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How Businesses and People are Adapting to Increased Costs

For all the political noise around inflation these days, there is no objective question behind the idea that inflation is increasing. This is occurring across a variety of metrics. Food, gas, and other utility costs ...

Mainstream Media Starts a Debate Over Life Insurance

If you have ever watched television for more than an hour, then you have likely witnessed some sort of life insurance commercial that preaches all about the importance of having a policy. Your family is going to need mone...

Paper Checks for Social Security Ending Soon: Here's a Way to Keep Yours

If you still get your Social Security benefits by paper check, big changes are coming. Starting September 30, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will stop mailing paper checks to most bene...

Supporting Local Heroes: Volunteer Firefighters, The Lifeblood of Many Communities

While most people run away from danger, volunteer firefighters run towards it. These selfless individuals are the backbone of emergency response in many rural communities across South Dakota ...

Maximize Your Social Security Benefits with the Right Retirement Age

Deciding when to start taking Social Security benefits is one of the most important financial decisions you'll make in retirement. The age you begin benefits dramatically impacts how much you'll...

5 Common Homeowners Insurance Mistakes You Should Avoid

The number of owner-occupied homes continues to grow in the United States. While buying a home is one of the most significant investments you might achieve, that is not where your financial obligation stops. After purch...

Empowering Small Towns: Strategies to Garner Outside Support for Revitalization

Small towns across the country often face unique challenges when it comes to revitalization efforts. Limited resources, shrinking populations, and lack of outside investment can hinder progress....

The Surprising Connection between Immigration and Social Security

When discussing Social Security, the common concerns of retirees are often centered around inflation and potential benefit cuts. However, a recent survey conducted by the Nationwide Retirement Institute ...

Where are the Jobs Coming From?

According to every month's jobs report since January 2021, when President Joe Biden took office, the United States has apparently been adding more and more jobs. However, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there has also been a grow...