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The ABLE Age Adjustment Act is finally in action, and PocketSmith is spreading the word! If you were disabled between the ages of 26 and 45, you won’t want you miss this episode of ChooseFI:
ABLE Accounts 2026: Eligibility Doubled to Age 46 | ChooseFI
The ABLE Age Adjustment Act expanded eligibility to age 46 as of Jan 2026. Learn how these 529A accounts protect $100K from SSI limits with tax-free withdrawals.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom portrays himself as a resistance leader—though in his budget proposal, he is once again attacking Medicaid funded home care that helps disabled people live independently. My latest for @motherjones.com www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Newsom's budget shows he's not the resistance leader you think he is
Disabled people on Medicaid-funded home care are often "conditioned to accept crumbs."
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You tracked your expenses—now what? via @jessiemayontheweb.bsky.social
You Tracked Expenses, Now What?
Time to take action!
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The first BCBS settlement payments are FINALLY going out, and they’re going out via digital prepaid cards. Claimants were told this was the fastest way to get their money. As someone who covers personal finance, there are some fees and spending restrictions I think are important to note.
The Fine Print on Your BCBS Settlement Prepaid Card – Femme Frugality
Did you get your BCBS payment on a digital prepaid card so you'd be among the first paid? That decision you made years ago comes with some fine print today. Read on to see how you can avoid prepaid ca...
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🌎HAPPY HONOR THE EARTH DAY🌍 We are grateful to have our work amplified by @democracynow❤️🔥 Today we honor Mother Earth’s last line of defense… INDIGENOUS PEOPLES! Help us continue this fight ✊🏽🌱❤️🔥 Support our work at: bit.ly/HonorTheEarthDay2026 #WaterIsLife #YouCantDrinkData #LandBack #EarthDay
Confused about how to manage no tax on overtime on your return? Ask me anything
The whole tax-free tips thing could be worse, but could also be better
Tax-Free Tips & You – Femme Frugality
Yay, tax-free tips are here! But, wait...does this new policy even apply to your particular service sector job? Let's check out the good, the bad, and the disappointing of this new tax provision.
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A new study predicts that Long Covid will cost OECD economies $135 billion a year, due to people leaving the workforce, lower productivity, and healthcare costs. COVID is not over.
Long Covid Predicted to Cost OECD Economies $135 Billion a Year
The pandemic might be over, but new research indicates long Covid is likely to reverberate across OECD economies, costing up to $135 billion a year over the next decade.
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I am super fortunate to work at a place that is letting me take a personal leave for three months. But that doesn't mean the work stops. We are hiring a climate reporter to fill in while i'm out! Apps close April 15th!
Julia B. Chan @juliachanb.bsky.social · 5mo ago@19thnews.org is hiring a contract climate reporter! We're looking for a reporter to spend three months covering climate's impact on women and LGBTQ+ people, including how it intersects with housing, child care and health. Share or apply here: 19thnews.org/2026/04/cont...
If you’re hyper independent, the idea that asking for what you need can improve your financial life and overall health seems a little woo when you first try it…until the results start cascading.
Voicing Your Needs Helps Your Finances & Your Health – Femme Frugality
Are you used to people not showing up? These experiences might solidify a sense of hyperindependence. But when you pivot to voicing your needs to the right people, your health -- and your finances -- ...
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Emigration comes with highs and lows. For @moneytalkwitht.bsky.social , the highs include better physical and mental health in her new entrepreneurial community
Leaving America for Better Physical and Mental Health
After a health scare in late 2023, Tiffany decided she didn’t want to “push through” her way to peace anymore. So in early 2024, the American packed up her family and moved from North Carolina to Jama...
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In other news, I am really excited to share some new initiatives we're launching at The Rumpus including increased pay, writing and editorial fellowships, and microgrants. therumpus.net/2026/03/31/e...
Exciting New Rumpus Initiatives - The Rumpus
Debbie Millman and I are thrilled to share some exciting new initiatives we are launching with The Rumpus. Beginning on April 1, 2026, we are increasing
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Watch out for weather-related utility scams after winter storms Huge winter storms in parts of the country have left hundreds of thousands of households without power. After a big storm, utility and other scammers will be busily at work. Scammers know severe weather may have shut off your…
Watch out for weather-related utility scams after winter storms
Huge winter storms in parts of the country have left hundreds of thousands of households without power. After a big storm, utility and other scammers will be busily at work. Scammers know severe weather may have shut off your electricity, heat, or water. One thing they try is sending messages that looklike they’re from your utility company with links designed to steal your personal information.
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it’s national caregivers day. about 1 in 5 people provide unpaid care to a loved one. you probably know one. it’s hard to understand until you are doing it (and you likely will) but it is heart wrenching, backbreaking work. do something nice for a caregiver you know. no advice please.
For the yinzers wondering hOw To CoMmUnItY? #Free event coming up: #pgh
Connection Expo — Pittsburgh Social Health
An in-person opportunity to explore and get involved with over 50 Pittsburgh organizations and clubs. Happening at Velum Fermentation on Pittsburgh's South Side, the brewery will your one-stop shop fo...
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Moving to a low-cost area could save you money, but will it cost your sanity?
Are you stupid if you live in a high-cost area?
Moving to a low-cost area could save you money, but will it cost your sanity?
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Finally got my hands on a copy! Super psyched to start this read by one of my fave journalists @edyong209.bsky.social
There are major changes for fee-free days at U.S. National Parks in 2026, including citizenship and residency checks.
Free Entrance to National Parks in 2026 – Femme Frugality
There are major changes for fee-free days at U.S. National Parks in 2026, including citizenship and residency checks.
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The Feminist Financial Handbook is in (another) academic publication
The Feminist Financial Handbook is in (another) academic publication – Femme Frugality
The Feminist Financial Handbook has been cited in multiple academic texts. Here's an analysis of the latest.
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Hey I'll be live on @npr.org Morning Edition at 5:50AM Eastern (re-airing at 7:50/9:50) to talk figure skating olympic team selection, wherever you get your public radio.
One good thing today: a financial anxiety coaching client told me working with me was like taking a gummy #onegoodthing
Stop thinking you are bad with money. Traditional advice ignores your ADHD brain. Ditch the shame. Find tools built for you. Read more: https://loom.ly/SlRcb3M 💸 #adhd
ADHD Money Management: Why Traditional Advice Fails You — ft. Brynne Conroy on The Vibe With Ky Podcast
Traditional budgeting tips often fail neurodivergent brains. Learn why you are not bad with money and how to use your strengths to build wealth.
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Got to sit down with the lovely Ky to discuss ADHD money management 💸
ADHD Money Management: Letting Go Of Financial Shame - ft. Brynne Conroy | The Vibe With Ky Podcast
YouTube video by The Vibe With Ky - Introvert with ADHD
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I bought these shoes for the baseball diamond, but they ended up traveling the world. Reflections on the past four years, and the luck involved in our investments.
The Tale of the Long-Lived Tennies – Femme Frugality
I bought these shoes for the baseball diamond, but they ended up traveling the world. Here's an ode to their service, and a reflection on luck in our investments.
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If the age limitation has prevented you from using an ABLE account in the past, that could all be changing for you in the next few weeks:
Millions of Americans Are Newly-Eligible for ABLE Accounts in 2026. Are You One of Them?
Starting in 2026, millions of people who were previously shut out of ABLE accounts will finally be allowed in, thanks to a long-delayed change in the age-of-onset rules. It won’t magically fix asset l...
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