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How to set up a special needs trust

Special needs trusts may cover additional needs that are not covered by Medicaid and SSI. Uwe Umstaetter | beautiful pictures Families with people with disabilities who are eligible for government assistance may want to consider setting up a special needs trust. Hal Wright, a special needs planning consultant based in Centennial, Colorado and author of […]

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How to Make the Most of Your Credit Card Grace Period

Select’s editorial team works independently to review financial products and write articles that we think our readers will find useful. We earn commissions from affiliate partners on many offers, but not all offers on Select are from affiliate partners. One of the potential benefits of using a credit card instead of a debit card (or […]

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Bulletproof coffee founder Dave Asprey: How to live longer

Jeanne Louise Calment of France has proven it is possible to live to 122 years old. When she died in 1997, she set a Guinness World Record as the oldest person ever. But the entrepreneur who started the Bulletproof coffee craze (it’s coffee with butter and coconut oil), Dave Asprey, has set a goal to […]

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Using Credit Cards: A Stress-Free Guide

Select’s editorial team works independently to review financial products and write articles we think our readers will find useful. We earn a commission from affiliate partners on many offers, but not all offers on Select are from affiliate partners. The Chase Freedom® is not currently available to new cardholders. Please visit our list of the […]

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How to fly with a baby on an airplane

Traveling brings out the best in me. My husband and I share a love of discovering new places and it was clear when our son was born two years ago that we decided to continue this journey – this time with little feet. While we sometimes miss the improvisation in our travel plans, chasing our […]

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How to use Google Waze for directions and avoiding traffic

Google Maps has become the gold standard for finding your way around unfamiliar areas, especially if you’re walking or using public transit. But if you’re stuck in traffic on your daily commute, it’s time to get rid of Google Maps and switch to Waze. Waze, owned by Google, has some of the same traffic information […]

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How to create a perfect resume in 2019

If you’re in a quarter of the population looking to make good on that New Year’s resolution to find a new job in 2019, you’ll need a resume. It’s the first step many of us take grudgingly, grappling with the best way to phrase our degrees and ultimately hoping to achieve with just a few […]

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9 work-from-home jobs that pay more than $100,000—and how to land one

Good news for those who love their jobs, but hate the office! More and more companies are choosing to work as a remote team. Brie Reynolds, senior career specialist at FlexJobs, says some of the fastest-growing remote jobs are in STEM fields (e.g. programmers, computational researchers, and data scientists). Remote job growth has also picked […]

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What is a coronavirus contact tracer and how to get hired as one

Over the past few months, the coronavirus has destroyed many industries, forcing tens of millions of people out of the workforce. But some work, like contact tracing, has become all the more necessary due to the pandemic. According to a job posting by the Foundation for Public Health in New York City. The local government […]

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What you need to know about using Costco to book your next vacation

Did you know that in addition to being able to bulk shop for peanut butter and toilet paper, your Costco membership also gives you access to a travel agency? That’s right. Costco has an extensive travel program for members, with a heavy focus on packaged hotels, cruises, and rental cars. And before you say those […]

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