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by Veronica Matthews, Sushil Cheema It’s almost time for summer, which means it’s time to think about summer jobs. If you’re a teen looking for work — or if you’ve got a teen in your house who should be looking for work — here’s a list of 40 summer jobs for teens. Teen jobs traditionally pay minimum wage or a little higher depending on the work and where you live.

by Timothy MooreContributorGas prices are at an all-time high, averaging more than $4 a gallon across the U.S. The easy solution is to just drive less, but that’s not practical for most families. Instead, many drivers are considering switching to a hybrid or an electric vehicle to cut down their fuel costs — but how can you know which is right for you?In this guide, we’ll explore hybrid vs. electric

by Adam HardyContributor Whether it’s a birthday, graduation or holiday, it’s likely that you’ll get a stack of gift cards for any celebration. Also likely: You’ll end up with a few you can’t use or don’t want. Maybe your boss gave you a Starbucks gift card, but you aren’t a coffee drinker. Or your Aunt Rita gave you a generous $75 for a steakhouse, but you’re a vegetarian. There is

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Real Answers for Life’s Money Challengesby Robin Hartill, CFP®Senior EditorI’m happily married (25 years) and retired for medical reasons (I’m 58). My husband makes good money. We are meeting all of our basic needs, but his retirement is severely underfunded.We had to dig out of debt recently and are down to one zero-interest credit card we still owe about $18,000 on. Our home will be paid off in about four

by Michael ArchambaultSenior WriterThe “dark web.”It’s an ominous-sounding term that crops up in discussions about internet security. So you might be wondering what the dark web is and how it can affect you. You could find yourself in trouble if your information shows up in this dark layer of the internet — and may even find your financial security and sensitive personal information at risk.Let’s break down the dark web,