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Sep 29, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Maryalene LaPonsie

    Most Americans Get These 7 Social Security Questions Wrong. Can You Get Them Right? (opens the original)

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    Social Security touches the lives of nearly all American retirees. Yet, many people misunderstand even the basic concepts behind this government program. For the Nationwide Retirement Institute’s latest annual Social Security Survey, just over 1,800 American adults were asked about their attitudes and knowledge regarding Social Security. As part of the survey, participants were asked to answer 15 true-or-false questions about Social Security. On average, respondents answered six of the 15 questi

  2. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Maryalene LaPonsie

    Retailers Are Cracking Down on Returns. These 16 Stores Still Have the Best Policies (opens the original)

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    The pandemic saw a peak of loosened retailers’ return policies to the delight of shoppers, but now many stores have tightened their policies after seeing a wave of return fraud. So if you love to shop and want more liberal return policies, you have to read the fine print first. We’ve done a lot of the legwork to get you started. To help ensure that you and the recipients of your gifts can exchange items, consider shopping at stores like these, whose return policies are more customer-centered. We

  3. Article · Sep 16, 2026 · Maryalene LaPonsie

    Experts Explain 6 of the Best Assets to Inherit (and Pass on to Loved Ones) (opens the original)

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    For many people, leaving an inheritance is an opportunity to provide loved ones with a final parting gift. But not all inherited assets are created equal. “If I’m inheriting something, I want something with no strings attached,” says Mallon FitzPatrick, head of wealth planning at wealth management firm Robertson Stephens in San Francisco. The best assets to inherit are those that can be easily liquidated, have minimal tax implications and avoid what can be a costly probate process. Here are some

  4. Article · Sep 15, 2026 · Maryalene LaPonsie

    7 Mistakes Guaranteed to Ruin Your Retirement (opens the original)

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    If you’re like a lot of people, you may have doubts about whether you’ll have enough money tucked away to avoid spending your final years living on ramen noodles. Just 21% of workers say they are “very confident” they will have enough money for a comfortable retirement, according to the 2026 Retirement Confidence Survey prepared by the Employee Benefit Research Institute. Individual workers’ reasons for not being more confident about their retirement savings vary. But if you make these mistakes,

  5. Article · Aug 31, 2026 · Maryalene LaPonsie

    Experts Say These 9 Hidden Risks Could Cost You Your Home Insurance (Including Who Lives With You) (opens the original)

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    When hail dents your siding or a tree falls on your roof, you’ll be glad you have homeowners insurance. However, companies aren’t required to provide you with coverage. In fact, they can even cancel a policy in the middle of a term if they discover a change in circumstances that means an increased risk of a claim. Amy Danise, former managing editor for the insurance section at Forbes Advisor, says insurers can typically cancel a homeowners policy for any reason within 59 days of it being issued.

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