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Here’s how to use an extra paycheck this month

amefika5 months ago05 mins

For workers who are used to receiving their paycheck every two weeks, the calendar aligns in January to give some biweekly earners a third “bonus” paycheck during the year. For 2026, the bonus months are January and July (if the first paycheck was paid on January 2) or May and October (if the first paycheck…

Nearly half of Americans say they ended 2025 worse off. Here are your top 3 financial mistakes and how to fix them in 2026

amefika5 months ago05 mins

A new survey from Credit Karma surveyed Americans on their top financial regrets in 2025, painting a snapshot of the high cost of living in the U.S. today. Nearly half of Americans say their finances got worse over the past year, with unexpected expenses disrupting their budgets in 28% of cases. The top three financial…