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Consumers in the United States say Google and Netflix are the most "simple" brands, according to recent research from Siegel+Gale. The report was based on data from a survey conducted in July 2016 of ...

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Build a bash script that controls what, where, and when backups run. Schedule the executable backup.sh with cron and review logs and destination after runs. Test the script, use absolute paths to ...

The 2026 IRA limit is $7,500 for those under 50 and $8,600 for those over 50 because of catch-up contributions. Exceeding IRA contribution limits incurs a 6% tax penalty each year. SEP and SIMPLE IRAs ...

ETFs allow investment in diversified portfolios via a single transaction, mimicking index performance. ETFs are more liquid than mutual funds, trading like stocks with fluctuating prices throughout ...

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Side hustles can help you pay off debt, save up an emergency fund and more. No matter where your interests or skill sets lie, there’s probably a gig for you. Are you looking for ways to make extra ...