How to Kill Your Zombie Subscriptions
In a 2022 survey, consumers were first asked to quickly estimate how much they spend on...
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Category: Our Two Cents Newsletter
New Medicare Rules Tackle Prescription Drug Prices
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 included provisions intended to lower prescription drug costs...
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HDHP/HSA Pairing May Help Control Medical Costs
If your employer offers health insurance benefits, one of your options may be a high-deductible...
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Uneven Jobs Recovery
The U.S. economy lost nearly 22 million jobs during the two-month pandemic recession of...
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Time to Bulk Up Your Emergency Fund
A financial crisis — such as a job loss or medical emergency — can strike when you least expect...
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All Eyes on the Earnings Picture
Publicly traded companies are required to disclose their financial performance to regulators and...
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Four Key Objectives of a Sound Retirement Plan
A sound retirement plan should be based on your particular circumstances. No one strategy is...
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Employee Access to Roth 401(k) Plans on the Rise
Roth 401(k) plans can offer an ideal opportunity to build a source of tax-free retirement income....
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On the Move Again: International Travel Tips
With the COVID pandemic receding in most areas of the world, Americans are traveling again. U.S....
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Coming in 2024: New 529 Plan-to-Roth IRA Rollover Option
In December 2022, Congress passed the SECURE 2.0 Act. It introduced two new rules relating to 529...
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Put Your Money Where Your Values Are
Financial worries are often cited as a major source of stress. For example, a 2021 study found...
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Saving for Retirement Health-Care Costs
The chart below shows the savings that a man, a woman, and a couple who retired at age 65 in 2022...
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