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Social Security Disability rules after age 55

Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer outlines how you could qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits if you can no longer work and are 55 or older.
Managing your money

What is a virtual credit card and how does it work?

Ramp says that as a business, there are several scenarios when you might prefer to use a virtual credit card, and these include better vendor management, automated accounts payable and more secure transactions.

Leaders: Stop trying to fix it all

ACT Leadership says that fixing everything isn't leadership, and that the number one trap it sees leaders fall into is the seduction of fixing—especially in fast-moving environments where speed signals competence and hesitation can be mistaken for incompetence.

Tax alpha: Boost investment returns through strategic tax planning

Range explains how tax alpha strategies can add 1%-1.5% to investors' annual after-tax returns without increasing risk.

What's that racket? 4 car noises you shouldn't ignore

CheapInsurance.com encourages drivers to listen for car noises that can help diagnose a potential problem before it becomes a serious emergency situation.

The guide to accounting automation: How AI accelerates month-end-close

Brex explains how businesses can apply accounting automation to handle routine financial tasks, freeing accountants to focus on more valuable work like analysis, strategy, and business partnership.

To show employee appreciation and build morale in 2025, think beyond free pizza and beer

WorkTango examined news reports and studies to explore how employee appreciation efforts can boost savings, increase retention, and improve morale.

5 investment scams millennials fall for and how to avoid them

CheapInsurance.com used data from the FBI's 2023 Internet Crime Report to analyze the investment scams that frequently target millennials.

New study: Americans rate their financial happiness a 4.9 of out 10

(BPT) - On America's financial scorecard, people rate their happiness with their overall personal finances a 4.97 out of 10 — and scores need improvement across the board, as the majority (91%) …

The Post-Tax Season Playbook for Spending Smart

(Family Features) With tax season officially in the rearview mirror, it’s the prime time for small business owners to step back and re-evaluate their expenses. Before tossing those receipts, now is a good opportunity to understand how every dollar you spend can fuel your next adventure.

Is Canada in a recession? The data says we’re teetering on the brink.

Finder.com reports Canada may be headed for a serious economic slump based on recent GDP, consumer spending and housing market data.

The towns that invent their own money

Reasons to be Cheerful reports on a practice that dates back centuries and communities that are creating their own currencies to keep local economies strong and resilient.

10 ways COVID changed American schools

Chalkbeat reports that the impact of COVID-era closures—the ways schools rose to meet the moment and the ways they failed—continue to reverberate through the American education system and in the lives of students, parents, and teachers.
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This project-based high school serving 30 districts has endured for nearly two decades with a focus on STEM
The 74 reports that New York's Tech Valley High School endures with a focus on STEM, a unique funding model, and a balance between high expectations and close relationships.
How to get a business credit card with an EIN only
Ramp explains how EIN-only cards work, how to apply for one, and what the best business credit cards are for every type of business scenario.
Having an action plan for personal finance is critical in uncertain times.
How to manage financial stress in uncertain times
Americans are increasingly worried about the economy. Research shows that taking steps to improve your ‘financial efficacy’ can help alleviate some hardships.
As it stands, only a tiny fraction of America's wealthy are ever subjected to the estate tax.
Repealing the estate tax could create headaches for the rich – as well as worsen inequality
Only a tiny fraction of Americans are rich enough for it to matter anyway. And many wealthy taxpayers already locked their existing assets into estate plans that they can’t change.
The 5 most common AI capabilities adopted by businesses, and how they may impact employees
WorkTango analyzed McKinsey & Company survey data to determine which five AI technologies are most commonly used in businesses.
What are tariffs and how do they impact consumers?
Experian fills you in on how tariffs work and how they may affect your wallet.
Why you need cash on hand in case of a planned blackout—which is becoming more common
The Conversation reports that electronic payments are making the world less resilient in the face of increasing numbers of major natural disasters, and this can become a big problem during an emergency, since these systems need electricity to operate.
Tariffs are quietly driving up drug prices—here's how it hurts you most
SaveHealth says that, from Medicare recipients to the uninsured, no one escapes the ripple effect of rising pharmaceutical costs.
$1,000+ in health insurance perks you're probably not using
Top Nutrition Coaching encourages you to learn what your health insurance plan covers beyond annual checkups and urgent care visits that could include benefits from smartwatches and wellness incentives to one-on-one counseling with registered dietitians.
The impact of trucking company practices on accident liability
Kreger Brodish LLP explains why it's important to know your legal options for seeking compensation and justice when a trucking company's carelessness or recklessness harms you.

Building a budget and investing in you

(BPT) - Let's take a minute to talk about spring cleaning of your finances. While most Americans would benefit from consulting with a financial advisor, becoming familiar with basic financial …

How Warren Buffett’s enormous charitable gifts reflect the ‘inner scorecard’ that has guided him up to the billionaire’s planned retirement

CEO Warren Buffett is surrounded by press and fans as he arrives at Berkshire Hathaway's 2019 annual shareholders meeting in Omaha, Neb.
The investor has already given much of his $169 billion fortune to charity and has pledged to donate nearly all of the rest.

How Financing Options Help Customers Get What They Need—When They Need It

During National Small Business Week, and throughout the year, companies showcase the power of flexible payment solutions for everyday consumers.
(NAPSI)—As National Small Business Week (May 4–10, 2025) celebrates the hardworking businesses that fuel communities, two small business success stories—Merlin Complete Auto Care and Nielsen …

QR codes in 2025: How the latest trends are reshaping customer engagement

Uniqode explains how QR codes are no longer just a trend but a core business necessity.
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Graduate of one of America's largest all-girls public high schools works to revive it
Chalkbeat reports about a woman on a mission to restore her school's reputation as a premier Philadelphia educational institution where young women hone their skills, excel as leaders, and find their voices.
The impact of recent and prospective tax law changes: What you need to know
Polston Tax forecasts major tax law changes on the horizon for 2025 and 2026.
Richest women in America
Most "richest people" lists are dominated by men. To counteract that, Stacker celebrated the richest women in America, using 2025 data from Forbes.
When big property managers give independent landlords a bad name
TurboTenant says property management companies and landlords aren't necessarily one and the same, and when a property manager fails to uphold the terms of a lease, the public often unfairly blames the landlord.
7 fastest-growing business trends in retail and e-commerce
NEXT reveals a landscape of potential ideas for entrepreneurs who can innovate and meet evolving market needs in retail and online retail.