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Furloughs, bare-bones customer service and more are looming if Congress doesn't pass a spending bill ASAP.

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Americans Aren’t Saving Enough for Retirement — and All Taxpayers Might End up Paying for It

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One program could help solve a looming $1.3 trillion savings shortfall, but only 11 states are participating.

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Many Savers Are Calculating Retirement Goals 'Off the Top of Their Head'

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One expert says people "aren't able to grasp" how much money they need "until they get really close" to retiring.

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5 Ways a Government Shutdown Could Affect Your Money

Everyday Money

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Furloughs, bare-bones customer service and more are looming if Congress doesn't pass a spending bill ASAP.

5 Ways a Government Shutdown Could Affect Your Money
This Investing Strategy Could Be the Key to a Better Lifestyle in Retirement

Retirement

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A Goldman Sachs' report shows how "blended income" correlates to more satisfied and confident retirees.

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5 Steps to Take Now to Get Ready for the Return of Student Loan Bills

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Interest accrual started again Sept. 1, and the first payments will come due in October.

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Here's How to Get 4 More Free COVID-19 Tests From the Government

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Plus, what you need to know about test expiration dates and the new vaccine.

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College Tuition Payment Plans Can Stick Students With Exorbitant Fees: Report

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Many college payment plans have severe consequences for missing a payment.

College Tuition Payment Plans Can Stick Students With Exorbitant Fees: Report
Current Mortgage Rates

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The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage ticked up to 7.19%, according to Freddie Mac's benchmark survey.

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Retirees Are Heading Back to Work, and It Could Affect Their Social Security Benefits

Retirement

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About 20% or retirees polled by T. Rowe Price say they're working either full- or part-time.

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What the Fed's Interest Rate Pause Means for Mortgages, Savings Accounts and More

Everyday Money

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The Fed’s 2% long-run inflation target remains a ways away.

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Americans Are Saving More and Feeling Better About Retirement: Report

Retirement

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But beware the "financial vortex."

Americans Are Saving More and Feeling Better About Retirement: Report
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Pro tip: Waiting until the last minute to book is rarely a wise move.

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