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The Financially Savvy Female had the opportunity to chat with Bobbi Rebell, author of “Launching Financial Grownups” and personal finance expert at Tally. Here, we chat with Rebell about how mothers of older and adult children can help their kids get on strong financial footing without putting their own finances at risk. By Gabrielle Olya Find Out: 10 Things You Always (and Never) Should Buy at the Dollar StoreWorth Buying: 21 Items That Are Always Cheaper at Costco...

Pfizer has announced that effective immediately, it will donate all profits of its Russian subsidiary to causes that provide direct humanitarian support to the people of Ukraine. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy “This will be in addition to all other recently announced donations from Pfizer to Ukraine,” the pharmaceutical company said in a March 14 announcement. “Pfizer stands with the unified global community across the public, private and civil society sectors in opposition to the Russian war in Ukraine and the brutal situation it has created....

By Selena Fragassi Explore: These 13 States Could Tax You On Your Student Loan ForgivenessThe Future of Finances: Gen Z & How They Relate to Money Respondents could choose responses including “yes, all of it,” “yes, federal loans only,” “maybe,” “no” and “other.” Of the over 13,000 responses and counting, 64.8% of men did not think student loans should be forgiven, while women were less unilaterally decided, with 41% saying no, 40....

For the last 10 years or so, Social Security has been a fairly static program, with few major changes. But when inflation makes big news, so too does Social Security. This is because so many aspects of the program are tied to changes in the cost of living. Many learned that for the first time in 2022, when Social Security retirement payments were increased by 5.9% to account for rising inflation....

According to the Social Security Administration, about 40% of all Social Security recipients pay income taxes on their benefits. Depending on how much you receive in additional income per year, you might be subject to a taxation “cliff” based on certain factors. By Georgina Tzanetos Social Security: Most Americans Don’t Know the BasicsExplore: 15 Worst States To Live on Just a Social Security Check Your level of combined income is what’s used to determine your taxable level, with combined income consisting of your adjusted gross income plus nontaxable interest and half of your Social Security benefits....

Eligible taxpayers who never received their third and final federal stimulus payments last year still have time to claim the money, even though the IRS sent out the final payments at the end of 2021. By Vance Cariaga See: What 2022 Means for Stimulus Checks and the Child Tax Credit Find: Stimulus Checks Totaled Over $850 Billion: See How That Money Was Spread Out Most eligible Americans already got the payments, the IRS said on its website....

Despite a number of legal challenges that aim to block the U.S. government’s student loan forgiveness plan — including a federal appeals court decision to delay the plan — President Joe Biden sounds confident that borrowers who qualify for relief will see their debt canceled within the next couple of weeks. By Vance Cariaga See: 22 Side Gigs That Can Make You Richer Than a Full-Time JobFind: 9 Bills You Should Never Put on Autopay...

Every year, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducts new members into its hallowed musical halls, bestowing an honor upon a musician or band that has made history with its music. On Oct. 30, a new generation of musicians will find themselves in the company of some of the greatest entertainers of all time. By Jordan Rosenfeld Read: Taylor Swift and 24 More of the Richest Musicians Find Out: The Richest Celebrity From Every State...

When it comes to car buying, you don’t need to sacrifice reliability for affordability. Many of the top car brands offer vehicles at a variety of price ranges, so you can find a quality car that fits your budget. By Gabrielle Olya Find Out: 17 Hidden Auto Costs Your Dealer Will Never Tell You AboutSee: The 29 Biggest Car Mistakes That Will Cost You Here’s a look at the most affordable vehicles from the top car brands of 2022....

The pandemic put only a temporary damper on the housing market, as the market rebounded robustly, hotter than ever, particularly in 2021. As we’ve rolled into 2022, the market is starting to simmer down just a little but not much. The median home price in January 2022 was $350,300, as compared to $356,700 from August 2021, according to the National Association of Realtors. And the inventory of unsold homes at the end of December 2021 dropped to an all-time low of 860,000....

If you’re still in the process of coming up with New Year’s resolutions, consider adding some financial resolutions to your list. What money goals do you want to achieve this year? What healthy financial behaviors do you want to incorporate? By Gabrielle Olya Learn More: Budgeting 101: How To Create a Budget You Can Live WithAlso See: Tips To Keep Your Finances in Order Without Sacrificing What You Want If you need inspiration, consider making one of these popular resolutions your own....

