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3 weeks ago | 
theepochtimes.com | Bob Niedt |Kathryn Pomroy |Alexandra Twin
By Bob Niedt, Kathryn Pomroy and Alexandra TwinFrom Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceWhile many workers dream of the day they’ll no longer have to come to the office, about half of retirees have considered “unretiring” because they miss the intellectual stimulation from working, according to a survey from F&G Annuities & Life. Other retirees return to work because they need the extra income a part-time job or side hustle can provide.
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Oct 9, 2024 | 
msn.com | Alexandra Twin
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Oct 9, 2024 | 
kiplinger.com | Alexandra Twin
Amazon started as an online bookstore in 1994, and while it's grown exponentially in the last 30 years to include almost everything under the sun, books (and audiobooks) are still a key part of its offerings. For Amazon Prime Day, I asked Kiplinger editors and writers to share some of their favorite money, personal finance, business and retirement-related books, as well as a little about why they like them. All the books mentioned are available on Amazon today, many at discounted prices.
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Aug 9, 2024 | 
kiplinger.com | Kathryn Pomroy |Alexandra Twin
Buying a house at what might be the top of the market could be a big risk, but with mortgage rates at the lowest level since 2023 and expectations that the Federal Reserve will soon start cutting interest rates, you might be thinking about it. Is it a good time to jump back in, or are you better off waiting a bit longer? The 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped to 6.35% for the week ending September 5, 2024, down from 6.49% in mid-August, according to the St. Louis Federal Reserve.
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Apr 19, 2024 | 
kiplinger.com | Kathryn Pomroy |Alexandra Twin
Saturday, April 20th is National Cold Brew Day, and to celebrate, Dunkin’ and a few local favorite stores are offering up crave-worthy cold brews. Dunkin’In honor of National Cold Brew Day, Dunkin’ is offering DD Perks members 5X points (that’s 25 points per dollar rather than five) on any Cold Brew drink on Saturday, April 20.
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Feb 18, 2024 | 
investopedia.com | Alexandra Twin
What Is a Tri-Party Agreement? A tri-party agreement is a business deal between three separate parties. In the mortgage industry, a tri-party or tripartite agreement often takes place during the construction phase of a new home or condominium complex, to secure so-called bridge loans for the construction itself. In such cases, the loan contract involves the buyer, the lender, and the builder.
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Jan 21, 2024 | 
collectionadvisor.com | Alexandra Twin
Debt settlement typically has a negative impact on your credit score. The exact impact depends on factors like the current condition of your credit, the reporting practices of your creditors, the size of the debts being settled, and whether your other debts are in good standing. A debt settlement's impact on your credit score will also depend on how much the debt is settled for compared to the original balance and other factors.
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Nov 15, 2023 | 
kiplinger.com | Daniel Bortz |Alexandra Twin
Fires, hurricanes, snowstorms, theft — unfortunately, there’s no shortage of bad things that can happen to your home and its contents. The good news is you can help protect your investment by getting home insurance. But, like other types of insurance, not all home insurance policies are created equal. And many home insurance plans contain gaps, where you’re not covered for certain events.
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Oct 14, 2023 | 
kiplinger.com | Alexandra Twin |Seychelle Thomas
AI is driving the spike in phone scams with one out of every four calls flagged as unknown ultimately determined to be "unwanted," or spam, a new study shows. The rise in activity means that Americans are now receiving an average of 14 spam calls per month. Hiya, a provider of voice security, recently released a study on phone fraud and spam calls at its State of the Call Summit on October 5th. Of the 98 billion calls observed globally, 25% were flagged as spam or fraud.
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Sep 28, 2023 | 
kiplinger.com | Alexandra Twin |Seychelle Thomas
Monthly housing payments in September hit an all-time high, Redfin reported, reflecting the spike in mortgage rates to a more than two-decade high and continued upward push in housing prices. Higher prices have correlated to lower sales, with pending home sales dropping 13% in the four weeks ending Sept. 17, Redfin reported. New home sales rose 3% in this same period. The total number of homes for sale is down 16% from the previous year as homeowners hold off on making sales.
