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American women crushed it at the 2024 Paris Olympics, snagging 67 of Team USA's 126 medals! In fact, if they were their own country, they’d rank 3rd overall. What were your favorite events to watch?

Team USA has women to thank for more than half of its Olympic medals If American women were their own country, they would rank third in the 2024 Olympic medal count. Women brought home 67 of Team USA’s 126 medals, though one remains in contention.

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Understanding your subconscious financial behaviors can help you make better financial decisions. Identifying and rescripting these beliefs can lead to a healthier financial future.

Americans have 4 core beliefs about money—but only one helps you get richer Understanding the why behind your financial decisions is key to making progress toward your money goals, says financial psychologist Brad Klontz.

Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom The Podcast is out now! Tune in to discover amazing animals and encounter exotic ecosystems plus go behind the scenes of the TV series and hear from experts in animal conservation. Listen on wildkingdom.com or wherever you get your podcasts. 📲 https://mutualofomaha.co/4dojvLU

Max joins Hulu, Peacock, Paramount, and Apple TV as the latest streaming service to offer major discounts for college students. Is your student taking advantage of these discounts for their much-needed study breaks?

Max Offers College Students 50% Off— Joins Others In Offering Steep Discounts To Boost Numbers HBO's streaming service, called MAX, has added more than 600,000 paid subscribers so far this year for a total of almost 20 million.

From unexpected vet bills to specialized care, learn how pet insurance can offer peace of mind and financial security for you and your furry friends.

More pet parents getting health insurance for their 'child' Owners are increasingly viewing pets as valued members of the family.

Wondering how to save for college? Explore the pros and cons of 529 Plans vs. Roth IRAs. From tax benefits to investment options, find out which is the best fit for your family's future!

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With sunny days and vacation on the horizon you might need help maximizing your summer productivity. From setting clear goals to leveraging new tech, discover how to stay on top of your game this season.

Council Post: 19 Expert Tips For Staying Productive This Summer Daydreaming about a vacation? Check out these expert tips for professionals to stay productive and focused while making the most of the lazy, hazy days of summer.

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Do you have any financial regrets? If you do, you're not alone!

Financial Regrets (Jun) About three out of four U.S. adults has a financial regret. Do you?

Although most home improvements are not tax deductible, there may be some projects that reduce your tax burden.

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Can Home Improvements Lower Your Tax Bill? It Depends (Jun) Certain types of projects might reduce your tax burden.

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Losing someone you love is never easy - and can be made even more difficult by falling prey to one of these awful scams.

After the Loss of a Loved One, Watch Out for Scams (Jul) Unfortunately, scam artists often prey on individuals grieving after the loss of a loved one.

Roth IRA stack vs. 529. This short article has some helpful tips when it comes to choosing a tool to help save for college.

Saving for College: 529 Plan vs. Roth IRA (Jun) How does a Roth IRA stack up against a 529 plan when saving for college?

Many states have applied for or have received optional early funding to jumpstart their home energy rebate programs. The IRS is now providing guidance on federal income tax treatment of these rebates.

Tax Treatment of Home Energy Rebates The IRS has provided guidance on the federal income tax treatment of certain home energy rebates.

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This article provides a helpful real estate recap and share that commercial property values have been hit harder than home values.

Real Estate Roundup: Feeling the Impact of Higher Rates Commercial property values have been hit harder by rising interest rates than home values.

On World Social Media Day, we wanted reach out to those who follow and interact with us to say thanks. Social media is more fun with friends, so thanks for going along on the ride with us!

The Employee Benefit Research Institute's 2024 Retirement Confidence Survey is seeing a slight increase in respondents' confidence in their ability to afford a comfortable retirement.

Retirement Confidence Edges Up, With Some Optimism Retirement confidence edges up from the greatest drop since the Great Recession

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If you have a pension but aren't aware of pension maximization, this short article might be worth the read!

A Pension Strategy that May Boost Your Income (Jun) Pension maximization is a strategy that may increase income for the retiree and his or her spouse.

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A quick quiz! Can you match these ages with the federal benefits and tax responsibilities?

Birthday Benefits Quiz (Jun) Can you match these ages with the federal benefits and tax responsibilities?

Buy or lease? Which option is best with prices still going up on new vehicles?

Should You Buy or Lease Your Next Vehicle? (Jun) With new vehicle prices skyrocketing, will leasing save you money?

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