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‘Every penny has a purpose’: the rise of zero-based budgeting

Growing social media interest in method of tracking spending and saving prompts banks to get in on the act

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2024

Of course a society that demonises poverty will try to prosecute vulnerable, unpaid carers

The scandal, revealed by the Guardian, didn’t occur in a vacuum. The right’s casting of the poor as parasitic benefits cheats underpins it all, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2024

Strategies to Optimize Your Social Security Benefits

To maximize what you can collect, it’s crucial to know when you can file, how delaying filing affects your checks and the income limit if you’re still working.

Kiplinger · Apr 18, 2024

Need to Build an Emergency Fund? Seven Steps to Get There

Having a safety net can mean peace of mind on top of being able to maintain your lifestyle if a financial emergency strikes.

Kiplinger · Apr 15, 2024

Which Type of Life Insurance Is Right for You?

Life insurance isn’t a one-size-fits-all option. Here are the differences between term life, whole life and indexed universal life insurance.

Kiplinger · Apr 15, 2024

Your Kids' Tax Brackets Could Lead to Unequal Inheritances

Sometimes, divvying things up equally means one child might end up with less because of tax implications. Here’s how to avoid that.

Kiplinger · Apr 12, 2024

Is your home 'healthy'? Energy expert reveals the symptoms and solutions to improve your environment

An energy expert shares the unique symptoms that show your home's unhealthiness, along with 6 tips to change things

Woman & Home · Apr 12, 2024

Super fund sued over rail worker miscalculation claims

Victorian transport workers are taking the state's dedicated government employee super fund to court, claiming they've been collectively short-changed millions.

AAP · Apr 12, 2024

Traditional Retirement Accounts or Roth? How to Choose

Let’s compare traditional IRAs, traditional 401(k)s, Roth IRAs and Roth 401(k)s. Which might work best for you could depend on your income and tax status.

Kiplinger · Apr 11, 2024

11 Mindsets That May Actually Be Hurting Your Financial Progress

To change your finances, you’ll first need to change your thinking.

Kiplinger · Apr 10, 2024