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I’ve seen a few articles on the Internet lately trying to determine how much money we need for early retirement. A lot of it has to do with your lifestyle. If you are someone who likes to travel, eat out, or go to shows, you may need more money to

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2027 Medicaid Changes

The 2025 budget reconciliation bill (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) requires states to mandate that able-bodied adults aged 19-64 participate in 80 hours per month of paid work, community service, or job training to keep their coverage. If you are on Medicaid, you have probably been getting notifications about the

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Xbox Cuts Workforce 20%

Microsoft announced on July 6th, 2026, that over the next year they would be cutting 3,200 jobs from the Xbox division. The first 1,600 employees laid off will happen immediately. Xbox is also divesting five development studios. The company’s gaming strategy has struggled to scale. Cost structures were high while

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Ebay Shipping in 2026

Shipping rates have been on the rise, and it’s taking a bite out of seller profits. You have to be very careful about how you handle shipping. If you frequently list items with free shipping, you may want to take a look at your older listings to make sure your

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