In 2026, Xbox is rumored to launch new hardware, including the Elite Controller Series 3, potentially new standard controllers with Wi-Fi, and focus on expanding the Xbox ecosystem onto PCs and handhelds. It has also been reported that standard controllers (model 1914) are on sale now for $49.99. This could
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2025 Investing Results
When you get close to retirement or are in early retirement, you should be trying to generate as much passive income as possible. In 2025 my investment portfolio increased by 8.65% and generated $3445 in monthly dividend income. During the year I was able to avoid taking any distributions from
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It’s time again for my annual wish list of items I wish I could afford to buy in the coming year. Last year, my (more doable) wish list consisted of 5 items: Remove dead trees from backyard and upgrade landscape. Budget: $2200Purchase a gas-powered chipper shredder. Budget: $500Install a video
Continue readingUSPS price increase 2026
Starting January 18, 2026, USPS will be increasing shipping rates by 5.1% to 7.8%. Ground Advantage increases by 7.8% and Priority Mail by 6.6%. The price of a First-Class Mail stamp, currently costs $0.78, will not change in January. But that doesn’t mean there won’t be a price increase later
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When you retire, you need to decide if you are going to move or stay in the home you are currently in. In my case, I have only owned two homes, both in the upper mid-west. I lived in my first home for about 20 years. After I sold that
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Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15 – December 7 and they just announced the 2nd largest rate increase in history. The Medicare Part B premium for 2026 will be $202.90 per month, an increase of $17.90 from 2025. That is a 9.7% increase from the previous year while the Social
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