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Kues / Shutterstock.com During the winter holidays, even the most hardcore texters and emailers turn to the U.S. Postal Service to deliver greetings and packages. The Postal Service can process 77 million packages per day, and on average, it takes just 2.6 days to deliver those to their destinations. But you can’t send just anything through the mail. Certain items are dangerous or illegal to ship, put the sender at financial risk, are only allowed with certain restrictions, or are just a bad idea. Some of those are obvious, but others may surprise you. Here’s a look at some of…

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Trusting someone with your life savings is stressful. Realizing the professional you hired might be taking advantage of you is worse. Many investors stick with subpar advisors out of guilt or the sheer dread that finding a new one is too much work. But ignoring the warning signs can be disastrous for your portfolio. Why should you audit your advisor right now? With inflation still unpredictable and the market shifting rapidly, carrying a subpar advisor isn’t just annoying—it’s dangerous. Conflicted advice and high fees can siphon off hundreds of thousands of dollars from your returns over your lifetime. Upgrading your…

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A certain traveling beaver isn’t passing with his current report card. Several Buc-ee’s locations on the Better Business Bureau website have received an “F” rating from the nonprofit organization because it says the Texas-based travel center has failed to respond to 88 customer complaints. As of March 11, 38 Buc-ee’s locations in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee and Texas received the low-grade rating. Similar to review sites like Yelp, anyone can submit a complaint about a business on the Better Business Bureau website. Of the 88 outstanding Buc-ee’s complaints, the oldest unanswered submission dates back to March 2023, with the most…

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The decade between the ages 55 and 65 may be the most consequential period of your financial life. This is the red zone — the final stretch where your earning power typically reaches its zenith and your margin for error narrows. If you want to retire by 65, you are no longer playing the long game; you are executing a precision landing. A perfect retirement plan at 55 is not a static number. It is a dynamic strategy that accounts for where you are today while aggressively prepping for a 30-year retirement. Whether your accounts are overflowing or lean, the…

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Hryshchyshen Serhii / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com.Sometimes, when you’re in the midst of a job search and you’ve been giving it your all, despite your best efforts, you just can’t find a job. As a result, you may find yourself feeling defeated and thinking, “That’s it. I can’t find a job.” Not seeing results from all your hard work can be disheartening, but don’t give up. If you’ve found yourself stuck in a job search rut and wondering what to do when you can’t find a job, don’t worry—you’re not alone. Read on to learn what…

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If you want to save some money on gas, consider this: Fill up on a Sunday or Monday. And maybe even on Saturday. Essentially, though, experts say patience and a little timing could pay off. What day of the week is gas cheapest? GasBuddy, which tracks prices at more than 150,000 gas stations nationally, analyzed gas price patterns and found that the beginning of the week is statistically when you will get the best price, often 4 to 9 cents a gallon less. If you are really lucky, you could save 15 to 45 cents a gallon. “Gas prices don’t…

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The days of needing a secret handshake and a trip to a specialized bullion dealer are over. In March 2026, with the escalating U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict amplifying a historic bull market run that has pushed gold between $5,000 and $5,400 an ounce, buying gold has become as mainstream as picking up a new television. Retail giants have entered the fray, offering convenience and competitive pricing that have upended the traditional precious metals market. However, convenience comes with its own set of hurdles — including lightning-fast sellouts and the risks of third-party marketplaces. If you are looking to turn your cash into…

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