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As its job title suggests, a dental assistant is an individual who helps dentists with a variety of tasks. They perform such duties as taking images and impressions, assisting dentists during treatment procedures and making patients feel more at ease in many types of offices, from general practices to specialty clinics and hospitals. By Jessica Moore Average Pay Best-Paying States Influencing Factors For those who like helping people, being a dental assistant can be a very rewarding career....

By Chris Ozarowski How Much Does Elon Musk Earn a Day? How Much Does Elon Musk Make Facts About Net Worth Businesses Other Ventures Musk’s exact net worth varies, as it is largely tied to Tesla stock. However, he is worth $219.9 billion, according to Forbes. This is almost $50 billion more than Bezos — currently the second-richest man in the world — whose net worth is $171 billion, both as of Oct....

Mark Kelly, 58, is a former astronaut, naval officer and politician who has been the senator from Arizona since 2020. He currently faces a tight race against Republican candidate Blake Masters. By Michelle Tompkins Retirement at Any Age: Get Retirement Tips That Fit Every Stage of LifeExplore: Your Biggest Money Etiquette Questions Answered Kelly was elected in a special election following the death of Sen. John McCain, where he defeated the incumbent Republican Sen....

By Heather Taylor The Future of Finances: Gen Z & How They Relate to MoneySee: 5 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000 Retiring at age 55 means retiring a decade before you’re eligible for Medicare and seven years before you can begin collecting Social Security benefits. Those who want to retire sooner than 55, even as early as 30 or 40, also will need to be financially prepared for several decades of life ahead of them — which require robust savings....

Cardholders use balance transfers to consolidate and reduce interest on their credit card debt. Many credit cards offer 0% introductory interest rates for up to 21 months, giving borrowers a reasonable period to pay off their debts with no interest charges. Wells Fargo has several options to help cardholders efficiently manage their credit. By Joshua Rodriguez What Is It Transferring a Balance Things To Consider Wells Fargo offers three credit cards with 0% balance transfer promotions, offering interest-free periods for anywhere from 12 to 18 months....

Litecoin (LTC) is a cryptocurrency that launched shortly after bitcoin. The “gold standard” of crypto — bitcoin — was revealed to the world in 2009, while litecoin followed on its heels in 2011. Litecoin is often called the “silver” to bitcoin’s gold and is accepted as a form of payment in more places than many other alt-coins. By Dawn Allcot About Litecoin History Worth in 2022 Worth in 2023 Worth in 2025 5 Year Outlook 10 Year Outlook Litecoin’s Future Time To Buy See: 5 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000...

By Andrew Lisa The Future of Finances: Gen Z & How They Relate to MoneyMore: Should You Still Buy a Home in Today’s Market? The study, which surveyed more than 1,000 American adults, found that 43% of Gen Zers (18-24) aren’t yet investing. That means 57% are, which might be shocking to those who stereotype the youngest generation as irresponsible and short-sighted. What’s even more shocking, however, is what they are — and aren’t — investing their money in as they grow....

Having good credit means more than just meeting qualification requirements for a favorable interest rate on a car loan or a mortgage. It impacts everyday things you do — without you even knowing it. By Jami Farkas See: 25 Things You Should Never Do With Your MoneyFind Out: $1M Is No Longer the Standard Nest Egg – Here’s How Much Most Americans Think You Actually Need To Retire Your credit score is tabulated based on the information contained in your credit reports....

A friend or family member has just told you about the next financial move they’re planning to make — and you know it’s a bad idea. Instinctively, you wanted to yell, “Don’t do it,” before they’ve even finished their story, but common sense held you back. By Jennifer Taylor See Our List: 100 Most Influential Money ExpertsRead: 7 Surprisingly Easy Ways To Reach Your Retirement Goals Giving financial advice can be tricky, due to the often taboo nature of conversations surrounding money....

While retirees and those collecting SSI may be celebrating the generous COLA increase of 8.7% in 2023, if you are planning for retirement, you may be curious about how COLAs (or cost-of-living adjustments) will affect your future income. By Dawn Allcot Social Security COLA Still Too Small? Save Money with DIY and These AARP TipsSee: With Recession Looming, Make 3 Retirement Moves To Stay On TrackExplore: Millionaires Are Worried About Having Enough Money for Retirement...

