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You’ve been planning for your retirement for years. Now the time has come to leave the workforce and enjoy the next phase of your life. Are you prepared? According to Mint.com, these seven common mistakes can really hurt you in retirement:

May is Mental Health Awareness month, established toincrease awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans’ lives and to celebrate recovery. MSN has compiled a list of books you can read to help your own mental health:

If one of the main reasons you’re hesitant to buy a home is because you’re worried about the upkeep, here’s some information you may find interesting on both new home construction and existing homes (a home that’s been lived in by a previous owner).

Cybersecurity is an issue facing all size businesses today, from small and medium to Fortune 500. The greatest threat to small businesses is malicious software, or malware. There are a number of different types, but the good news is, the same strategies will work to protect you against them all. Newsweek offers these four tips for safeguarding...

Hurricane season is just around the corner. It officially begins June 1, and forecasters are expecting an active season for 2024. The Florida Division of Emergency Management has developed a guide to help residents prepare to keep their families and their property safe. It includes important steps you should be taking now to ensure you are in the...

If you’re a member of a younger generation, like Gen Z, you may be asking the question: will I ever be able to buy a home? And chances are, you’re worried that’s not going to be in the cards with inflation, rising home prices, mortgage rates, and more seemingly stacked against you.

Saving money can be a challenge. Even when you have the best of intentions, there are things that get in the way of your success and keep you from reaching your goals. Enter KindaFrugal.com, with some easy, great ways to challenge yourself and start saving:

If you enjoy a good, long soak in the tub, there’s good news. There are proven health benefits to this practice. Yahoo.com outlines six reasons doctors say you should take a bath:

Thinking about buying a home? While today’s mortgage rates might seem a bit intimidating, here are two solid reasons why, if you’re ready and able, it could still be a smart move to get your own place.

The 50/20/30 budget method has been around for years, and has traditionally been a great approach for many families. The concept is that 50% of your net income should go to your needs, 20% should go to savings, and 30% should go to your wants. But times change. And in today’s inflated economy, the 60/30/10 budgeting method could be a better option...