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This week’s top story: 6 milestones and how they might change your life insurance needs. In other news: First EV road trip, weekly mortgage rates, and how to land the financial helicopter to support grown kids.

6 Milestones and How They Might Change Your Life Insurance Needs
Getting married, welcoming kids and starting a business are some reasons you might be thinking about life insurance.

What I Learned From My First EV Road Trip
If you’re new to electric cars or just curious about what a road trip with one is like, here’s what I learned from my cross-state drive.

Weekly Mortgage Rates Remaining Low Could Offset Higher Prices
Mortgage rates held mostly steady during the week ending Aug. 22, as mortgage lenders rolled with the punches.

Supporting Grown Kids? How to Land the Financial Helicopter
Most parents financially support their young adult children. Communication and deadlines can help.

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This week’s top story: Watch for these 3 Medigap shopping surprises to avoid overpaying. In other news: What home buyers should know as mortgage rates top 8%, cut EV costs with electric company incentives, and what to buy on Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2023.

Watch for These 3 Medigap Shopping Surprises to Avoid Overpaying
Medicare beneficiaries should watch for shopping surprises when choosing a Medigap plan to avoid paying too much for coverage.

As Mortgage Rates Top 8%, What Home Buyers Should Know
Interest rates on 30-year fixed-rate home loans have reached a milestone not seen for over two decades. What does that mean for this housing market?

Cut EV Costs With Electric Company Incentives
Electricity providers offer a range of EV rebates, from vehicle purchase to charging station installation.

What to Buy (and Skip) on Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2023
Retailers like Amazon, Target and Walmart pushed October sales as an early start to the holiday shopping season again this year.

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This week’s top story: Smart Money podcast on longevity literacy, and how debt impacts credit scores. In other news: What happens if UPS goes on strike, federal student loan interest rates now highest in a decade, and why Americans can’t buy Chinese cheap electric cars.

Smart Money Podcast: Longevity Literacy, and How Debt Impacts Credit Scores
Sean Pyles and Liz Weston delve into the significant yet often overlooked concept of longevity literacy.

What Happens if UPS Goes on Strike?
A strike by the shipping giant could put a crimp in America’s e-commerce habit.

Federal Student Loan Interest Rates Now Highest in a Decade
For undergraduates, interest rates on federal student loans are 5.50% for the 2023-24 academic year — up from 4.99%. But there are ways to keep your costs down.

China Makes Cheap Electric Cars; Why Can’t Americans Buy Them?
China has better access to battery materials and other advantages. But don’t look for those cars in the U.S. anytime soon.

Thursday’s need-to-know money news

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Today’s top story: How the September 2022 fed rate increase will impact your bank account. Also in the news: 6 new rules for smarter European travel, how to weigh the risks and rewards of buying a used EV, and Fed boosts rates yet again, pushing down home affordability.

How the September 2022 Fed Rate Increase Will Impact Your Bank Account
Expect higher rates on savings accounts and CDs. Don’t hold your breath on interest checking accounts.

6 New Rules for Smarter European Travel
If you’re planning a trip to Europe, consider the following tips to save money and have a better experience.

Is a Used Electric Vehicle a Bargain or a Trap?
Here’s how to weigh the risks and rewards of buying a used EV.

Fed Boosts Rates Yet Again, Pushing Down Home Affordability
The Federal Reserve continued to shout from the rooftops Wednesday that it will do what it takes to get inflation under control.