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American citizens who live overseas and start missing the good old USA can always count on one thing to keep them in touch with their homeland: the taxes they owe to Uncle Sam — including Social Security taxes. By Vance Cariaga Find Out: Can I Draw Social Security at 62 and Still Work Full Time?More: With a Recession Looming, Make These 3 Retirement Moves To Stay On TrackSee: 6 Types of Retirement Income That Aren’t Taxable...

If you are preparing for retirement and were born after 1960, you’ll want to be prepared to wait until you are 67 years old to claim Social Security benefits. That’s because full retirement age (FRA) in the eyes of the Social Security Administration will rise from 66 years and 10 months old to 67 for anyone turning 62 in 2022 or beyond. By Dawn Allcot Early Retirement Hack: Withdraw More From Your Retirement Accounts Without PenaltyFind: Social Security Has a ‘Treasure Trove’ of Benefits If You Heed These Expert Tips...

The many banks and credit unions found throughout the sprawling, but sparsely populated, West North Central region are scattered across seven states: North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska. There’s truly something for everybody, too. By Andrew Lisa In terms of size, the 10 best among them run the gamut from franchises with 25 branches to juggernauts with more than 5,000. Also, GreenState Credit Union is unique only to this region and not found anywhere else in the U....

In its commitment to address the ongoing baby formula shortage across the nation, the White House has confirmed details of a third wave of Operation Fly Formula and a new shipment of formula to be delivered from Australia to the U.S. next week. By David Nadelle Baby Formula Warning: FTC Warns of Common Scams To Be Mindful of Amid Ongoing ShortageFind: FDA Announces Guidance Outlining ‘Increased Flexibilities’ on Importation of Safe Baby Formula...

Nearly one in five Americans live in the Western states, according to Statista. They’re home to America’s largest mountain chain, largest desert, largest forest and — if you count Alaska and Hawaii, which the U.S. Census Bureau does — its longest stretch of coastline. By Andrew Lisa Retirement at Any Age: Get Retirement Tips That Fit Every Stage of LifeThe Future of Finances: Gen Z & How They Relate to Money...

Over-the-Counter stocks aren’t traded on normal stock market exchanges. There are many factors that weigh on OTC stocks’ availabilities and the degree of investment risks. Therefore, investors should thoroughly understand OTC stocks before placing a buy order. By David Granahan How Do They Work Qualifications Safety Where To Buy Examples How Do OTC Stocks Work? Traditional Stock Exchange Listings vs. OTC Stock Listings The most familiar exchanges in the U.S. are the New York Stock Exchange and the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations....

The cryptocurrency and blockchain industry is a relatively new one, but it’s overwhelmingly popular. Hundreds of millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency trades hands every day. As cryptocurrency became more popular, NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, started to hit the scene. By Joshua Rodriguez About PFP NFTs Origin Twitter Authentication Read: 5 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000 NFTs are digital assets that can be art, music or a wide range of other digital files....

When it comes to election spending, political action committees (PACs) and super PACs contribute so heavily to campaigns that they have become more influential than the voters and candidates themselves. By David Nadelle Stimulus Updates: Mark These 11 Dates on Your Calendar NowExplore: What is Dark Money in Politics? PACs are legally distinct from super PACs, and each has its own set of rules. Generally, only Americans are permitted to contribute to federal politics, while funds from foreign nationals are prohibited to finance a U....

Megan Rapinoe is the reigning rock star of the American soccer world — like Mia Hamm in the 1990s, Rapinoe is the one player who people in the U.S. know even if they don’t know anything else about soccer. By Andrew Lisa Megan Rapinoe Net Worth: $3 Million She was a hero of the World Cup in 2019, scoring her 50th international goal during the finals. A high-profile activist and vocal social justice advocate, Rapinoe is consummately marketable....

Cyber fraud has become an unfortunate reality of day-to-day American society. Criminals nowadays can simply steal your digital information and sell it to the highest bidder on the dark web, which is a hidden portion of the internet not accessible to search engines and only visible using an anonymizing browser known as Tor. If information like your Social Security number somehow ends up on the dark web, there are many nefarious purposes criminals can use it for, so you’ll have to take steps to protect yourself....

