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5 Steps to Claim Your Ex’s Social Security After Divorce

Love and marriage don’t always last forever. But if your matrimony lasted 10 years or more, the financial benefits can last a lifetime. That’s because you may be able to take Social Security based on your ex-spouse’s benefits instead of your own, even if you divorced decades ago. The philosophy is that both spouses often […]

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What is a Good Entry Level Salary?

Recent grads — or even just those starting a new career midstream — may wonder what sort of offer to expect when negotiating a starting salary. While it’s unlikely an early-stage hire will outearn senior management from the get-go, it can be key not to accept a pittance below the going market rates. Since pay […]

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Stock Analyst Accuracy – Why Ratings Can Be Wrong & When to Listen

Following the opinions of analysts rather than doing your own research is dangerous. Here’s why you shouldn’t blindly follow stock analysts.

7 Super Small-Cap Growth Stocks to Buy

Small-cap growth stocks can be thick on potential, but thin in news updates and analysis. Here, we look at seven high-potential small caps, and what the pros have to say about them.

This Often-Overlooked Way to Fund Your Roth IRA Has Many Advantages

A Roth annuity can create tax-free lifetime income during retirement or reduce your risk while saving for retirement.

What is a Cashback Credit Card?

Some things in life sound too good to be true, and getting cash back for purchases may seem like one of those deals. But an increasing number of credit cards, called cashback cards, offer clients money back when they charge what they buy. Many people are familiar with the concept of credit card rewards, when […]

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Engagement Ring Cost – How Much of Your Salary Should You Spend?

Looking to propose, but not sure how much to spend on the ring? We break down how much you should actually spend on that engagement ring.

Own Occupation vs Any Occupation Disability Insurance, Explained

Many of us rely on a job for our income. If that includes you and you find yourself unable to continue performing your job duties because of a physical ailment, disability insurance can be a godsend. It replaces a portion of the income you lose when you can’t work. However, disability insurance comes in two […]

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