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Weekly jobless claims resumed their downward trend in the week ending February 19, as the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 232,000. This represents a decrease of 17,000 from the previous week’s revised level, according to the Labor Department. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: 20 Hot Jobs That Pay More Than $150,000 Find: 22 Side Gigs That Can Make You Richer Than a Full-Time Job The median estimate called for 235,000 applications in a Bloomberg survey of economists....

We’re living in a uniquely challenging time, besieged by soaring inflation and supply chain chaos. It’s all taking its toll on the economy and predictions of a recession are running wild. By Nicole Spector Interest Rates Are On The Rise Amerant Bank CD Accounts Don’t Lose Money to Inflation The Bottom Line How can we ensure our own financial safety in such uncertain times? The answer, in part, is to open a certificate of deposit (CD) account....

From entering the workforce during the height of the Great Recession to being saddled with student loan debt, millennials haven’t had it easy. And the financial challenges are adding up in the form of debt. According to a recent survey by Real Estate Witch, the average millennial currently owes $117,000 in non-mortgage debt. By Nicole Spector Living a life in debt is dangerous and stressful, so how can millennials get out of the situation?...

One of the benefits of having a Cash Card is the ability to create a custom design for your card. People like to customize their Cash Card to reflect their personal brand, favorite hobbies or freehand artwork to showcase their creative side. By Dawn Allcot Add Emojis Your Name Your Brand Food Sports Hobbies Emoji Scenes Stick Figure Family Design Money Theme Add Moods Freehand Designs Self Portrait Pets Create a Scene Movie Quotes Inspirational Quotes Zentangle 16 Ideas To Create Your Custom Cash Card You can start by adding emojis — a simple and fast way to customize your Cash Card, though that’s only the start of several design options....

In December 2022, The New York Times reported that America was suffering an “economic whiplash.” With everyone from central bankers to Wall Street economists trying to figure out what the U.S. economy will look like in 2023, there is no clear answer to this question. By Heather Taylor Discover: 10 Things To Stop Buying in 2023 Check Out: 7 Florida Cities That Could Be Headed for a Housing Crisis Even turning to historical data cannot fully alleviate doubt....

You might know or have experienced a few causes of workplace stress, but are you familiar with the most widely recognized ones? Stressors left unchecked may begin to show up as physical, mental and/or emotional illnesses and result in burnout. By Heather Taylor Take a Look Back: 2022 Year in ReviewExplore: Your Biggest Money Etiquette Questions Answered What Is Burnout? Coleman often hears burnout in the voices of working professionals when they call “The Ken Coleman Show....

The Social Security and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) programs are both managed by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and provide benefits to those who are unable to work, but each program has a different purpose and unique eligibility requirements. By Josephine Nesbit Discover: 25 Things To Sell When You’re Ready To Retire More: 15 Worst States To Live on Just a Social Security Check Social Security benefits replace a percentage of a worker’s income based on lifetime earnings....

Parents can still take advantage of back-to-school savings as dozens of states hold tax-free weekends. Dates and tax-exempt items vary by state, according to the Federation of Tax Administrators and as reported by Axios, so it’s important to be aware and plan ahead of time before stocking up. By Josephine Nesbit See: Tax-Free Holidays in 2022: When Your State Has Them (and For What Items)Discover: 7 Surprisingly Easy Ways To Reach Your Retirement Goals...

Investors looking to minimize risk during a recession may often turn to precious metals to diversify their portfolios. Both silver itself and silver stocks, the shares of companies involved in silver extraction and manufacturing, have gone up in past recessions. Will there be an increase in the silver stock price in 2022? And, if so, what are the best silver stocks to buy? By Chris Ozarowski Best Silver Stocks Ways To Buy Recession Impacts Read: 5 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000...

The July Consumer Price Index was released on the morning of Aug. 10, containing mostly favorable results. The good news: As many economists predicted, inflation appears to be easing on most goods and commodities. The bad news is, that doesn’t include food. By Selena Fragassi See: 9 Bills You Should Never Put on AutopayFind: 7 Surprisingly Easy Ways To Reach Your Retirement Goals The cost of energy, used cars, apparel and communication all saw nominal increases (some even noting decreases, as in the case of fuel)....

