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February 23 February 23     FOLLOW US      NEWS SPORTS LIFE MONEY TECH TRAVEL OPINION WEATHER USATODAY.COM   MONEY   Personal Finance   Q&A: Social Security spousal benefits raise questions about age     If you never apply for the higher benefit amounts, the Social Security Administration will simply continue paying you the lower amounts that you have been collecting.     Read Story     Personal Finance           67% of Americans are missing out on this valuable retirement savings opportunity Are you putting your retirement at risk?                                   Personal Finance           Why calculating your career earnings is key to creating savings Calculate your career earnings today, then ask yourself "am I creating a path to victory?"                                   Personal Finance           Get the most out of tax refund with these tips Getting a big return check – an average of about $3,000, according to the IRS – can be an important psychological trick for imperfect investors.                                 Advertisement   Personal Finance           Have you made your finances Trump-proof? When Donald Trump is sworn in as the nation's 45th president, the world –and your finances--could change drastically.                                   Personal Finance           Investing apps can foil financial planning New investors need at least two things: money and confidence. But many beginners, especially younger people, lack both.                                   Personal Finance           50 ways to give your finances a fresh start in 2017 There are lots of little steps you can take over the course of 2017 that, in tandem, can lead to ultimate financial balance.                                   Personal Finance           3 IRA myths – debunked! No matter what you may have heard about IRAs, it's time to set the record straight.                                   Personal Finance           Resolutions that combine saving for retirement and a lust for adventure It's a new year and it's time for a new set of resolutions.                                   Personal Finance           3 Social Security compromises Trump could make as president Trump's hands-off approach to Social Security may not last.                                   The Day In Pictures Gallery A man dressed as Lord Shiva performs with live snakes as he takes part in the Maha Shivratri festival in Jammu, India. Maha Shivratri, the night of the worship of Shiva, is celebrated on the 14th night of the new moon during the dark half of the mon     Popular Stories One winning ticket sold for $435M Powerball jackpot in Lafayette, Indiana Judge says women can go topless in Colorado town Could it be Magic vs. Bird ... for Paul George?   To forward this e-mail to a friend, click here You are currently subscribed to this newsletter with the address: bimagroup2.onlineincome@blogger.com. To UNSUBSCRIBE, please click here. Manage Subscriptions | Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108