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The Republican National Party unveiled their official platform just before their national convention. While it’s thick on political rhetoric and sparse on details, it is more robust than their 2020 platform, which literally did not exist and was instead merely a full-throated endorsement of Donald Trump.

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Warren Buffett’s 3 Top Bank Stock Picks from Bank of America to Citigroup

Warren Buffet, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., has an estimated real-time net worth of about $133.2 billion as of March 14, 2024, according to Forbes. Check Out: 13 Cheap Cryptocurrencies With the…

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Retired and Want Extra Cash? How To Become a ‘Seniorpreneur’

In recent years, there’s been a growing trend of seniors starting their own businesses. Retirement no longer seems to be about completely stopping work, but rather fostering passions and creating…

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10 Money Rules To Build Life-Changing Wealth, According to Ramit Sethi

You probably have a few money rules that you internally made for yourself, like setting a budget when you go clothes shopping, never looking at the menu prices when you eat out or setting aside a certain percentage of your income for savings.

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Ramit Sethi: 7 Ways To Build Wealth

If you’re looking to build real wealth, Ramit Sethi has the playbook. The New York Times bestselling author of ‘I Will Teach You To Be Rich’ and host of Netflix’s ‘How to Get Rich’ has made a career out of distilling practical wealth-building advice for the masses.

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With Social Security in Jeopardy, State-Funded IRAs Could Supplement Retirement Savings

Americans have been facing multiple financial challenges, including inflation, soaring rates and the resumption of student loans. In turn, it’s leaving little for retirement savings.   Learn More:…

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Corner view of the Ikea furniture store in Sunrise Florida near Fort Lauderdale on a mostly sunny Winter day.

Here’s Why IKEA’s Affordable Furniture Just Got Even Cheaper

IKEA recently cut prices on its products, which is great news for new customers and those already accustomed to shopping at the popular furniture store alike. Check Out: 7 Home Items To Avoid Buying…

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4 Reasons Taxes Are So Complicated and Why They Won’t Be Made Simpler

If you’re looking for a simple tax return, move to Estonia. Residents there can file taxes in less than five minutes and not pay a dime, according to a Tax Foundation report cited by Yahoo Finance. In…

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