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The medical assistant career is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing in the United States. Medical assistants primarily work with physicians in medical offices, clinics, outpatient facilities or ambulatory care units. Medical assistants perform various clinical and administrative duties, such as administrating laboratory tests, assisting physicians with patient examinations and administering prescription medications and refills. By Kathy Evans Annual Salary Hourly Wages Highest Paying Locations Other Benefits About Medical Assistants Education and Training Future Outlook Here’s a look at what medical assistants do and how much they can expect to earn....

When a city hosts the Olympics, there’s literally no chance of staying on budget. By Andrew Lisa A report from Oxford’s Saïd Business School summed it up this way: “The Games overrun with 100% consistency. No other type of megaproject is this consistent regarding cost overrun. Other project types are typically on budget from time to time, but not the Olympics.” Even by those standards, however, Tokyo 2020 is a mess....

For a long time, gold has been a commodity to understand the volatility of the markets. Gold prices have been at an eight-month high, climbing 14% since late November to hit $1,882 per ounce on Wednesday. Precious metals are often seen as a hedge against rises in consumer prices, but rate hikes could dampen inflationary pressure and make non-yielding gold less attractive. By Mehedi Hasan Shoab See: 2023’s Housing Correction Could Be the Largest Since Post-WWIIFind: 3 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000Learn: Why Buying Property in These Vacation Destinations Could Be a Great Investment...

The U.S. housing market has cooled in recent months following an extended stretch that saw average home prices rise to their highest point ever, but they’re still not cheap. The combination of historically high prices and rising mortgage rates means many potential home buyers are still priced out of the market — especially first-time buyers with limited funds. By Vance Cariaga See Our List: 100 Most Influential Money ExpertsFind: 5 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000...

Open enrollment for Medicare, the health insurance for people 65 or older, starts today and ends Dec. 7. You are eligible to sign up for Medicare three months before you turn 65. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: Senior Savings: How Exploring Medicare Options Cuts Costs During Open EnrollmentFind: 6 Important Things Many Americans Don’t Know About the Cost of Medicare “#MedicareOE starts tomorrow! It’s your opportunity to compare 2022 plans and choose what’s best for you....

Despite the global pandemic, housing markets across the U.S. have been booming over the past year. Rental markets didn’t see any spikes in value or demand like the housing market, in fact, some major metropolitan areas saw a decreasing rent value trend. However, according to data from rental platform Zumper, rental costs are accelerating at a faster rate due to growth in bigger cities. By Josephine Nesbit See: Dream of Renting a Luxury Apartment?...

Mental health issues have reached new highs since the start of the pandemic, but the U.S. is falling short when it comes to coverage for older Americans. A new study from the Commonwealth Fund suggested that Medicare mental health coverage is inadequate for U.S. adults over the age of 65 compared to other high-income countries. By Josephine Nesbit Debt & Mental Health: The Hidden Ways Owing Money Affects Your LifeCompare: The Best (and Worst) US Cities for Work-Life Balance...

Americans looking for greener (or at least cheaper) pastures in retirement began to relocate at a slightly higher pace last year. As usual, the most popular destinations were in the Sunbelt. By Vance Cariaga See: 7 Florida Cities That Could Be Headed for a Housing CrisisFind: With a Recession Looming, Take These 3 Retirement Moves To Stay On TrackLearn: Do You Have Too Much Money in Your Checking Account? About 234,000 retirees moved to a different state in 2022, according to a new study from Hire a Helper that analyzed U....

When stock markets move into bear territory, which they did this week in the United States, it’s tempting to jump into the market and scoop up stocks at deflated prices and then wait for them to rise again. The strategy, called “buying the dip,” can pay off — as long as you choose the right stocks. By Vance Cariaga See: The Best Cities To Retire on $2,000 a MonthFind: 10 Richest People in the World...

By Gabrielle Olya Have a Small Business That You’d Like To See Highlighted? Nominate Them Here In this edition of our Small Business Spotlight series, we’re featuring FabuLESSevents, a full-service event management company that specializes in custom weddings and special events based in Pasadena, California. Here, we chat with owner Yolanda Barker about how being a single mom inspired her to start her business, the challenges she faced over the past year and why it’s so important to love what you do....

