Losing a job is tough no matter what. Add a pandemic into the mix, and now millions of Americans are out of work for months at a time, creating a surge in long-term unemployment. For most out-of-work folks, it’s taking about 21 weeks to find a new job, according to the latest data from the […]

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Dear Penny, I will be 62 in November and right now times are tough. Is it possible to take Social Security temporarily and then stop it when things begin to move again?  I was thinking of maybe just taking it for a short time, through early summer 2021. I am in the pet-sitting business and

When gyms and fitness studios closed their doors earlier this year due to the pandemic, bikes started flying off shelves as people looked for ways to be active while staying socially distanced. But just like cars, bikes require upkeep. Unlike cars, however, you can do a lot of basic bicycle maintenance yourself. Jake McFadden is

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