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Conventional wisdom says to work hard, save your pennies, invest for the long term and control your spending — and that’s wise advice in most cases. But for the most imaginative and unorthodox entrepreneurs, nothing is off limits when money is on the table, and there are plenty of weird ways to get rich. By Andrew Lisa Cut Costs: Unplug These Appliances That Hike Up Your Electricity BillFind Out: How To Invest In Precious Metals To Protect Your RetirementThe Future of Finances: Gen Z & How They Relate to Money...

The most wonderful time of the year is upon us, which means there are many toasts to be had. Nothing pairs better with happiness than Champagne, so you’re ready to stock up. By Jennifer Taylor A quick note before you start shopping, Champagne is a winemaking region in northern France. All sparkling wine from this region is — correctly — referred to as Champagne, but other types of bubbly are often — incorrectly — given this label....

Many people dream of being rich, though what that means varies widely among people of different backgrounds and experience. To some, it means never having to worry about expenses. For others, it is not working so many hours. Another definition might be complete financial independence. No matter what your idea of “rich” is, experts offer suggestions for how to get on the road to greater wealth. By Jordan Rosenfeld Retirement at Any Age: Get Top Retirement Tips for Every Stage of LifeFind Out: 3 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000The Future of Finances: Gen Z & How They Relate to Money...

Capital One SavorOne vs. Quicksilver: Which Is Best in 2022? Capital One SavorOne and Capital One Quicksilver are both excellent cash-back credit cards. Whatever your spending habits, one of these cards is sure to fit your needs with generous cash-back rewards that never expire, multiple ways to use those rewards and a pretty good welcome bonus. By Dawn Allcot Which Card Is Best But which card is better? Is SavorOne better than Quicksilver?...

A Christmas bonus is an incentive that employees receive during the Christmas season. Employees often expect a Christmas festivity bonus, but some organizations don’t provide it each year — if at all. If you do not get a Christmas bonus, how does this affect your annual salary? By Lydia Kibet Typical Bonus Amount Guidelines Tax Rules Bonus Benefits Spending Your Bonus Many people mistake a holiday bonus for a year-end bonus, which is not the case....

Costco is nothing short of a retailing phenomenon. Not only do its customers routinely buy more items than they intend, but they also pay for the privilege. Along with other characteristics of its members, those are core performance metrics that most retailers dream of attaining and that make Costco a good long-term buy. But what’s currently going on with the company, and is it a buy now? Here’s a look at some of the most important information you’ll need to make that decision....

In 2019, 35.7 million people relied on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to eat, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation, but enrollment had been steadily declining since 2013. That trend went out the window when the pandemic reversed the tide and swelled the rolls of America’s largest food-security program to 41.5 million in 2021. By Andrew Lisa See Our List: 100 Most Influential Money ExpertsRead More: 3 Easy Tips To Turn Your Credit Woes Into Wows...

South Carolina residents who qualify for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will receive their payments on the normal monthly schedule in December. As usual, payments will be distributed in two separate batches, depending on when you first started receiving benefits. By Vance Cariaga State Stimulus Checks 2023: What To Know About Payments Coming Next YearFood Stamps Study: SNAP Benefits Slow Memory Decline in Senior Recipients SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, is a federal program that provides food-purchasing assistance to low-income households....

Today is National Walnut Day, but before you get too nutty, take a few minutes to catch up on some of the biggest financial stories out there. By Gary Dudak The Big Lead: Gas Prices Break Record Highs Again This morning, the national average gas price was roughly $4.52 — up 4 cents from just one day prior. Parts of California, along with Washington, Nevada, and Hawaii, are seeing $5-plus gas prices, while the average price of regular unleaded in Oregon is hovering at $4....

By Gary Dudak The Big Lead: Jobless Claims at 54-Year Low For the week ending April 2, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial jobless claims was 166,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week’s revised level. This was also the lowest level since November 1968. Read the full story here Business Spotlight: Berkshire Hathaway & HP Warren Buffett is continuing to deploy his massive cash reserves, revealing that he bought a major stake — $4....

Coinbase is continuing to struggle, with analysts now downgrading its stock, saying it’s time to sell as the crypto winter is taking hold of the entire industry. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: What Is a Crypto Winter?Bear Market: When Will It Be Safe To Invest In Stocks Again? Nance wrote in the note. Nance also cut his price target to $45 from $70, implying a 24% downside. “We believe current crypto asset levels and trading volumes imply further degradation in COIN’s revenue base, which we see falling ~61% YoY in 2022, and ~73% in the back half of the year,” Nance wrote in the note....