For job seekers, crafting cover letters is often a major pain point. They take a lot of time to write, and it can feel like your efforts were in vain if you don’t end up even making it to the initial interview round. By Gabrielle Olya The Future of Finances: Gen Z & How They Relate to MoneySee: 3 Easy Tips To Turn Your Credit Woes Into Wows David Magnani, Managing Partner at M&A Executive Search Magnani believes that cover letters are not necessary if you are corresponding directly with a recruiter....

Elon Musk, the richest person on the planet, who just tweeted he was thinking about quitting his job, made headlines this week when he criticized the government’s effort to encourage electric-vehicle adoption, including clauses in the Build Back Better Act. The criticism was viewed by many as a way to signal Tesla’s maturity and success. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: Tesla Tops Delivery Expectations Despite Global Supply Chain IssuesFind: Experts Say SpaceX Might Make Musk a Trillionaire, But Tesla Just Boosted His Worth $25 Billion...

Facebook closed at a $1 trillion market capitalization on Monday afternoon for the first time. By Georgina Tzanetos The push to bring Facebook over the trillion dollar edge came with a 10% soar in share price after a Washington, D.C. district court dismissed the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust lawsuit against Facebook. News of the favorable ruling for the tech giant sent its stock price surging. Facebook has come under scrutiny recently for its treatment of users’ information....

Flipping toys is an emerging industry, and if you get in on this trend early enough, you could be seeing big money for your old toys. Even if you don’t have a ton of action figures and dolls from your childhood, acquiring them can be pretty easy and inexpensive if you know where to look — so you could be turning a profit on every sale. All it takes is a little ingenuity and research....

Analysts have been predicting a recession for months, and the youngest adults have been taking their warnings seriously. By Andrew Lisa LinkedIn’s Workforce Confidence Index survey shows that Gen Zers are doing more to shore up their finances in preparation for a downturn than their older millennial siblings and even their Gen X parents and boomer grandparents. See: States Whose Economies Are Failing vs. States Whose Economies Are ThrivingMore: 5 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000...

It’s important to know your Woodforest National Bank routing number if you want to sign up for automatic deposits or receive a wire transfer. You’ll need to know the routing number if you are a Woodforest customer, or if you want to transfer money to a Woodforest account. By Gabrielle Olya Routing Numbers by State Finding Your Routing Number Purpose of Routing Numbers Woodforest Routing Numbers by State How To Find Your Woodforest Routing Number You can find your Woodforest routing number by looking at the first nine digits at the bottom left of your personal or business checks....

Retailers are cracking down on return policies to discourage billions of dollars worth of anticipated returns this year. By Josephine Nesbit See: Barnes & Noble Offering 50% Off Select Items Post-HolidayExplore: 5 Ways To Start Financially Fresh for the New Year WRAL News reported that an estimated $135 billion worth of products will be returned this holiday season, and some retailers are making attempts to cut down on costs associated with shipping and return fraud by charging shipping or restocking fees....

By Cynthia Bowman Market Cap Net Worth Revenue Competitive Advantages Founder CEO Shareholders Future Outlook Is It Worth Investing Now with a huge competitive edge in its core services, constantly increasing market cap, positive investor sentiment and visionary leaders like CEO Andy Jassy and founder Jeff Bezos, it’s easy to understand why this company is one of the most valuable in the world. More From Your Money: Choose a high-interest saving, checking, CD, or investing account from our list of top banks to start saving today....

It’s no secret that tuition is cheaper at a community college than it is at a public or private four-year university. And in a perfect world, you’d be able to gain two years of credits at a community college while living at home and working part time and then finish out your bachelor’s degree at a four-year university within an additional two years. By Cynthia Measom Important: Don’t Disregard Community College — Here’s How It Can Set You Up for a Better Financial FutureCheck Out: What It Really Costs To Attend America’s Top 50 Colleges...

One of the most popular payment platforms available, Cash App makes moving money between accounts easy — done with a few taps of a smartphone. By Andrea Norris Steps to Transfer Other Options Aside from transferring money, this peer-to-peer payment app allows users to invest in stocks and Bitcoin. It also lets users open a Cash App bank account, which offers its own debit card, and even borrow money. Cash App offers several conveniences and moving money between accounts is chief among them....