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Inflation is also hitting big-box retailers like Target. The company says it is overstocked and lowered its financial guidance. In turn, the stock is down 7.68% in pre-market trading on June 7 and is down 31.6% year-to-date. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy Check Out: 10 Things You Should Always Buy at WalmartLearn: 9 Bills You Should Never Put on Autopay To address the overstocking issue, Target announced it is planning several actions in the second quarter, “including additional markdowns, removing excess inventory and canceling orders,” according to a press release....

As all parents know, sending the kids back to school each fall isn’t cheap. Between supplies, clothing and electronics, the bill adds up to more than $800 annually per family for kids in kindergarten through 12th grade and about $1,200 for households with college students, according to the National Retail Federation. By Jami Farkas See: How Much Cash To Have Stashed at Home at All TimesMore: 7 Surprisingly Easy Ways To Reach Your Retirement Goals...

Earlier this year, CNBC reported that 44% of Americans have at least one side job. Another 28% said this past year’s inflation forced them to take on a second job to keep up with rising costs. The extra work is worth it, as a side gig brings in an extra $483 a month on average. Of those working a side gig, 15% said they bring in more than $1,500 a month, which means an extra $18,000 more added to your yearly salary....

On Sunday, June 12, at 10:20 p.m., George — like thousands of other customers using crypto lending exchange Celsius — received an email reading: “Due to extreme market conditions, today we are announcing that Celsius is pausing all withdrawals, Swap and transfers between accounts.” By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy Learn: Your Crypto Exchange Went Bankrupt? The Best Money Moves to Make Next, According to Experts Looking To Diversify in a Bear Market? Consider These 6 Alternative Investments...

Having trouble keeping tabs on your miles and points? Forget Excel spreadsheets. Now that travel is opening up, a new app will enable users to start planning trips that have been put on hold due to the pandemic in a more seamless way — by tracking and using rewards, all stored in one place. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy Explore: 15 Best Travel Sites for Saving Money Find Out: Why It’s Smart To Book Your Late 2021 Travel Now...

The price of a U.S. First-Class Mail stamp is going up again, and the United States Postal Service (USPS) is hinting at more hikes on the way. By David Nadelle Discover: 10 Costco Brand Items With the Best Bargains in May More: 9 Bills You Should Never Put on Autopay The USPS recently filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), proposing price changes to take effect July 10. The new prices, if approved, include a two-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail “Forever” stamp, from 58 cents to 60 cents....

On Monday, Feb.14, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway released its stock investments as of Dec. 31, 2021, revealing the purchase of a large stake in Activision, according to the 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Reaches $700 Billion Market Cap: Investors Shouldn’t Be Spooked, Analysts Say Find: Warren Buffett Fans Should Consider This ‘Low-Profile’ Fund That Mimics Berkshire Hathaway Berkshire owned 14....

Social Security serves mostly older retirees, but also the disabled through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program gives extra help to the most vulnerable people, those who are disabled or blind and have limited resources. Together, the Social Security Administration (SSA) paid $1 trillion to 65 million monthly beneficiaries in 2021. By Andrew Lisa Learn: 8 Purchases Retirees Almost Always RegretAlso: 5 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000...

By Andrew Lisa The Future of Finances: Gen Z & How They Relate to MoneySee: 7 Surprisingly Easy Ways To Reach Your Retirement Goals Young Investors Might Be Overly Fixated on Trends and Fast Gains According to a study from IRA rollover service Capitalize, more than half of millennials and Gen Zers are investing in cryptocurrency as part of their retirement plans. But the tendency of young investors to gravitate toward risky, volatile and trendy investments isn’t limited to digital coins....

If you have business to take care of with a Social Security office, you’ll want to get it done before Labor Day weekend — or you’ll have to wait until Sept. 6. Social Security offices are closed on Sept. 5 in observance of Labor Day. By Dawn Allcot See: 6 Types of Retirement Income That Aren’t TaxableFind: What Is the Average Social Security Benefit at Age 62? Social Security offices have been open for business following the pandemic, during normal business hours, since April 7....

