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Image source: Getty Images First of all, the title of this article makes it sound like 33 is a young age to get life insurance. If you're married or have children or anticipate either of those major life milestones happening in the not-too-distant future, there's a good chance you need life insurance, even if you're still in your 20s.

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They've already had serious medical diagnoses that would be considered pre-existing conditions for pet insurance, so now every nickel and every dime comes right out of my pocket and into the till of my incredible, but not free, private practice veterinarian. Dog life expectancies have increased dramatically due to improved care.

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JANUARY 15, 2024

They just needed some food and shelter, there wasn't a lot of focus on pet insurance , vet care, neutering, or any of that. Upon closer inspection, I discovered a total of four, the tuxedo kitten and his three ginger brothers, all tucked safely away by their mom. For weeks I called rescue groups, trying to get them in somewhere, to no avail.

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JANUARY 1, 2024

EVs can save you money in some ways (gas, maintenance), but they might be more expensive in other ways (cost of car insurance). And research from The Ascent found that Americans' average annual spending on gasoline is about $2,148. And research from The Ascent found that Americans' average annual spending on gasoline is about $2,148.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Over the years, I've written lots of articles about CDs and I understand how they work. For example, the best high-yield savings account based on The Ascent's research is offering 5.32% APY. CDs are a safe investment with FDIC insurance CDs are generally considered to be one of the safest investments. Lock up your money, and 2.)

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JANUARY 12, 2024

Image source: Getty Images Full disclosure: I am the type of senselessly loyal insurance customer that articles like these warn you about. OK, maybe "senseless" isn't a totally fair description, as I have my reasons for remaining with the same car insurance provider my entire adult life. I feel my premium is fair. Why, you ask?

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

If you've got some money saved up and are looking for a new home for it right now, this article is for you. Image source: Getty Images Right now is an excellent time to have money in the bank. Why's that, you ask? This includes savings accounts and certificates of deposit (also known as CDs). What's the difference?

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AUGUST 6, 2023

More: Check out our picks for the best mortgage lenders A recent article in the Harvard Law & Policy Review suggests that short-term rentals have a negative impact on the availability of affordable housing in two ways. Image source: Getty Images Real estate investment is one of the most profitable ways of investing money in today's world.

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APRIL 24, 2024

This article has to do with the latter: Getting a jump on expected changes. For example, I tend to think (and worry) three or four steps ahead and often wish I could just live in the moment. This means I'm guaranteed a particular rate until my CD term expires. High-interest savings accounts almost always carry a variable interest rate.

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MAY 13, 2024

This article is here to set the record straight and show how you can best take advantage of them as a young investor. Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool Investing can seem intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Unfortunately, there are some misconceptions about these tools, including the idea that they aren't useful for younger folks.

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APRIL 11, 2024

Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool Every once in a while, I see an article about how people find all kinds of unclaimed money. Health insurance rebates/points systems Many health insurance plans will have a variety of programs designed to encourage desirable behavior. And it got me thinking. And I really mean anything.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A high-yield savings account If you've never put money in a high-yield savings account before, here's what you need to know: Like other deposit accounts, high-yield savings accounts are FDIC insured (at FDIC-member banks ) or NCUA insured (at NCUA-member credit unions). You have homeowners insurance (whew!),

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Image source: Getty Images If you're someone who hides from their bank statement each month, you've taken a big step just by opening this article. Facing your fears isn't easy, especially when it comes to money. Read on for five no-shame, no-lecturing steps you can take right now. Be as honest as you can with yourself about those drivers.

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APRIL 28, 2024

If you're pondering the same question, this article's for you. While a 20% down payment is recommended (as it can help you avoid paying for private mortgage insurance on a conventional loan), it's not required. I have had many moments of wondering, "Am I truly ready?" More: Check out our picks for the best mortgage lenders 3.

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AUGUST 12, 2023

But let this article remind you to check your wallet, car, and home for gift cards. You likely have a checking account for your everyday money needs, and a savings account , where you stash your extra savings. But you may have another form of currency that you're forgetting about and not putting to use. I'm talking about gift cards.

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DECEMBER 2, 2023

Sign up for gig work I know, this is always the recommendation when you read an article about earning extra money. Sign up for gig work I know, this is always the recommendation when you read an article about earning extra money. According to the latest data from the U.S. trillion. Here are five ideas to help you do just that.

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JULY 22, 2023

The amount of time doing mundane tasks unrelated to my actual job When I started my freelance writing business, I expected I would get to spend my days writing interesting articles about the subjects I am passionate about. In fact, here are three big things I didn't realize I'd be taking on before I became an entrepreneur.

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

Image source: Getty Images Being a woman in America comes with a lot of baggage, not the least of which is financial baggage. For starters, we've only had protection from financial discrimination on the basis of sex since 1974, when the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) became law. Here's why. What's the danger of total financial dependence?

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MARCH 11, 2024

For the purposes of this article, let's look at how a "typical" American family would benefit from these five commonly used tax breaks. If you're trying to maximize your tax breaks in 2024, it helps to look at the big picture of how tax deductions and tax credits work. And let's assume this family earns the median U.S.

