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Tue Mar 17 2026

Daniel de Visé | Personal Finance Reporter

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Happy St. Patrick's Day! Here are some food and drink deals.

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St. Patrick's Day deals to help you save on food, drink deals

Burger King has a St. Patrick's Day special of $2 large order of onion rings for Royal Perks members.

St. Patrick's Day is Tuesday, March 17, and Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Jason's Deli, and other spots have deals and discounts.

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A sustained multifamily construction boom has helped ease rental price growth a bit in some areas of the country.

Where are rental costs falling in America?

A construction boom has increased available apartments, driving prices lower for some lucky tenants.

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You can take Social Security at 62, but it'll cost you

Americans are most likely to claim Social Security benefits at 62. But is it the "best" age? We examine 4 big reasons for claiming early.

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f you are the primary beneficiary of your mother's life insurance policy, the lump-sum death benefit is usually tax-free. However, if the money stays in an annuity, earnings may be taxable.

Most of us don't know how long retirement lasts – a costly mistake

If you think you know how long a retirement-age American is likely to live, try taking our one-question quiz. Most people get it wrong.

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Carnival cancels 11 cruises. See which dates

Carnival Cruise Line axed 11 sailings this fall, offering rebooking options and refunds to affected guests.

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How much do Americans have saved for retirement? See averages by age

You might not be as far off from the average as you might think.

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Some cars qualify for up to a $10,000 tax deduction

There are rules to a new tax deduction as to which vehicles qualify to save buyers on the interest paid on loans. Here are some vehicles that qualify.

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Expecting a paper IRS refund? Many are getting delay notices instead

Millions of taxpayers expecting a federal income tax refund are getting an IRS notice instead of cash due to new rules.

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Why the 2026 Genesis GV70 3.5T SPORT PRESTIGE AWD is worth over $70K

The 2026 Genesis GV70's final trim features a more powerful engine and more standard features than the base model. Here's why it's worth splurging on.

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