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Since the pandemic, utility bills have doubled for one out of every six homes, with 20 million households falling behind on paying utilities, according to Bloomberg. By David Nadelle See: You Now Have To Work a Full Day More To Afford Average RentLearn: 9 Bills You Should Never Put on Autopay As CNN reported in 2021, “There is no state, county or city in the country where a full-time, minimum-wage worker working 40 hours a week can afford a two-bedroom rental,” per a report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition....

Many investors studying digital currencies feel hard-pressed to explain what sets these currencies apart or what their real-world use might be. New crypto appears, but besides speculating on that new asset in a volatile and risky market, what exactly can be done with it? The creator of the VeChain platform, Sunny Lu, has an answer. By Thomas Streissguth About VeChain Price Prediction Future Outlook Read: 5 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000...

Markets, economists and policymakers have been fretting about inflation for months, worried that the trillions of dollars being spent in recent and future government stimulus programs could overheat the economy and send prices soaring. By Richard S. Warr, North Carolina State University See: What’s It Mean When Inflation Goes Up or Down?Find: Understanding Interest Rates — How They Affect You and the US Market On May 12, 2021, the worrywarts seemed to have their fears confirmed when the April consumer price index shot up a seasonally adjusted 0....

If you’ve ever been under a cable contract, you’re probably familiar with frustrations like early termination fees, contract renegotiations, limited programming and consistently rising prices. By Daria Uhlig Tubi DistroTV Pluto TV Xumo Freevee YouTube The Roku Channel Peacock FreeCableTV Redbox CW How To Access TV streaming apps are a viable alternative to cable, and the number of apps available seems to increase by the day. The apps make it easy to watch your favorite TV shows and discover new content without paying outrageous prices — or, with free TV apps, any fees at all....

The workplace has evolved tremendously over the past couple of years, with the 9-to-5 office job no longer being the norm for many workers. We’ve also seen waves of mass layoffs and “quiet quitting,” with hirings and downsizings swinging rapidly from one end of the spectrum to the other. So, what will 2023 bring? By Gabrielle Olya See: 10 Things To Stop Buying in 2023Have Any $200 Quarters Lying Around? It’s Worth Checking Your Spare Change...

With enough responsibilities in our present daily lives, it’s easy to forget about obligations we might have twenty, thirty years down the line. This can make it easy to overlook something like how your 401(k) is invested and allocated. By Georgina Tzanetos See: How Long $1 Million in Retirement Lasts in 50 US CitiesFind: AARP’s CEO Says It’s Time to Rethink Retirement Most people likely put faith in the company their 401(k) is held with to invest their money in a modest, responsible way....

In the past, workers were traditionally required to report to an office Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. However, things have changed. By Jennifer Taylor A hybrid workplace model — i.e., a mix of in-office and remote work — has quickly become the standard for modern companies. This helps employees enjoy a better work-life balance, which in turn makes them more productive and loyal to their employers....

The start of a new year means New Year’s resolutions, which often include financial goals. Of course, coming up with a New Year’s resolution is a whole lot easier than sticking to it. By Bob Haegele But it doesn’t have to be impossible, especially with the right steps. If you want to improve your finances in 2023, we’ll look at how you can set yourself up for success in the new year....

If you need evidence of the importance lawmakers place on personal retirement savings, look no further than the growing movement by state governments to provide retirement plans to workers whose employers don’t offer them. By Vance Cariaga See: The 5 Most Important Changes to Your Retirement in Congress’s New ‘Secure 2.0’ BillsFind: Financial Experts React to Rise in Crypto Retirement Plans Last week Maine joined the list, becoming the latest state to pass a law requiring most employers that don’t offer a retirement plan to automatically enroll their workers in an individual retirement account through a state-administered program, CNBC reported Tuesday....

Beloved British-American actress Angela Lansbury, best known for her role as mystery novelist Jessica Fletcher on the long-running “Murder, She Wrote,” passed away peacefully in her sleep at home in Los Angeles on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. By Dawn Allcot Learn: How Much Was Loretta Lynn Worth Upon Her Death at Age 90?Find: Judge Judy, Dolly Parton and 46 More of the Richest Stars Over 70 Her children issued a statement to People and other news sources, revealing that Lansbury was 96 years old, and would have turned 97 on Oct....