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MARCH 15, 2024

Deductible medical expenses can also include contact lenses and glasses, hearing aids (and their batteries), any medical insurance premiums, pregnancy tests, programs to help you stop smoking, and the cost of transportation to and from medical care. Could any of the following deductions help reduce your tax bill? But you might be surprised.

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JUNE 15, 2023

We don't have room to feature all 800 companies in this article, but here are seven randomly chosen from the list. American Family Insurance American Family Insurance earned a perfect score on the Corporate Equality Index administered by the Human Rights Campaign. Be actively hiring for fully-remote jobs as of May 30, 2023.

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MAY 1, 2024

Plus, Motley Fool host Alison Southwick and personal finance expert Robert Brokamp answer listener questions about tracking investments, leveraged shares, and life insurance. A long comeback for wealth management at Merrill Lynch. Imax 's cash flow story and the future of movie theaters. A full transcript follows the video. What up, Fool?

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APRIL 1, 2024

Savings accounts are my primary cash account type I prioritize investing when I have extra money, and while that's a different topic for a different article, it's worth pointing out that the bulk of my money is in brokerage accounts and retirement accounts , invested in stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, and other instruments.

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AUGUST 28, 2023

One clarification: This article focuses on whether it's worth it to become a full-service shopper, an independent contractor role that includes receiving a 1099. As a 1099 employee, you won't receive health insurance or other benefits. Also, personal auto insurance policies only cover personal vehicle use.

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JULY 5, 2023

It's recommended that home buyers make a 20% down payment when buying a home to avoid private mortgage insurance (PMI) fees. Image source: Getty Images If you were a child or teen during the '90s, you likely have at least a few Home Alone movie moments memorized by heart, like Catherine O'Hara's "Kevin!!" and sits on a half-acre lot.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

How investors can handle limited crypto regulation If you only take one thing away from this article, let it be this: Cryptocurrency is not covered by FDIC insurance or SIPC insurance against platform failure. Headlines like, "Kill the BitLicense" and "Is New York the Most Anti-Crypto State in America?" It is a lot.

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JANUARY 28, 2024

Just 31% of us have a savings account paying more than 4% APY, according to research from The Ascent about savings. Your credit score has a major impact on the interest rate you'll pay if you need to borrow money, and with a higher score, you'll likely qualify for better credit cards, better terms on loans, and even cheaper car insurance.

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MARCH 29, 2024

I've lost count of the number of times I've written the words "volatile," "speculative," and "risky" in cryptocurrency articles. Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash When you research crypto investing, you'll find warnings aplenty. But that knowledge doesn't stop it from stinging when those investments fail. Here are three biggies.

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JANUARY 7, 2024

But that's not the point of this article -- not entirely, anyway. According to two separate surveys -- one from home insurance group Hippo and the other from Clever Real Estate -- here are some of the most common reasons folks say they regret their decision to buy. And then reality sets in. They rushed into the purchase.

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JANUARY 11, 2024

As of this article's publication, none of the approved SEC-blessed ETFs are even active yet. That's a relief to everyone who wants to dabble without outright owning the cryptocurrency. You can now buy Bitcoin like you can a Vanguard ETF, easy peasy. All it takes is access to one of the 11 brokerages offering a spot Bitcoin ETF.

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JANUARY 4, 2024

Believe it or not, I actually did today, on the day I'm writing this article, to pay my city government for an annual parking pass. Image source: Getty Images When's the last time you wrote a paper check? But prior to that, the last time was about a year ago -- and for the same reason. of payments in 2022. of payments in 2022.

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JUNE 13, 2023

Simmons also stressed that all customer funds are covered by FDIC insurance. An article in New York Magazine said three former employees had filed a lawsuit against Daylight accusing the company of age and wage discrimination, whistleblower retaliation, and fraud. Watch out for communications from Daylight with more information.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

So for the purpose of this article, let's assume that you put $10,000 into the best certificate of deposit in 2003, and you kept reinvesting your money into the highest-yielding CD you could find, over and over again. If you want your money to grow over the long term, putting it into CDs is generally not a good investment strategy.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Depending on your medical insurance , the cost of treating mental and physical health issues can really add up. Image source: Getty Images I worked in Japan for a couple of years and one of the many culture shocks I experienced was people's attitude toward vacation. "I That's a lot -- particularly as it isn't good for employees or companies.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Image source: Getty Images When you leave your job or get laid off, you typically have a long list of to-dos, including switching health insurance plans, returning equipment, and possibly working out the details of any severance pay. In this article, we'll explain how to locate your lost 401(k) money. trillion in assets.

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AUGUST 16, 2023

A motley collection of Fools from The Motley Fool answer listener questions. To catch full episodes of all The Motley Fool's free podcasts, check out our podcast center. To get started investing, check out our quick-start guide to investing in stocks. A full transcript follows the video. A full transcript follows the video.

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In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Nick Sciple and host Ricky Mulvey discuss: How the National Association of Realtors settlement could impact realtors and traditional brokerages. The potential effect on Redfin 's growth story. Why CoStar may be a winner in the shake-up. A full transcript follows the video. You're listening to Motley Fool Money.

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