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  • Most Grocery Shoppers Aren’t Fooled by Shrinkflation

    You may have noticed products shrinking in size while prices stay the same or increase. This article includes tips for spotting and reducing the impact of this tricky strategy.

  • Setting a Retirement Savings Goal

    Only 51% of workers or their spouses have tried to estimate the savings they would need to live comfortably in retirement. This article offers a simple worksheet to help calculate a savings target.

  • Keep an Eye Out for IRS-Related Scams

    Although IRS scams are especially prevalent during tax season, they also take place throughout the year. This article identifies some common tax scams and offers tips to help avoid becoming a victim.

  • Debit or Credit — What’s the Difference?

    This article explains why it may be better to use a credit card for certain transactions, as long as the bill is paid on time to avoid interest charges.

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