Happy Veterans Day. To all who have served, thank you for your service. Let’s take a look at today’s top financial stories. By Heather Taylor The Big Lead: Biden To Appeal Decision To Strike Down Student Debt Forgiveness Program A federal judge in Texas struck down the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness program on Nov. 10, saying that the law “does not provide the executive branch clear congressional authorization to create a $400 billion student loan forgiveness program....

When you want to invest your money in a brokerage or retirement account, you’ll have your choice of brokers to choose from — but not all brokers are equal. Before deciding which broker to trust with your money, it’s important to look at several factors, including the number of investment options they provide and the customer service available. By Gabrielle Olya Keep reading to find out the seven things the best broker for you will have....

A combination of pandemic fatigue, being overworked, lengthy training time, and early retirements, is leading to a pilot shortage in the country. Now, airlines are upping the ante to fill the positions. In turn, several experts say that customers need to brace themselves for higher prices. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy Discover: How To Get Rich With a Normal JobFind Out: 22 Side Gigs That Can Make You Richer Than a Full-Time Job...

Supply chain disruptions and shortages are pushing retailers to take matters into their own hands. MarketWatch reported that major retailers like Target and Walmart are chartering private ships to get products on shelves before the holiday shopping season. By Josephine Nesbit Learn: 50 Terrible Ways To Try and Save MoneyExplore: The Best Cash Back Credit Card Right Now Manufacturing shutdowns throughout the pandemic have slowed production, shipping container shortages have pushed up the price 10-fold from a year ago and labor shortages have limited the number of truck drivers or workers to get items to warehouses....

What Is Wealthfront? Wealthfront is a robo-advisor, or a digital platform that tries to automate the process of investing. The company offers end-to-end financial management, starting with an interest-bearing checking account as a baseline. By Kelli Francis About Wealthfront Who It’s Best For Features Final Take Customer Experience 4.8 Breadth of Products 4.5 Innovation 4.8 Trustworthiness 4.6 Pros One-stop-shop capabilities spanning checking, savings, investing and retirement accounts, along with 529 plans $1 million in FDIC insurance via partner banks or up to $2 million for joint cash accounts Automated portfolio rebalancing process Daily tax-loss harvesting is available in all portfolios Both phone and email support are available Cons You’ll need at least $500 to begin investing and $100,000 to pursue stock-level tax-loss harvesting You won’t be able to purchase individual stocks Fractional shares are not available Beneficiaries and custodial accounts are not currently supported Not available to customers outside the U....

Most Americans contribute to Social Security as they work throughout their careers, then expect a payout once they retire. In fact, for some retirees, Social Security is the primary source of their income in retirement, if not their entire nest egg. But what happens if you are nearing retirement and you find out that you don’t qualify for Social Security? Here are some steps to take if you find yourself in this situation....

If you constantly feel like you’re spread too thin, you’re not alone. Whether being swamped at work is keeping you from accomplishing all the assignments on your desk, negatively impacting your personal life or both, it’s not uncommon to feel like you need more hours in the day to do it all. By Jennifer Taylor Find Out: Do Fewer Work Hours Make More Productive Employees? See: The World’s Most In-Demand Jobs That Don’t Require a Degree...

It’s Women’s Equality Day! Today, we celebrate the Nineteenth Amendment, which was adopted in 1920 and prohibited denying the right to vote to people based on their sex. By Sam DiSalvo The Plus Bus PerfBaby DAMA Wines Pix Perfect Green Mustache Miss Jessie’s Crooked Water Spirits Francine Collections Zip My Dress Sweet Loren’s Women’s Equality Day was first celebrated in 1971, following the Women’s Strike for Equality, which petitioned for equality in the workforce and free childcare, among other women’s rights issues....

Sometimes, small spaces can mean a small budget. That doesn’t mean you can’t pick up some items from dollar stores to totally change your place. By Sam DiSalvo Whether it’s a DIY project, more storage and organization, or just a simple pop of decor to elevate your apartment, you can find more than you think at stores like Dollar Tree, Dollar King, Dollar General and Family Dollar. Check out the top products you can get for cheap that can upgrade your small space....

The holidays are one of the best times of the year, but they can also be one of the most expensive if you aren’t careful. Between travel, gifts, and holiday dinners, the costs can add up fast. By Bob Haegele Budgeting: These Are the 6 Best Ways To Save at the Grocery Store, No Matter Where You ShopDiscover: How Shopping at These 6 Retailers Can Help You Save When Seasonal Clothes Shopping...