The IRS’s announcement that it will raise interest rates on underpayment and overpayment of income taxes means millions of Americans will face yet another cost increase in a year of historic inflation. For some, it might make sense work out an “offer in compromise” with the IRS before the higher interest rates kick in later this year. By Vance Cariaga An offer in compromise lets you settle your tax debt for less than the full amount you owe....

During the first quarter of 2023, cardholders can take advantage of 5% cash-back bonus on groceries, Target purchases and fitness clubs and gym memberships. This is a change from the first quarter of 2022, which included eBay instead of fitness clubs and gym memberships and excluded Target. By Andrea Norris Bonus Category Calendar Other Rewards How It Works Chase Freedom Flex vs. Discover it Credit card cash-back rewards are an easy way for Chase Freedom Flex cardholders to save money....

In 2013, the Doge meme went viral online. Based on the internal dialogue of a Shiba Inu named Kabosu, the name of the meme came from a slang pronunciation of the word “dog.” By Andrew Lisa Discover: 10 Reasons You Should Claim Social Security Early See: 6 Signs You Can’t Afford To Retire By December of that same year, the meme had its own blockchain ledger thanks to software engineers Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer, who created Dogecoin as a satire to prove that cryptocurrency could literally represent anything....

Forty hours has become the standard length of the American workweek, but this may not actually be optimal for employee productivity. By Gabrielle Olya In-Demand: The World’s Most In-Demand Jobs That Don’t Require a DegreeFind Out: How To Protect Yourself When You Return to Your Office Anders Ericsson, Ph.D., formerly a professor of psychology at Florida State University, told Healthline that the idea that longer work hours lead to greater productivity is a fallacy....

When the federal courts reversed the mask mandate imposed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention many airlines, public transit systems, and other businesses lifted mask requirements. By Dawn Allcot Many people continue choosing to wear a mask in public places, and some cities like New York and San Francisco have kept mandates in place. But other people can’t get rid of those cloth coverings quickly enough. But are old masks destined for the landfill?...

Inflation, remote work and relatively cheaper housing are pushing an increasing number of Americans to take a leap across the ocean and move to Europe. And now, with the euro and the dollar recently reaching parity, there’s even another reason to do so. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: Dream of Living Abroad? These 13 Countries Make It Easy To Work RemoteRead: Looking To Diversify In A Bear Market? Consider These 5 Alternative Investments...

File this one under “do as I say, not as I do:” If you’re struggling to save for retirement, either out of bad habits or bad luck, you can still impart valuable lessons to your children that can help them establish a solid foundation for retirement planning and saving. By Vance Cariaga Social Security Schedule: When Benefits Will Arrive in May 2022Explore: 27 Ugly Truths About Retirement The first step you should take, especially for younger children, is to teach them the concept of earning money, according to the Empower financial website....

Bitcoin mining games are primarily for educational and entertainment purposes. They teach users about mining rigs, what processes to follow and how to set up and grow businesses — solid general information about how Bitcoin mining works. By David Granahan Top Bitcoin Mining Games Final Take 3 Popular Bitcoin Mining Games In some circumstances, these games also offer the potential to earn a tiny stake of the Bitcoin cryptocurrency. Here are three of the most popular Bitcoin mining games right now....

Vacations are meant to be relaxing — but figuring out who you need to pay or tip for services along the way can be stressful. If your friend stops by to feed your cat, do you need to pay them? Are you expected to tip your travel agent? Who gets tipped (and how much) at your hotel? By Gabrielle Olya We’re answering all of these tricky travel etiquette questions — and more — so you can be prepared to face all of the money scenarios that will pop up along your trip....

Do you know how much money your best friend makes? Or how much she has in her retirement fund? If you don’t know these things, have you ever thought about why you don’t? Money is often the one aspect of our lives that we feel weird talking about — even with our BFFs. But not discussing our finances openly could be doing women a disservice. In today’s “Financially Savvy Female” column, we’re chatting with Charlotte Cowan Geletka, CFP, managing partner at Silver Penny Financial Planning, about why you should be talking about money with your girlfriends (even if it feels uncomfortable at first!...