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401(k) Contribution Limit: How Much Can You Put In?

The 401(k) contribution limit for 2026 is $24,500 of your own pay. At 50 or older you can add $8,000, for $32,500. At 60 through 63 the catch-up is $11,250. A separate IRS cap covers everything going in, yours...

Del Bailey
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Does Vitamin C Help Colds? What the NIH Says

Vitamin C does not prevent colds for most people. The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements says regular use might shorten colds slightly, by 8% in adults and 14% in children. Starting after symptoms appear does...

Madeline Marshall
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How Long Can Food Sit Out at a Holiday Party?

How long can food sit out at a holiday party? Two hours for perishable dishes, or one hour if it is above 90°F, according to USDA and FDA. The clock stops only for food held at 140°F or warmer, or 40°F or...

Del Bailey

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Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes

Healthy Thanksgiving recipes keep the classic dishes and change how they are built. Use more vegetables, roast or steam in place of cream sauces, and season with herbs instead of extra salt. The table below pairs each...

Jim Owen

How to Sleep Better in Winter

To sleep better in winter, keep the same bed and wake times, get outside in daylight, and keep the bedroom dark and cool. The CDC’s NIOSH puts cool at about 65 to 68°F. Adults need at least 7 hours, per the CDC. If you...

Madeline Marshall

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How to Stay Active in Winter

Adults who want to stay active in winter are working toward the same weekly total the CDC sets all year: at least 150 minutes of moderate activity and 2 days of muscle strengthening. The CDC says that total can be split...

Del Bailey

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