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Those looking to cut heating bills as the weather cools, have options beyond adding a warm sweater and socks. Keeping your thermostat set to this exact temperature consistently should help, and adding a space heater could tame your heating bill even further. Whether you use oil, gas, electric or propane to heat your home during winter months, energy costs…
In its first year of operation, Maine’s state-sponsored Roth IRA savings plan has enrolled nearly 12,000 workers. The Maine Retirement Investment Trust, or MERIT, was created for the tens of thousands of workers in the state who don’t have access to a retirement savings plan. Over the past year, eligible employers that have been in business…
by Dar Danielson | Dec 30, 2024 State Treasurer Robby Smith. (RI photo0 State Treasurer Roby Smith says you still contribute to an I-Save 529 plan for someone’s education and get a tax break for this year. “So you have all the way till April 30th, that’s when taxes are due here in Iowa, ”…
By CORA LEWIS and ADRIANA MORGA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — With the end of 2024 around the corner, you might be reflecting on financial goals for 2025. Whether you’re saving to move out of your parents’ house or pay off student loan debt, financial resolutions can help you stay motivated, said Courtney Alev,…
Couzin-Frankel J. Obesity meets its match: blockbuster weight loss drugs show promise for a wider range of health benefits. Science. 2023;382:1227. Article Google Scholar Rubino D, Abrahamsson N, Davies M, Hesse D, Greenway FL, Jensen C, et al. Effect of continued weekly subcutaneous semaglutide vs placebo on weight loss maintenance in adults with overweight or…
If you have money in a savings account, you’ve probably noticed that you’re not earning as much on your balance lately. Earlier this year, it was possible to earn an annual percentage yield (APY) as high as 5%. Now, the top savings account rates hover around 4% APY. And they’re still falling. Will that trend…
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Today’s top savings accounts offer up to 5% APY. APYs may be on the way down, but an HYSA still pays considerably more than a traditional savings account. HYSAs are a great place to keep your emergency fund since you can access your money whenever you need it. If your money is in the wrong…
Personal Finance Canva | triffitt from Getty Images Signature and Elhenyo from Getty Images Signature Published: December 28, 2024 6:43 am This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. 24/7 Wall Street Key Points While 44% of Baby Boomers have saved…