On Dec. 15, crypto firm Valkyrie Investments — which recently launched the second Bitcoin-futures exchange traded fund (ETF) — launched the Balance Sheet Opportunities ETF, trading as VBB on Nasdaq, “to meet the rising demand for crypto investing in an easy way.” By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: How Much You Would Have If You Invested Your Stimulus Money in Cryptocurrency Find: Jack Dorsey Says Bitcoin Will Replace the Dollar The fund is an actively managed ETF that invests in innovative public companies with exposure to Bitcoin: companies that directly or indirectly invest in, transact in, or otherwise have exposure to Bitcoin, per the fund’s prospectus....

Keanu Reeves, 57, is a Canadian actor, musician and philanthropist who has been charming audiences in a multitude of genres since 1986. He will reprise one of his most famous roles for the fourth time as Neo in “The Matrix Resurrections.” By Michelle Tompkins Learn: What Is Matthew McConaughey’s Net Worth?Find Out: How Rich Is Pete Davidson? This seemingly ageless actor is known for his versatile roles. He will vacillate between Shakespeare, action heroes, hustlers, morons and everything in-between....

Chase is one of several financial institutions that offer cashier’s checks to their members. These checks are easy to obtain and affordable, making them a great secure payment option. Here’s a quick rundown of Chase cashier’s check fees: By Brandy Woodfolk What Is a Cashier’s Check How To Get One Advantages $10 if you have a standard Total Checking® or Student Checking account Free if you have a Premier Plus℠ or Sapphire℠ Checking account...

Holiday shopping this year is squaring off against rising costs of living and inflation. If you started saving right now, it is possible to save up to $500 by Black Friday — and just from using six simple steps. By Heather Taylor If you want to save up to $500 by Black Friday, money saving expert Andrea Woroch recommends making the following six money moves. Utilize these savings approaches now to build a shopping fund for the holidays....

The wintertime means the holidays are approaching, so it’s the season for shopping! While everyone loves to save a buck or two around this time of year, there’s one place that stocks up on savings all year long: Dollar Tree. By Jake Arky Holiday Spending: Get Top Holiday Shopping and Savings TipsMore: 5 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000 It might surprise you to learn that the discount bargain retailer has some quality products you can purchase — as holiday gifts this winter or just general items to have around your household for every season — so you don’t have to burn any extra money to stay warm....

Inflation, supply chain issues and a severe bird flu outbreak are driving turkey prices up this Thanksgiving, The New York Post recently reported. According to data published by The Wall Street Journal, turkey prices are 57% higher compared to the average price over the past five years — and fresh turkey breast meat costs an average of $6.50 per pound heading into Thanksgiving. In 2020, according to The New York Post, turkey breast cost just $2 per pound....

California residents looking for another Golden State Stimulus payment won’t have to wait long: The second round of payments will be issued at least by the end of the week. By Vance Cariaga Stimulus: Fourth Stimulus Checks Are Coming From These States — Is Yours on the List? Fact Check: Is a Fourth Stimulus Check Going to Happen? As with the first round of payments, the second round will be issued in two-week increments, SFGate reported Tuesday, citing comments from a representative of the California Tax Franchise Board....

In a letter dated Jan. 26, 2022, Senators Michael F. Bennet (D-Colo.), Cory A. Booker (D-N.J.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Ron Wyden (D-Or.) and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) urged President Biden and Vice President Harris to extend the expanded child tax credit (CTC) — including advance payments — as a centerpiece of the Build Back Better legislation. Economic analysts and investors are also following the story, as passage of the bill could impact markets....

Dave App Overview Dave is an online-only banking platform that provides products and services to help you manage your money, without the overdraft fees charged by traditional banks. By Daria Uhlig Overview Features Comparable Options Checking Accounts 4.1 Savings Accounts 4.2 Benefits and Perks 3.7 Banking Experience 4.0 Pros Get up to $500 when you need it most Avoid overdraft fees Receive notification alerts when your balance gets low Cons Accounts don’t earn interest Cash advances and some deposits incur fees, plus you’ll pay a membership to use most app benefits You need to receive direct deposits in your Dave account or link a bank account to get approved for an advance, and you’ll pay a fee unless you can wait three days to receive it via a linked external account The Dave Spending Account is a checkless checking account that gives you 24/7 access to your money....