@sandyblock

Senior associate editor for Kiplinger's Personal Finance. Proud West Virginian. I read a lot of books.

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Joined April 2009
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explore.org@exploreorg2 Nov 2022
So long and farewell, brown bear cam. It's been a beautiful season, and we hope the bears enjoy a nice rest.
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IRS warns against "smishing"--text messages that purport to offer tax credits or info about setting up an online account. The IRS doesn't text requests for personal information. ow.ly/y9ji50L74Hu

IRS warns taxpayers to stay vigilant as texting scams surge | Internal Revenue Service

Tax Tip 2022-155, October 11, 2022 — October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The IRS and the Security Summit partners warn everyone to be on the lookout for scams and schemes that could put...

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Kiplinger@Kiplinger20 Sep 2022
PODCAST: Defusing the Retirement “Tax Bomb” with David McClellan trib.al/9j63qlT

PODCAST: Defusing the Retirement “Tax Bomb” with David McClellan

If you’ve dutifully socked away money in a 401(k) or IRA for years, you could be in for an unpleasant shock when it comes time to take money out of those accounts. Also, the IRS is sending out a...

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Todd Gardner@PopGeog19 Sep 2022
There are now 90,526 Japanese citizens aged 100 and above, an increase of 5% from a year earlier and more than five times the amount two decades ago, according to a government report bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via @bpolitics

Number of Centenarians in Japan Grows by Five Times in 20 Years

The number of centenarians in Japan has risen to a fresh record, underscoring the challenges facing the country as its population rapidly gets older.

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Kiplinger@Kiplinger16 Aug 2022
Big news for #retirees, as #hearingaids will finally be available over the counter. @WriterElaineS has the full story.
Elaine Silvestrini@WriterElaineS16 Aug 2022
As early as October, people will be able to buy hearing aids in stores and online w/out needing a medical professional. Here's what you should know. @Kiplinger kiplinger.com/personal-finan…

Starting Today, Hearing Aids May be Sold Over the Counter

The White House estimates people will save nearly $3,000 by not having to get them through a medical professional.

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Kay Bell@taxtweet4 Aug 2022
Kentucky flood victims get new Nov. 15 #tax deadline bit.ly/3OUdE4l
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The Associated Press
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Long-term mortgage rates under 5% for 1st time in 4 months apnews.com/article/inflation…
A sign reading "FOR SALE" is shown in front of a house.

ALT A sign reading "FOR SALE" is shown in front of a house.

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Saul, a black Border collie, helped lead search and rescue crews to his owner, who had broken his hip and multiple ribs after falling from a ridge near California’s Tahoe National Forest. nyti.ms/3vmFFL1

Dog Helps Rescue Owner Who Fell 70 Feet in California Forest (Published 2022)

Saul, a black Border collie, helped lead search and rescue crews to his owner, who the authorities said had broken his hip and multiple ribs after falling from a ridge.

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Lisa Gerstner@LGers13 Jul 2022
ICYMI, it's bear-cam season at Katmai!
explore.org@exploreorg13 Jul 2022
LIVE!!!! Bear Party at Brooks! Otis chomping. Hefty 503 in Jacuzii!
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Stable value funds are raking in new money, but they come with complicated tradeoffs for 401(k) participants. marketwatch.com/story/stable…

Stable value funds have become today’s most popular 401(k) investment, but they come with complex...

'People don’t understand the risk they’re taking’: Widely seen as a safe haven, stable value funds are often opaque.

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Kiplinger@Kiplinger8 Jul 2022
7 Standout Places to #Retire trib.al/kqY1ow3

The Best Places to Retire in the World

When it comes to the best places to retire in the world, which country is at the top of the list? And where does the U.S. feature on the leaderboard? We investigate.

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Kiplinger@Kiplinger10 Jul 2022
Many #amazon prime deals are available right now. trib.al/VaIA3As
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Kiplinger@Kiplinger10 Jul 2022
Tax Deadlines Extended for Victims of Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding in Oklahoma trib.al/XYd3WMX

Tax Deadlines Extended for Victims of Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding in Oklahoma

FEMA's recent disaster declaration opens the door for extended federal tax filing and payment deadlines for victims of the May storms, tornadoes, and flooding in Oklahoma.

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Kiplinger@Kiplinger10 Jul 2022
Will Private Student Loans Be Forgiven? trib.al/YBfGM1j

Will Private Student Loans Be Forgiven?

The Biden Administration is still tinkering with its student loan forgiveness program. Will it include private student loans?

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Signs of a slowdown? Freddie Mac reports that 30-year mortgage rates averaged 5.3% this week, down from 5.7% last week. Still up substantially from 2.9% a year ago.
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Really important @nytimes probe into businesses that market high-cost loans and other predatory products to members of the military. nytimes.com/2022/06/30/your-…

Where Military Paychecks Are Prime Targets (Published 2022)

An entire financial ecosystem surrounds the nation’s military installations. It’s a perilous landscape for young soldiers with little financial experience.

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RT @eileenambrose: Social Security's chief actuary says based on inflation in mid-February, SSA was projecting a 3.8% COLA for next year; but given inflation since then, COLA might be as high as 8% in 2023.
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RT @TaxPolicyCenter: The Social Security and Medicare Trustees report is out, estimating the funds won't be able to pay out full benefits starting in 2035 and 2028 respectively. tpc.io/385Rtss
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