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January 7, 2026
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Will vs. Estate Plan: Understanding Key Differences
A will and an estate plan both help manage how assets are handled, but they differ in scope and flexibility. A will outlines asset distribution, appoints an executor, and names guardians for …
American Cornerstone Group
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4 Key Financial Moves to Make Now That 2026 Has Begun
Start 2026 strong by tackling four key financial actions now. First, create a clear budget that reflects your income and …
The Motley Fool
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How Much You Actually Need To Start Investing in Your 40s
Starting to invest in your 40s is both urgent and achievable. The article explains that while you’ve lost some time …
Money
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IRS increases 2026 business mileage rate by 2.5 cents
The IRS announced that, effective Jan. 1, 2026, it will raise the standard mileage rate for business use of vehicles …
ABC News
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This 'Gift Card Draining' Scam Wants to Steal Your Christmas Money
The article warns about a growing “gift card draining” scam in which thieves drain the value from gift cards before …
Life Hacker
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How to win your money resolutions: From emergency funds to savings
People are setting practical money resolutions for 2026, focusing on debt reduction, more substantial savings, and building emergency funds. After …
Fortune
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4 Ways to Create Enjoyment from Money in the New Year
The article urges readers to treat money as a tool to enhance life, not just a means to survive. Drawing …
Her Money
Cartoon
"Can you print a scratch-n-sniff resume that smells like money?"
Copyright © Randy Glasbergen
The day was Jan 9. What year was it?
Columbus Mistakes Manatees for Mermaids
What Year
Christo­pher Columbus, sailing near the Dominican Republic, sees 3 "mermaids" - in reality manatees - and describes them as "not half as beautiful as they are painted."
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Quote of the Week
"If all the economists were laid end to end, they'd never reach a conclusion."
George Bernard Shaw
Trivia
Which president is displayed on the front of a US $10 bill?
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