Western sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine may not have resulted in the dramatic economic collapse that some had predicted, but they still had a huge impact. Russia is now the most sanctioned country in the world and shortages of goods, limited access to services and other restrictions are slowly changing everyday life …
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Image source: Getty Images If your family is struggling financially this year, you don’t have to skip the holidays. Key points If your family is going through a tough financial time, you may feel stressed about the upcoming holiday season. Programs like Toys for Tots, USPS Operation Santa and Santa’s Little Helpers could make it …
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Image source: Getty Images You can beat inflation at the store with these money-saving tips. Key points Grocery prices have risen dramatically in 2022 and it’s unclear when price increases will slow. Try to reduce the number of trips you make to the store and find coupons for things you buy regularly. Find apps that …
Image source: Getty Images Should we consider a change of pace? Key points You will most likely find lower housing costs in a smaller town. If you want to start a small business, living in a small town can make it easier and cheaper. Small towns have affordable artistic and cultural offerings. Life in a …
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If you’ve just retired, it’s not too late to implement planning strategies that can significantly reduce retirement taxes and taxes on what you leave to your heirs. A seven-part series I recently published on Kiplinger.com on “Tax Bombs for Retirement” was a huge hit with readers. I have heard directly from many of you, who …
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New York CNN Business — So once again the nation and its economy are facing the risk of a massive freight railway strike, this one as early as December 9th. But the one thing you don’t have to worry about is whether it will affect your holiday shopping. plans. (This will not be the case.) …
(Kailey Hagen) Saving for retirement is generally considered a form of deferred gratification. You choose not to spend some of your money now in exchange for more money when you retire. But that’s too simplistic a way of looking at it. Although you won’t realize the full benefits of saving for retirement until you withdraw …
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When people think about planning for retirement, they tend to focus on saving and investing so they have a good nest egg when they leave work. And that’s a good starting point. But it’s also important to pay attention to the impact of taxes on your retirement savings and any other sources of income you’ll …
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