David McMillin
Writer at Freelance
Writing stories for places like @slate, @washingtonpost and @chicagomag; writing songs for bands like @thefortfrances and @grandammusic.
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4 days ago |
cnet.com | David McMillin
When you're searching for a new job, you're probably already looking at the salary and at standard benefits like health care and retirement plans. However, some companies offer an added incentive: They'll help you pay off your student loans. It's a rare perk, though. Just 5% of workers had access to student loan repayment benefit programs as of March 2023, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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4 days ago |
finance.yahoo.com | David McMillin
Pla2na/CNET When you're searching for a new job, you're probably already looking at the salary and at standard benefits like health care and retirement plans. However, some companies offer an added incentive: They'll help you pay off your student loans. It's a rare perk, though. Just 5% of workers had access to student loan repayment benefit programs as of March 2023, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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1 week ago |
charlotteobserver.com | David McMillin
Annual spending on home improvements has been down in recent years, but that's expected to change in 2025 with a 1.2% increase in renovation spending, according to a report by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. Making strategic improvements can substantially enhance your home's value. If you don't have the savings to cover the project - or don't want to deplete them to do so - it's worth exploring how refinancing your mortgage can help pay for it.
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1 week ago |
cnet.com | David McMillin
With the stock market taking major tumbles recently, low-risk investors might opt for a safer vehicle for their savings: government-issued I bonds. Between May 1 and Oct. 31 of this year, the new interest rate for I bonds is 3.98%. Series I savings bonds became popular when inflation surged in early 2022, earning a record 9.62% back in annual interest.
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2 weeks ago |
finance.yahoo.com | David McMillin
Unlock stock picks and a broker-level newsfeed that powers Wall Street. David McMillin Tue, Apr 29, 2025, 4:38 PM 11 min read CDs generally have fixed interest rates and offer higher yields compared with traditional savings accounts. Top-yielding 1-year CDs continue to outpace inflation, making them a good place to store your money. There are different types of CD strategies, such as laddering, a barbell or a bullet strategy, each with advantages for different financial goals.
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