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5 awesome tea subscriptions to give away this year
If you have an adventurous tea drinker on your vacation list, there might not be a better gift than a tea membership or tea of the month club. All teas can come from the same plant (that’s right!) But they are picked, processed and roasted in very different ways. Then it’s often blended with spices,…
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11 changes BLAC recommends to help Michigan close racial equity gaps
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) — An advisory board created by the governor has recommended 11 changes they believe can make the experience of black people in Michigan fairer. The Black Leadership Advisory Council (BLAC) was created by an executive order of Governor Whitmer in 2020. It is part of the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity,…
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Arizona lawmakers tried to nullify votes but Rusty opposed the move
It is a dark period in the life of the American experience. The world’s oldest democracy, once considered unbreakable, often seems to be falling apart. From his exile in Florida, a defeated leader, whose efforts to overthrow the last election are still visible, is scrambling to place loyalists in key offices across the country, and…
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10 things you didn’t know about Peter Briffett
Peter Briffett is a British businessman and entrepreneur. He is the managing director of a company called Wagestream. He and his partners have a vision to wipe out the payday loan industry through an innovative new startup called Wagestream. Employees can instantly stream a portion of their earned pay through an app that gives them…
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Seller’s guide: is now a good time to sell your home
The scorching housing market is creating stress for homeowners as to whether now is the time to sell a home. Home prices hit a new high this summer. The housing stock remains low, as potential buyers engage in bidding wars. Those looking to capitalize on the binge should be careful and calculate several variables before…
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4 best banks for seniors 2021-2022
One of the perks of getting older is the reduction on everything from movie tickets to restaurants – to bank accounts. The best senior bank accounts waive fees and offer a range of discounts to help keep your nest egg intact a little longer. © Janice Chang for cash Best-Banks-Senior-2021 When looking for the perfect…
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41% of super savers plan to invest outside retirement accounts—should you too
There are many good reasons to put money aside in a retirement plan like a 401 (k) or IRA. These accounts offer a number of key tax breaks – like tax-exempt contributions and not paying taxes year after year on investment earnings – that are well worth it. Plus, if you have access to a…
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Addressing endpoint security challenges in government organizations
© Stevanovicigor Tom Lysemose Hansen, CTO of Promon, discusses the importance of securing endpoints for government organizations More than a year after the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, remote working appears to be here to stay and government organizations are no exception. The problem is, many fail to tackle a notable downside to the move…
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4 ways to manage your 401(k) account after changing jobs
Select’s editorial team works independently to review financial products and write articles that our readers will find useful. We may receive a commission when you click on product links from our affiliate partners. Changing jobs can be a daunting, yet exciting process. Once you’ve handed in that two-week notice, preparation for the change officially begins…
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91% of HSA participants make this glaring mistake
It’s unfortunate that not everyone has access to a health savings account, or HSA, because these savings plans really offer a multitude of benefits. On the one hand, HSA contributions are tax exempt, and therefore maximizing one could result in significant tax relief in the short term. HSAs also allow you to invest all the…