The U.S. Department of Agriculture aims to expand the number of retailers that offer online shopping for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits through a $5 million competitive grant that is currently seeking applications. By Vance Cariaga SNAP Benefits: Can You Use EBT Card/Food Stamps To Purchase Hot Food?Find: Surprising Things You Can Buy With Food Stamps The SNAP EBT Modernization Technical Assistance Center grant, announced on July 7, will fund an organization that can provide online shopping technology and systems support to retailers, the USDA said on its website....

Expenses change as you grow older, and they keep changing even after retirement. This creates numerous challenges figuring out how big a nest egg to build while you’re still working. It’s almost impossible to predict what kind of medical care or housing you’ll need in your senior years — and when you’ll need it. By Vance Cariaga Find Out: Can I Draw Social Security At 62 and Still Work Full Time?...

In the season of ghosts, goblins and ghouls, the scariest sight might be the bills you rack up. Halloween is a popular holiday in the United States, but it’s also an expensive one. In 2022, spending on Halloween-related items is forecast to top $10.6 billion, the National Retail Federation reports. That’s an average of $103 spent for every American. By George Malone Explore: Your Biggest Money Etiquette Questions AnsweredAlso: This Credit Score Mistake Could Be Costing Millions of Americans...

Wells Fargo and Company is a financial services company. It is one of the biggest banks in the world, along with JP Morgan Chase (JPM) and Bank of America (BAC). It provides investment, banking, mortgage services and products through its various banking offices. By Scott Jeffries About Wells Fargo Stock Current Price Investing Stock Analysis Should You Buy This bank holding company offers services to individuals and business institutions via the internet or other distribution channels....

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released their report on gross domestic product (GDP) by county for 2020 today. GDP is the value of goods and services produced within a county. The size of a county’s GDP varied greatly across the U.S., showing an unfortunate — but expected — overall decrease in county GDP measures. By Georgina Tzanetos Inflation Fears: 3 Signs That US Inflation Really Is Transitory and May Begin Tapering OffExplore: How Social Security, Wage Hikes and SNAP Will Alleviate Inflation in 2022...

With each passing month, inflation just keeps rising — and so does personal debt. At the end of 2022, Americans’ total consumer debt was more than $16 trillion. Is becoming debt-free even possible in this economy? Financial experts say yes. Here are 10 easy yet effective habits they recommend. By Jenny Rose Spaudo Use the Avalanche or Snowball Method Joe Buhrmann, a senior financial planning consultant at Fidelity’s eMoney Advisor, recommends choosing the debt payment method that motivates you the most....

Much like the U.S. stock market, the cryptocurrency market has been absolutely devastated through the first seven months of 2022. Although many cryptos have bounced off recent lows, even the largest cryptos, like Bitcoin, remain two-thirds or more off their all-time highs. In times like these, it seems inevitable that many will continue to fall out of favor with investors. But in the midst of this wreckage, some long-term winners may emerge, perhaps even stronger than ever with the demise of some competitors....

By Heather Taylor Scan Ads for the Best Deals Savvy shoppers know what the best deals are at the grocery store before they head out. Rachel Hemsley, founder and editor at Make Bread From Home, said scan ads and check coupons to find the best deals. Shoppers can sign up for store circulators online, use rewards points offered in-store and download rebate apps to discover even more sales. More From Your Money: Choose a high-interest saving, checking, CD, or investing account from our list of top banks to start saving today....

There are certain steps you can take to quickly resolve any issues that come up if you accidentally miss a payment on your utility bills. But what if you have fallen severely behind on making payments in full or struggle to keep up with all utility statements? By Heather Taylor Let’s review resources available to those struggling to pay off utility debt and strategic moves that can help you keep from falling behind on payments....

A virtual private network, more commonly referred to as a VPN, offers a safer way to browse online. It also gives you access to otherwise geo-restricted sites and protects you from identity theft. However, the challenge is choosing the right free, reliable VPN from the numerous available options. By Lydia Kibet ProtonVPN Hotspot Shield Windscribe TunnelBear Speedify Potential Problems When To Use See: 3 Ways Smart People Save Money When Filing Their Taxes...