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There are a lot of important decisions to make leading up to retirement. Not only do you need to decide which investments and savings goals align with your financial plan, but you also need to make sure that you have the right types of healthcare insurance coverage in place, too. After all, aging comes with unique health challenges — and …

In the U.S.,credit card debt is a relatively common issue. Americans collectively owed about $1.08 trillion to credit card lenders as of the third quarter of 2023 — and the total will likely continue to grow, given today’s tough economic environment. And, it’s not just overspending that’s causing the issue. Credit cards typically come with high interest rates and minimum …

When it comes to building a well-diversified investment portfolio, many investors turn to gold to help offset some of the risks from traditional assets, like stocks. That strategy makes a lot of sense. The stock market can be vulnerable to economic fluctuations, and sudden downturns can result in hefty losses. But gold prices tend to increase when the market is …

For centuries, gold’s finite supply and hefty demand have made it a valuable investment asset — and, these days, it’s one of the most traded assets on the planet. And, this precious metal offers several other unique benefits to investors, making it worth consideration as anaddition to most portfolios. But whenshopping for gold, you may find that there are numerous …

Major corporations in the media, retail and technology sectors have conducted mass layoffs to trim costs as they invest in AI, and after bulking up workforces during the pandemic. High interest rates are also contributing to layoffs at tech companies, in particular. A number of companies across sectors kicked off 2024 by announcing they are slashing jobs on the heels …

The company behind a global recall of sleep apnea machines said Monday it will stop selling the devices in the U.S., under a tentative agreement with regulators that could cost the manufacturer nearly $400 million. Device maker Philips has recalled more than 5 million pressurized breathing devices due to risks that their internal foam can break down over time, leading …

Toyota is urging the owners of 50,000 older vehicles to stop driving the cars immediately and get their airbags fixed. According to the voluntary recall, the vehicles should not be driven until their faulty airbags have been repaired or replaced. The recall notice, issued on Thursday, covers these models: 2003-2004 Corolla2003-2004 Corolla Matrix2004-2005 RAV4 Because of the age of the …

House hunters frequently consider price per square foot when they’re shopping for real estate because the figure can provide value comparisons with other properties in the same area. But looking at a neighborhood’s average selling price on a square-foot basis can also shed some insight into where America’s priciest and cheapest real estate is located. A new report from home …

Medical innovation is an incredible thing. Thanks to recent advancements on the medical stage, people around the world are living longer now than ever before, according to the World Health Organization. That’s great news, but it does pose some challenges. One of the most significant challenges posed by living longer is an increased risk of needing long-term care later in …

Last spring, amid high (and rising) interest rates, many people turned to savings accounts to help buffer higher borrowing costs. By opening a certificate of deposit (CD) or high-yield savings account, you were likely to earn many times more interest than you would have by simply leaving your money in a regular savings account, the latter of which still comes …