Regions Bank operates throughout the South and Midwest and provides customers with everything from traditional bank accounts to credit cards and mortgage loans. By Alicia Bodine Routing Numbers by State About Routing Numbers Wire Transfers How To Find Yours Whether you’re a Regions customer or need to complete a transaction with someone else who’s a Regions customer, you’ll need to find the routing number associated with the bank to complete certain transactions....

When you’re just starting out in your career, retirement seems like something too far into the future to really worry about. Just the idea of getting married, buying a house and starting a family already seems like a financial mountain, and much more in your purview. Throw in student loans, and it might seem like you’re just about squeezed from every possible pocket — but that’s not the case. By Georgina Tzanetos Investing: 6 Alternative Investments To Consider for Diversification in 2022 Important: 7 Surprisingly Easy Ways To Reach Your Retirement Goals...

When shelter-in-place orders due to the pandemic got serious in 2020, we changed the way we lived, shopped, ate and more. Contactless services, streaming entertainment, food delivery and more became the new way of doing things. Now that so many states have reopened, things like dining and entertainment are available again thanks to vaccine rollouts, and it may be time to rethink your expenditures. Do you really need everything you’ve been paying for to get through the lockdowns?...

By Andrew Lisa Important: 7 Areas Where You Should Continue To Be Financially Conservative While the Economy RecoversDon’t Miss: 37 Life Hacks That Will Save You Money More From Your Money: Choose a high-interest saving, checking, CD, or investing account from our list of top banks to start saving today. Quitting Work Is in Vogue — That’s Opportunity Knocking At the end of June, NPR reported on a phenomenon of millions of gainfully employed people quitting their jobs, reconsidering their work-life balance and reevaluating what they were and weren’t willing to do to pay the bills....

Did you know that if you save $500 each month, you’ll end the year with $6,000 in savings? This substantial amount of money can be put toward IRA contributions, paying off credit card debt or other outstanding debt, or tucking it away in an emergency fund. By Heather Taylor Make a Realistic Budget While making a budget may sound like a basic tip, Micetich said it’s the first step to a successful year of saving....

If you asked a bunch of random strangers to name the most expensive music video of all time, at least a few would certainly say “Thriller” — and it was when it was made in 1983. According to Rolling Stone, Michael Jackson’s groundbreaking 14-minute masterpiece was produced on a budget of $500,000. While a half-million bucks for a music video was unprecedented at the time, it pales in comparison to the big-budget productions that followed....

‘Tis the season to give holiday gifts everyone will enjoy! Dollar Tree has stocking stuffers perfect for everyone on your wish list — and all at inexpensive prices. By Heather Taylor If you’re looking for a few additional gifts to pick up, check out these stocking stuffers. Holiday-Themed Sour Patch Kids Candies You can never go wrong with candy as a stocking stuffer. Sour Patch Kids candies, priced at $1.25 per box, are holiday-themed for the season and the perfect gift for those with a sweet tooth....

Remaining confident during a period of unemployment is not easy. What can be helpful during this time of uncertainty is to take the time to carefully shift your mindset. By Heather Taylor Holiday Spending: Get Top Holiday Shopping and Savings TipsMore: 5 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000 Sounds easier said than done, right? If you’re currently grappling with a career transition, follow these tips to stay confident throughout your job search....

Some micro jobs don’t pay much, but they also don’t typically take much time to complete. These jobs can be ideal for those looking to earn money with a side gig during short free periods within an otherwise busy schedule. They can also help microworkers learn and add new skills to a resume. By Andrea Norris About Micro Jobs 9 Best Micro Job Sites Here is an overview of some of the best micro job sites for earning extra cash....

As the pandemic (hopefully) winds down, Americans are relocating to new states. A new report by MoveBuddha looked at proprietary data — in addition to Zillow Home Value data — to determine where people relocated to over the period between Jan. 1, 2022, and July 5, 2022. By Nicole Spector See: How Rich Is Meghan Markle?Find: 8 Undiscovered Cheap and Beautiful Places To Retire According to the report, these were the 10 most popular states in terms of relocations over said time frame....