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Millennial Money: Manage the costs of a chronic condition

For millennials with chronic medical conditions — or those raising kids with chronic conditions — health care can be an enormous expense

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023

Kimberly Palmer: How to use a tax refund to fight inflation

With prices rising on everyday items, consumers can use their tax refunds — which just over half of filers expect to receive — to offset some of those higher costs

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023

In Your Debt: Doing the bare minimum with debt can cost you

When you have credit card debt, the easiest way to deal with it is to diligently make monthly payments of at least the minimum amount due, and more if your budget allows

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023

When will Medicare cover medical marijuana?

Many older adults are using medical marijuana to treat a variety of conditions, but experts say that conflicting laws, unclear safety standards and complicated rulemaking processes mean it could be years before Medicare may cover the drug

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023

Millennial Money: Job plus a side gig? Avoid these mistakes

It’s the first quarter of the year, and many people may be interested in starting side hustles for extra income or to finally pursue their entrepreneurial dreams

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

Kimberly Palmer: How to fight the 'pink tax' amid inflation

Women often pay more for goods and services, but it doesn’t have to be that way

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023

Millennial Money: As Fed rates rise, save at a credit union

As the Federal Reserve continues to increase interest rates, borrowers may find that they’re paying more for their debts or perhaps missing out on opportunities to boost their savings with better rates

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023

Liz Weston: How your ex could boost your Social Security

Many people don’t realize that divorced spouses can claim Social Security benefits based on their ex’s earnings record, as long as the marriage lasted at least 10 years

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023

Five top tips for teaching children about money during cost of living crisis

Something as simple as asking them to check prices in the supermarket can help them understand money better.

Daily Record · Mar 3, 2023

Don't miss these 3 tax credits when you file this year

Unlike a deduction, which decreases the income on which you’ll be taxed, a tax credit reduces your overall tax due

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023