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Discussing Finances with Children at a Young Age
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Discussing Finances with Children at a Young Age

Parents are socking away more money for their children’s higher education, and they are doing so in smarter ways, suggests a new report from Sallie Mae. One-third of parents saved more for college this year […]

Toni King is a syndicated columnist with extensive expertise on the topic of Medicare.
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What Baby Boomers Should Know about Medicare

Medicare expert Toni King writes a syndicated question and answer column helping retiring workers transition to Medicare benefits. Toni: I am a confused Boomer who needs to make my Medicare decision this fall when I […]

Maryland Unemployment Up Slightly
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Maryland Unemployment Up Slightly

Unemployment rates were lower in March in 4 states, higher in 1 state, and stable in 45 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Seventeen states had jobless […]

Hispanic Jobs Picture Not Rosy Compared to Others
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Hispanic Jobs Picture Not Rosy Compared to Others

Hispanics are a diverse group that includes Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, Central and South Americans, and other Hispanics or Latinos. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics collects and publishes statistics on employment, earnings, consumer spending, […]