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Rix Pix Photography / Shutterstock.com It’s common to think of Social Security as money you receive in retirement, but the program is actually much broader. Through the Social Security Administration, the government provides payments to spouses, children and those with disabilities, among others. Here’s a closer look at some benefits of Social Security that you may have missed. 1. Spousal benefits via a current husband or wife Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Of all the additional benefits offered by Social Security, spousal benefits may be the best known. Spouses can receive as much as half of their husband’s or wife’s…

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With gas prices hovering around $4 in most of the country and security lines at major airports snarled due to the partial government shutdown that has impacted the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), millions of Americans who normally travel for Spring Break and early summer trips are debating if they should drive or fly. The average price of gas rose to $3.96 per gallon on March 23, up from an average of $3.72 per gallon a week ago on March 16, according to the AAA Auto Club. The increase comes as the Trump administration is deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement…

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PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Boldin.Looking for a great place to retire? Or, wondering if the state where you live is too expensive? Property values, cost of living, and lifestyle issues are all important considerations when figuring out where to live. However, don’t forget to think about state taxes. Depending on your profile, some states are more tax-friendly for retirement than others. Read on to explore more about retirement taxes, discover the best states for taxes, and review income and sales tax rates. The Different Kinds of Taxes Imposed by States karen…

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People often assume the wealthy possess hidden market knowledge or have benefited from extraordinary luck. However, psychological research points to a more fundamental difference. According to a comprehensive study published in the British Journal of Psychology, high-net-worth individuals share a distinct psychological profile that separates them from the general population. Researchers in Germany compared self-reported data from millionaires — people with the equivalent of over 1 million U.S. dollars in financial assets — against a nationally representative sample of thousands of citizens. They examined the classic Big Five personality traits alongside other behavioral characteristics. The researchers wanted to know if…

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A Missouri police department confiscated five Barbie dolls from a discount store that contained fentanyl just outside of Kansas City. The Independence Police Department is actively investigating the sale of five Barbie dolls that included fentanyl taped inside the toys’ packaging from discount store Cargo Largo in Independence, Missouri, the Independence Police Department shared in a Facebook post on March 21. The Independence Police Department was contacted by Cargo Largo Security the morning of March 21 regarding a “suspicious powder substance” located in the packaging of a Barbie doll. The police department determined five compromised dolls were sold and all…

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The Bureau of Economic Analysis recently handed down some ugly numbers, revising Q4 GDP growth down to a sluggish 0.7%. Whenever the economy starts gasping for air, people panic. Right now, that panic has created a toxic workplace trend called “job-hugging.” You probably know someone doing it. Maybe you’re doing it yourself. Job-hugging is when you cling to your current position with a white-knuckle grip, even if you hate the work, your boss, or the pay. You stay put because you’re terrified a recession is right around the corner, and you want the illusion of safety. I understand the fear.…

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