Author: Money Front Staff
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The June Employment Numbers and What They Signal
June brought 57,000 new jobs, a 4.2 percent unemployment rate and softer revisions. What the report means for paychecks, job hunts and hours.
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Solar Panel Offers: Lease, Loan or Buy Outright
Buying, borrowing and leasing put rooftop solar in very different financial territory. How the three deals compare in 2026, now that the federal credit is gone.
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Tracking Down a Pension From a Company That Closed
A pension does not vanish when the employer does. Free federal search tools at PBGC and the Labor Department can reconnect you with money you earned decades ago.
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Minimum Wages Rise Today in Several States
Alaska, Oregon and the District of Columbia raise their minimum wages July 1, 2026, along with a long list of cities. Here are the new rates and who gets them.
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Pet Food Recalls: Where the FDA Posts Them First
The FDA lists every pet food recall on one page and will email you new ones. Here is where to look, how to read lot codes, and how to report a bad batch.
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PMI Adds Up: When You Can Cancel It for Good
Private mortgage insurance does not have to last the life of your loan. Federal law sets three exit points, at 80 percent, 78 percent and the loan midpoint.
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IRA Contributions Have Two Deadlines Worth Knowing
The IRA calendar is more generous than most savers realize. Here is how the 15-month contribution window works, and the one deadline an extension never moves.
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High-Yield Savings Accounts: What Makes the Rate High
The average savings account pays 0.38% while online banks pay several times more. Where the gap comes from, what APY really measures, and what to check first.
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The Simplified Home Office Deduction: $5 a Square Foot
The IRS simplified method pays $5 per square foot of home office space, up to 300 square feet. Who qualifies, the exclusive-use test, and when actual expenses beat it.
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Canceling a Gym Membership: The Rules on Your Side
The federal click-to-cancel rule was struck down, but gyms still face FTC lawsuits, state health-club laws, and billing rules. How to cancel and make it stick.
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Spousal IRAs: Retirement Saving for a Stay-at-Home Spouse
A spouse without wages can still fund an IRA using the working spouse’s income. The 2026 limits, the joint-filing rule, and how the deduction phases out.
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A CP2000 Notice Is Not an Audit: How to Respond
The IRS CP2000 notice proposes changes when your return does not match its records. It is not a bill or an audit. How to agree, dispute, and respond in 30 days.