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7 Steps to Manage Your Money 03/14/2022 08:00pm • The COVID-19 pandemic caused long-lasting changes to the U.S. economy and how people manage their money. Scores of workers left their jobs in what was dubbed the "Great Resignation" while many others embraced a permanent remote or hybrid work schedule. Meanwhile, some families bought new houses as h What Is Presbyopia? Symptoms and Solutions for Better Sight 03/13/2022 08:00pm • If you're over age 40 and you notice that words are starting to seem blurrier when you read, you're not going crazy. There's a good chance you're experiencing presbyopia. Presbyopia is an age-related, blurry near vision that starts around age 40. Near vision is the type of vision you use to see thin 30 Fast Financial Fixes 03/08/2022 07:00pm • Quickly give your finances a boost.Most financial strategies are long-term -- like saving for retirement or repaying student loan debt. But some take just a few minutes and can yield major results, fast. Here are 30 fast financial fixes you can implement today.Automate your credit card payments.Neve 8 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy Now Under $5 03/03/2022 07:00pm • These $5 stocks may have major upside.Some of the top-performing stocks of the past decade have gone on such big runs that their share prices have gotten very steep. Amazon.com Inc. (ticker: AMZN) and Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL), for example, both have share prices above $2,500. Investors looking fo What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag When You're Expecting 03/01/2022 07:00pm • Prepared, not panickedYou've seen it in a hundred movie and TV scenes: Chaos ensues as an expectant mother says she's ready to go to the hospital. In a classic "I Love Lucy" episode, when Lucy Ricardo goes into labor at home, Ricky and the Mertzes almost leave the overstuffed suitcase -- not to ment Md. lawmakers hope to block use of credit scores by auto insurers 02/28/2022 08:42pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Companies that provide car insurance to Maryland motorists are prohibited from using a person’s credit score in deciding whether to writ 25 Best Jobs for High School Graduates 02/27/2022 07:00pm • Careers for high school graduatesScoring a good job doesn't always require obtaining a bachelor's degree or associate degree. In the latest U.S. News Best Jobs rankings, these 25 careers offer good work-life balance and strong job growth while only requiring a high school diploma. Take note: Entry t Hyundai tops list of new cars receiving safety award 02/26/2022 09:00pm • It's getting easier and easier to buy a safe vehicle as dozens of new cars made the list of this year's top safety picks. Sixty-five vehicle models were given a Top Safety Pick+ award by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The awards are given to vehicles that do well in crashworthiness a Review: 'No Exit' drops on Hulu with entertaining, predictable popcorn thrills 02/25/2022 11:16am • Over the past week, Netflix released a reboot of "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," while the Foo Fighters hit movie theaters for the supernatural horror comedy "Studio 666." If neither sounds up your alley, check out 20th Century Studios' "No Exit," which drops on Hulu on Friday, featuring a se 9 red flags that could trigger a tax audit 02/21/2022 07:50am • What is an IRS audit? The IRS may choose to review a taxpayer's accounts and financial information to ensure all tax laws are being followed. Even though the IRS only audited 0.3% of individual income tax returns in 2020, many taxpayers live in fear of a letter from the IRS questioning items on Personal Finance Ratios to Know at All Times 02/16/2022 07:00pm • Plan your finances like a professional.If you seek out a financial planner or advisor for help managing your money, the first thing they'll do is conduct an analysis of your financial situation. A big part of that analysis will come down to ratios. Professional planners use ratios and benchmarks to What You Should Know Before Getting Your First Credit Card 02/14/2022 07:00pm • Obtaining your first credit card is an exciting moment. Once you have the card, you can enjoy the convenience of charging purchases while building a responsible credit history and working toward a higher credit score. However, there are a number of important steps to take before applying for your fi Financing Assisted Living 02/13/2022 07:00pm • As the population of adults over age 65 in America continues to increase, many are facing a serious dilemma over how to finance the care they'll need in their golden years. 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