Disability insurance protects your paycheck in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury. But if you’re a generally healthy person, you may feel like you don’t need it. In this “Financially Savvy Female” column, we’re chatting with Rachael Burns, CFP and founder of True Worth Financial Planning, about why all women — even healthy ones — should consider getting disability insurance. By Gabrielle Olya Small Business Spotlight 2022: Nominate Your Favorite Small Biz Cash App Borrow: How To Borrow Money on Cash App...

The biggest eating holiday of the year is upon us, and you’ve decided to host a Friendsgiving dinner. You’re excited to welcome friends into your home, but you’re feeling a bit stressed about the cost of the meal. By Jennifer Taylor Holiday Spending: Get Top Holiday Shopping and Savings TipsFind Out: If Your Credit Score is Below 740, Make These 4 Moves Now You’re certainly not alone in this concern, as the average cost of a Thanksgiving feast for 10 surged 20% since last year — $53....

As workplaces across the U.S. continue to bear the brunt of the Great Resignation, with employees leaving in droves thanks to a shifting of priorities amid the ongoing pandemic, businesses are looking at ways to keep and attract talent. Companies are rolling out sought-after benefits such as flexible hours and higher wages, but the pressure is also on them to provide wellness programs. By Nicole Spector Making Money: 5 Things To Negotiate at Your Job Other Than SalaryLand the Job: 20 Hot Jobs That Pay More Than $150,000...

Jessica Simpson has been a pop star, reality star and, briefly, an actress, but what’s made her rich is her namesake brand of clothing and shoes. Simpson is now worth a whopping $200 million as she turns 42. By Gabrielle Olya Here’s a quick look at Simpson’s stats: Net worth: $200 million Date of birth: July 10, 1980 Primary source of wealth: The Jessica Simpson Collection Career highlights: Sold her stake in The Jessica Simpson Collection to Sequential Brand Group for about $120 million in 2015, bought it back in 2021 for $65 million, Bloomberg reported Jessica Simpson’s Entertainment Career Simpson emerged on the music scene in 1999 with the release of her album “Sweet Kisses....

Comedian Tom Green became a household name in the late ’90s as the host of MTV’s “The Tom Green Show” in 1999. He also appeared in a number of films in the 2000s. All in all, he’s built up a net worth of $5 million. By Gabrielle Olya See: The Richest Celebrity From Every StateCheck Out: 24 Celebrity Couples Worth Hundreds of Millions Here’s a quick look at Green’s stats:...

You might have noticed that things are getting more expensive, and if you’ve researched why, you know that inflation is at a 40-year high. The “40-year high” headline is so popular because that kind of historical perspective slams home just how bad things have gotten — prices haven’t risen this quickly for four decades. By Andrew Lisa Find Out: Can I Draw Social Security At 62 and Still Work Full Time?...

The IRS will end its relationship with third-party identity verification ID.me, the agency announced on Feb. 7. The service has been in place to verify taxpayers’ identities, unlocking access to tax accounts online. The facial recognition component proved to be problematic for the agency, and it made a decision to scrap the service altogether before moving forward. By Georgina Tzanetos See: Child Tax Credit Update: Yellen Urges Americans to File Taxes to Get Unclaimed Money Find: Teens & Taxes: My Teenager Received a 1099 for Gig Work — Now What?...

Divorces are rough, and it’s not always easy to keep track of important documents during difficult times. The good news is that a divorce certificate is considered a vital record that can easily be retrieved from your state office. If you’ve lost your divorce papers, here’s what you can do to get an official copy. By Georgina Tzanetos See: How To Prevent Your Divorce From Ruining Your Credit Find: How To Maximize Social Security If You’re Divorced...

M1 Finance Overview M1 Finance is a commission-free, self-directed brokerage that lets investors customize portfolios and automate investing mostly through its simple-to-use app. The app provides investing, spending and borrowing functionality to M1 users all on one platform. By Andrea Norris Overview Key Features Missing Features Who It’s For Security Final Take Portfolio Construction 4.5 M1 Borrow 5.0 Fees 4.5 Dynamic Rebalancing 4.5 Pros No account management fees No trading commissions Portfolio customization Auto invest options Margin loans that can be used for any purpose Cons No tax-loss harvesting No human advisors Small selection of financial tools Inability to link external accounts Only buy or sell orders Using M1 Invest’s intuitive construction, users can create a custom portfolio, choose a curated one or try both....