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Pay off the mortgage or invest the extra cash: how to decide
Home & Living
Home & Living

Pay off the mortgage or invest the extra cash: how to decide

The math answer and the emotional answer are often different on this decision. Both are valid inputs.

June 30, 2026
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Umbrella insurance: who needs it, what it costs, and how much is enough
Insurance & Protection
Insurance & Protection

Umbrella insurance: who needs it, what it costs, and how much is enough

A $1 million umbrella policy costs about $200 a year. It protects everything you have saved from the one lawsuit your auto or homeowners policy cannot fully cover.

June 15, 2026
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What Medicare does not cover that most people assume it does
Insurance & Protection
Insurance & Protection

What Medicare does not cover that most people assume it does

Medicare covers less than most new enrollees expect. These seven gaps come up most often and cost people the most money. Here is what is not covered and how to address each gap.

June 18, 2026
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Life insurance after 60: do you still need it
Insurance & Protection
Insurance & Protection

Life insurance after 60: do you still need it

Life insurance after 60 either matters a great deal or barely at all depending on who depends on your income.

June 16, 2026
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Social Security at 62, 67, or 70: the math on when to claim
Money & Retirement
Money & Retirement

Social Security at 62, 67, or 70: the math on when to claim

What Social Security actually pays at 62, 67, and 70 in 2026. Real numbers, the break-even age, and how to pick.

May 28, 2026
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Smart speakers explained: Alexa vs Google vs Apple, what they really do
Tech Made Simple
Tech Made Simple

Smart speakers explained: Alexa vs Google vs Apple, what they really do

Smart speakers explained without the jargon.

May 29, 2026
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