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How to Politely Handle Negotiations When Buying a Home GOBankingRates 5 days ago Laura Woods © kali9 / Getty Images An African American couple standing outdoors on a sunny day on a residential street, with a young man holding a folder. You’re preparing to buy a new home. Whether you’ve already found “the one” and just need to get the deal done or simply want make sure you know how to negotiate when the time comes, you know being polite to the seller is the key to su...

How Did COVID-19 Restrictions in Different States Impact Local Economies? GOBankingRates 5 hrs ago Andrew Lisa © izusek / Getty Images The teacher wipes down tables in the classroom before students return to school after the coronovirus pandemic. America is tallying the lowest number of COVID-19 cases since July 2020. Major chains like Walmart, Costco, Target and CVS have dropped their mask mandates. About half the adult population has received at least one dose of vaccine ...

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5 Amazing Small Businesses That Lasted Through the Pandemic GOBankingRates 2 hrs ago © Pekic / Getty Images Florist Woman Seedling Plants in Her Flower Shop. Small businesses are considered the lifeblood of the U.S. economy. During the pandemic, however, they experienced massive financial bloodshed. One study by Yelp found that 163,735 businesses closed down between March 1 and Aug. 31, 2020, with about 60% shutting down permanently. A Plant Store Took Its Workshops Virtual When the pandem...

Fewer than 1% of U.S. adults currently serve in the military. Fewer than 10% are veterans. These dwindling percentages are representative of the modern era: One in which citizens aren't being drafted...

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These 4 People Joined the Military To Escape Poverty: Here Are Their Stories GOBankingRates 6 days ago gerald gangaram 2 Fewer than 1% of U.S. adults currently serve in the military. Fewer than 10% are veterans. These dwindling percentages are representative of the modern era: One in which citizens aren’t being drafted to war, and can instead choose a career path befitting them.  However, not everyone has equal access to a career path, or even a job in general. According to EducationData....

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4 Tips for Saving Money While in the Military GOBankingRates 3 hrs ago © Geber86 / Getty Images Close up of a father coming home after being deployed. Members of the military have access to special savings opportunities, but they don’t always make the most of these benefits. It can seem difficult to afford to set money aside for the future when you’re focusing on paying your regular bills and dealing with extra challenges like frequent moves and deployments. But even if you start small...