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Johns Hopkins economist: 8 million more Americans in poverty than government count 03/25/2022 10:49am • In a new study, Johns Hopkins economist Robert Moffitt suggests that the U.S. government underestimated the number of people in poverty by roughly 8 million in the 2019 census income-based count. Both Moffitt and co-author John Fitzgerald, of Bowdoin College, say that previous government counts i How to choose a financial person 03/24/2022 08:00pm • Aspiring clients will rarely have a problem finding a financial advisor. Instead, the challenge is deciding what kind of advisor to work with. There are myriad types of advisors, fee structures and services on offer from money professionals using the "financial advisor" title. Sorting through tho Most Medical Debt May Soon Vanish From Credit Reports 03/24/2022 08:00pm • The three major credit bureaus announced a reprieve for those struggling with medical debt. Starting July 1, new and already-paid medical debt will be removed from consumer credit reports. What Medical Debt Will Come Off Your Credit Report?These types of medical collections won't be on your credit r 8 Monthly Dividend Stocks With High Yields 03/24/2022 08:00pm • Instead of bonds, try these income stocks.The Federal Reserve recently raised interest rates for the first time since 2018. While rising rates are good news for income investors, the Fed's planned incremental 0.25% hikes mean interest rates will likely remain historically low for at least several mo 6 High-Return, Low-Risk Investments for Retirees 03/23/2022 08:00pm • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that life expectancy at age 65 for the U.S. population in 2019 was 19.6 years. 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