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Missed student loan payments continue to hurt Americans’ average credit score, but the pain is evenly distributed, according to the credit scoring company FICO. The national FICO score, or three-digit number used to summarize your credit report, fell a point to 714 from April 2025 and two points from October 2024, the company said in its latest FICO Score Credit Insights report. The drop was driven primarily by resumed student loan delinquency reporting and a slight uptick in mortgage delinquencies, FICO said. Declining FICO scores can be concerning because lenders use them to decide whether to approve loans and credit…

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Imagine dropping your badge on your manager’s desk and walking out the door for good. No more commutes, no more performance reviews, just decades of free time stretching out ahead of you. It is a compelling fantasy. But if the typical 50-year-old American couple actually executed this plan tomorrow, the financial fallout would be immediate and severe. To understand why, we have to look past the wealthy outliers and examine the actual financial foundation of the middle class. The math of early retirement is ruthless, and the typical household simply does not have the numbers to make it work. What…

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Let’s be honest. Complaining about the wage gap isn’t going to put food on your table or fund your retirement accounts. If you want to build wealth, you need to go where the money is. And right now, the money is flowing into specific, high-growth sectors where women already hold the majority of the roles. You don’t need to break into a boys’ club to make six figures. You just need to target the right industries. Sometimes burnout forces a change. We’ve seen why women walk away from careers at their peak, but transitioning into one of these high-paying, female-centric…

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Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Big-name companies like Home Depot, Merck, and Verizon offer flexible jobs for seniors and older workers, but they’re just a few of many age-friendly employers. Flexible work helps older professionals keep earning, protect their health, and transition toward retirement in a way that works for them. Read on for companies hiring older workers and tips for finding flexible, senior-friendly roles in today’s job market. Why Does Flexible Work Matter for Older Workers? Flexible work matters for older workers because it gives seniors a practical way to keep working, earning, and easing into…

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has officially released its Top Safety award recipients for 2026. IIHS Top Safety Pick+ winners include the Hyundai Sonata and Toyota Camry. The Honda Accord was awarded the IIHS designation of Top Safety Pick. Here’s a breakdown of how these midsize cars performed during testing and what drivers should know about each model. 2026 Hyundai Sonata Receives the IIHS Top Safety Award Hyundai’s Sonata is an affordable South Korean midsize car that’s known for its strong value proposition. The Sonata received the highest grade of “Good” for all crashworthiness categories including small overlap…

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J.D. Power conducted a vehicle dependability study to determine which car brands were the least problematic. Lexus earned the title of most reliable car brand based on problems per 100 cars. Lexus’ most affordable model is the UX hybrid subcompact luxury SUV. If you aren’t interested in SUVs, Lexus also produces luxury sedan options that are reliable, stylish and offer solid performance specs. Here’s the most affordable luxury four-door car from J.D. Power’s most reliable car brand. The 2026 Lexus IS Is the Most Affordable Sedan From the Most Reliable Brand Lexus’ IS is the Japanese luxury brand’s entry-level sedan.…

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Arkansas farmers, particularly rice growers, are facing mounting financial pressure as farm bankruptcies nationwide rise sharply, underscoring what industry leaders warn could be a turning point for agriculture in the state. New data from the American Farm Bureau Federation shows Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies climbed to 315 filings in 2025, a 46% increase from the previous year and the second consecutive annual rise. Arkansas, the nation’s leading rice-producing state, recorded 33 of those filings, more than double its 2024 total and the highest number in the state this century. The increase comes as rice farmers are projected to lose more…

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