You can now buy a Tesla using dogecoin, but you’ll have to go through a different company to do it. By Vance Cariaga See: Tesla’s Musk Calls Chip Shortage ‘Problematic’ Amid Fierce Chinese EV Competition Find: Looking To Buy a Tesla Car? You May Want To Price Insurance First Bots Inc., a global blockchain technology company, announced that it will let users buy Teslas and other cars with Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency based on the popular “Doge” internet meme....

The IRS announced Wednesday that another 1.5 million taxpayers will receive refunds averaging around $1,500, as unemployment adjustment compensations continue to be sent out from previously filed tax returns. By Georgina Tzanetos Learn: Pandemic Relief Programs Are Ending — Here’s How You Can Still Get AssistanceFind Out: What Is A Plus-Up Payment and How Can I Get One? The American Rescue Plan, which was signed into law in March, made up to $10,200 of unemployment benefits exempt from federal tax....

Capital One is one of the largest credit card issuers in the United States, and for good reason. One way the company brings customers in is by offering compelling rewards and terms to its borrowers. In 2013, Capital One launched its Quicksilver offering, which simplifies rewards and offers several perks. By Joshua Rodriguez Benefits New Member Bonuses Cash Back No Annual Fee Travel and Dining Perks Extended Warranty Reward Redemption What Are the Benefits of Having a Capital One Quicksilver Card?...

Congratulations to the class of 2022! Students who recently graduated with college degrees may be currently on job hunts for their first full-time positions. As post grads prepare to start their careers, it may be beneficial to work an additional side hustle. By Heather Taylor Here It Is: Our 2022 Small Business SpotlightRead More: 22 Side Gigs That Can Make You Richer Than a Full-Time Job While side gigs aren’t exactly new advice, new grads do benefit from working relevant jobs in their fields instead of resorting to more laundry list options such as delivering food or driving rideshares....

The financial press is saturated with articles and stories about how you can earn more money and how you must save and invest to build your wealth. While those are traditional building blocks for a financial plan, there are many nontraditional means to build wealth as well. “Nontraditional” in this sense doesn’t mean speculative or fringe, such as putting all your money into cryptocurrency. However, it does mean you might have to consider some of the methods that you don’t read about every day in the papers or hear on the news to help build your wealth....

As the business world continues to turn increasingly digital, consumers and businesses have no choice but to adapt how they conduct financial transactions (and disclose personal information, indirectly). Identity-related crime strategies used by scammers also change with the times, as new trends provide criminals with ample opportunities to deceive and victimize. By David Nadelle According to Lou Senko, chief availability officer for Q2 Holdings, a company that provides digital banking and lending solutions to banks and credit unions, “Identity crimes are always a challenge for consumers” — and for institutions trying to differentiate between honest customers and “bad actors....

Costco is the place to go for anyone who wants to stock up on bulk items, prepare for a party or big event, and save money while doing so. The buying in bulk mentality, however, can often lead people to purchase items that ultimately aren’t worth it; either because you can’t possibly use all of what you’ve purchased, or it can be cheaper somewhere else. By Jordan Rosenfeld Here we take a look at nine of Costco’s Kirkland Signature brand products that you might want to rethink purchasing, because they may not be worth your hard-earned dollars....

TikTok has gone from a fun place to watch videos to a powerful marketing tool for big companies who see the power of its young influencers to draw audiences and rake in the big bucks. And many young people have learned to harness that power to earn themselves a significant share of that pie. Here we look back at some of the biggest stars on TikTok in 2021, many of whom have increased their wealth by several million since 2020....

The “Great Resignation” is upon us. The number of employees who quit their jobs increased by 2.7% in June, specifically in fields such as professional and business services, durable goods manufacturing, and state and local government, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report. That’s 3.9 million people who willingly left their jobs at the start of the summer — many with little or no notice. By Dawn Allcot See: How to Prevent Rage Quitting in the WorkplaceFind: JOLTS Report Shows Surge in Labor Demand, But Not Enough Willing Workers...

Last July, the federal government began issuing an advance on the Child Tax Credit that families with children typically claim each year on the tax returns. The program, part of the American Rescue Plan, increased the tax benefit from $2,000 per child per year up to $3,600 for children under 6 and $3,000 for children ages 6 to 17. More significantly, half the funds were distributed on a monthly basis between July and December 2021....