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As people were required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before attending concerts and shows and traveling to different states, or simply wanted to feel safe gathering with family and friends during the holidays, rapid tests were in short supply just prior to Christmas. By Dawn Allcot See: Omicron Update: COVID Variant Spread Triggers Thousands of Flight Cancellations – Should You Ask For a Refund? Find: 3 Reasons the Omicron Variant Could Negatively Affect the Housing Market...

Common wisdom from the Depression said that it was best to hide money safely inside the home — under the mattress, preferably. Maybe there was a time when that was true. It’s not anymore. For those people who simply don’t feel safe without an emergency stash of cash at home, here’s what they need to know. By Andrew Lisa If You Do Keep Cash in the House, Less Is More Prepare For the Big 3: Fire, Flood and Theft Only a Safe Can Fend Off All 3 Compromise by Hiding a Souped-Up Strongbox If You Do Keep Cash in the House, Less Is More Even in the age of digital everything, it’s not a bad idea to have some cash on hand — but not too much....

By John Csiszar Find: How Much Cash You Need Stashed if a National Emergency Happens See: 22 Side Gigs That Can Make You Richer Than a Full-Time Job Of course, it’s hard to avoid hearing about cryptocurrencies in the financial news these days, as Bitcoin prices are typically quoted continually throughout the day. Big winners, like Shiba Inu’s astonishing return in 2021, also garner headlines. But should digital currencies really make up a part of your investment portfolio?...

As President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better Act moves to the Senate after being passed by the House, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen spent part of her time trying to ease fears that the social safety net and climate plan will increase the national debt. By Vance Cariaga See: Why the Build Back Better Plan Impacts You More Directly Than The Infrastructure BillFind: Biden’s Build Back Better Framework Offers Tax Credits & Federal Assistance — Here Are The Ways You’ll Benefit...

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If international travel is on your agenda in 2022, don’t fret that rising fuel prices and increased post-pandemic travel will boost airfares out of your price range. Deals still abound — if you know where to look for them. By Jami Farkas Check Out: 7 Best Scenic Train Trips for Travelers on BudgetsGood To Know: See the 5 Most Popular Affordable Domestic and International Travel Destinations of 2022 Look At Alternate Departure Airports Smaller airports typically aren’t the best value for international travel, said David Angotti, the CEO of travel site HawaiianIslands....

California has some of the best programs to encourage sustainability. The state offers a rebate called California Climate Credits to electric and natural gas customers in the state. By Dawn Allcot See: Tesla Fights California Law That Could Make Solar Energy Costs SoarFind: Save Money on Your Electric Bill As Costs Climb — Here’s How To Prep for Warmer Weather According to the PG&E website, California requires power plants and other large industries that emit greenhouse gases to buy carbon pollution permits....

Many college students may wonder if there’s a way to possibly consolidate their debt while they are still students in school. Is this financing option available to current students before they graduate? By Heather Taylor What Does It Mean To Consolidate Loans? If you have student loan debt but are unable to refinance your loans, you may choose to consolidate your loans. Consolidation combines all of your loans into one loan at a new interest rate....

You can buy pretty much everything at Costco. From a $4.99 rotisserie chicken to a 30-pack of toilet paper and even a set of four tires for your car, it’s the one-stop-shop warehouse. But did you know you can also get home insurance as part of your next shopping trip? By Selena Fragassi The Future of Finances: Gen Z & How They Relate to MoneyLearn: How Much Does a Person on Social Security Make?...

The Environmental Conservation Committee of the New York State Assembly advanced a bill that would establish a two-year moratorium on cryptocurrency mining operations to avoid environmental impacts in the state. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: A Complete Guide on How Bitcoin Mining Works Find: How Much Money Can You Make From Crypto Mining? “Cryptocurrency mining operations running proof-of-work authentication methods to validate blockchain transactions are an expanding industry in the State of New York,” according to the text of the legislation....

