in retirement, many don’t realize that simple enrollment mistakes can trigger permanent financial penalties…

36 Ways to Cut Costs While Dining Out

frantic00 / Shutterstock.comWe all have days when we don’t feel like cooking, but dining out can be so expensive and you should never spend money you don’t have in hand. Saving money takes some planning on the front end. Here are ways to help you dine out for less. Read…