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Fed Signals a Bigger December Rate Hike as Wholesale Prices Jump 6.5% in a Year
On 13 November 2026, wholesale prices came in up 6.5% over the year, and three Fed officials said rates may need to rise further. Here is what a December hike would cost you, and what to do before it.
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How to Start Freelancing on the Side While You Have a Job
You do not have to quit your job to start freelancing. Here is how to pick one skill, set a rate that covers the 15.3% self-employment tax, and find your first clients without risking your day job.
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How to Automate Your Savings on Payday
Saving works best when you never have to decide to do it. Here is how to automate your savings on payday, so $100 from each paycheck adds up to $2,600 a year without a monthly struggle.
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IRS Just Raised Your 2027 401(k) Limit to $25,500: What Changes and What Stays the Same
On 12 November 2026, the IRS raised the 2027 401(k) limit to $25,500, up $1,000 from 2026, while the IRA limit stays at $7,500. Here is what changed, what did not, and what to do during open enrollment.
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How to Cut Your Grocery Bill Without Feeling It
Groceries are one of the few bills you can change this week. Here is how to cut your grocery bill by $100 a month or more, with meal planning, smart swaps, and less waste, without giving up the foods you enjoy.
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Do You Pay Tax on Side Income in the US? Beginner Basics
Yes. Side income is taxable in the US, even in cash, even in small amounts, and even if no tax form arrives. Here is what counts, what you owe, and how to pay it during the year.
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