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Victim of identity theft? Here’s what you must do.

There is better technology to better protect us, but consumers are not always quick to adopt it. A study also suggests the conversation needs to shift from monitoring activity to better securing information so it can’t be stolen in the first place.

7 companies offering part-time jobs with health insurance

If you regularly clock 30 hours a week, and if your employer is large enough, they should be providing health insurance, according to the Affordable Care Act.

Here’s what you must report to avoid an IRS audit

Unless you can point to a tax code section that states that certain income isn’t included in your taxable income, the income is considered taxable.

File your tax return early to get your refund faster

Discover how to make sure your tax return is at the front of the line when the IRS opens its doors so that you can put your refund to work for you sooner.

How to turn food pantry staples into delicious meals

Economic concerns have caused countless people to become more conscious of their spending — resorting to cheap staples rather than more expensive options at the grocery store.

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$600 vs. $2,000 stimulus checks. What the difference means to you.

The $600 payments from the stimulus package signed into law will be arriving soon. Proposals for an additional $1,400 have stalled. No surprise, the smaller stimulus will not go as far.

Step by step to making a holiday budget

Although many, many things have changed this year, it’s unlikely that the holidays will be cancelled. Whew.

5 tricks to get a cheaper ride when Uber prices surge

After a great night out, the last thing you want to do is deal with Uber surge pricing and fork over 10 times the regular fee to get home safely.

17 things more likely to happen to you than winning the lottery

It’s true: You’re far more likely to be struck by lightning in your lifetime than win the lottery. But let’s take lightning strikes off the table. Here are 17 things that will almost certainly happen to you before you win the lottery.

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