Elon Musk, the richest man on the planet, said he would sell $6 billion worth of Tesla stock to solve world hunger — if the United Nations World Food Program can explain how it would spend it. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: Perspective — What Elon Musk Could Buy With His Billions, From Sports Teams to CountriesFind: Should You Refinance Now With the Low Mortgage Rates? David Beasley, executive director of the WFP, said in an interview with CNN last week that billionaires need to “step up now, on a one-time basis....

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal are asking for further scrutiny into Hertz following reports of the business inciting false arrests for thefts as well as pushing for rising prices and “oligopolistic power.” By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy Discover: 7 Financial Habits That Improve Your Daily Life More: What Income Level Is Considered Middle Class in Your State? A lawsuit against the post-bankruptcy and re-organized Hertz alleges years of “falsely reporting its customers for car theft, throwing them in jail on felony charges, prosecuting them, burdening them with criminal records that impact their livelihoods, and separating them from their family and loved ones,” according to the relevant filing....

The Finance Ministers of the G7 met this weekend and reached the landmark decision to create a global minimum corporate tax rate of at least 15%. By Georgina Tzanetos In a press release provided after the meeting, the Ministers claimed that they commit to “a global minimum tax of at least 15% on a country by country basis.” They also stated commitments to an equitable solution on taxing rights with market countries awarded taxing rights on at least 20% of profit exceeding a 10% margin for the largest and most profitable multinational enterprises....

The Treasury Department told congressional leaders on Thursday, Jan. 19, that the U.S. has reached its debt limit. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has begun taking what she called “extraordinary measures” to keep the government from defaulting on loans and maintain other financial obligations. This latest development prompts the question: What exactly does hitting the debt ceiling mean and how does it differ from a government shutdown? By Georgina Tzanetos See: As the US Hits Its Debt Ceiling Limit, Yellen Announces First Extraordinary MeasuresFind: Protect Your Financial Future With Gold and SilverBest Banks: Do You Have Too Much Money in Your Checking Account?...

Inflation heated up in May, increasing 8.6% for the 12-months — the largest 12 months increase since December 1981, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released on June 10. While the increase was broad-based, it’s notable that the energy index rose 34.6% over the past 12 months, while gas rose 48.7%. The Russian-Ukraine war has been putting pressure on gas prices, which have been soaring in the past weeks....

Few things are as symbolic of astronomical wealth as owning a private jet, which are commonly associated with members of the extreme elite such as Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Taylor Swift. By Nicole Spector Private Jet Cost Other Costs Cost Per Day Flying Private Is It Worth It As you may have expected, the private jet market in the U.S. — so very VIP and exclusive — is exceptionally small....

Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, 58, is an American attorney who serves as the senior U.S. senator for Nevada. She is currently involved in a race to keep her seat from Adam Lexalt, the Republican senatorial candidate for the upcoming midterm elections. The polls show a virtual tie at this point in time. By Michelle Tompkins See: How Rich Is Meghan Markle?Find: How Rich Are King Charles III and the Rest of the British Royal Family?...

When many people think of an electric car, they think of the high-end Tesla Model S with a purchase price of $89,990 for a long-range model. However, you can purchase an EV for about the same price as a regular car, or what some EV owners call an “ICE” (internal combustion engine) vehicle. After you factor in rebates and tax incentives, along with gas savings and reduced maintenance costs, an electric vehicle could be the financially savvy choice — plus, you’ll help contribute to sustainability by mitigating climate change....

Actress, comedian, writer and producer Tina Fey got her big break on “Saturday Night Live” as a writer in 1997. But it wasn’t until 1999 when she became the show’s first female head writer, and a year later when she began getting more time in front of the camera on the sketch comedy show, that her career really took off. From 2000 to 2001, Fey played co-anchor on the “Weekend Update” feature....

Your current home is no longer working for you — at least in its current state. However, you’re not sure if you want to sell or stay put and renovate it to perfection. By Jennifer Taylor In May 2022, the median national home price for active listings surged to an all-time high of $447,000 — an annual growth rate of 17.6% — according to Realtor.com. However, HomeAdvisor data revealed renovations and remodels average $47,825, which is also a hefty investment....