Olympic bronze medals are made of 95% copper and 5% zinc, according to Newsweek, but both silver and gold medals are made from pure silver. The difference is that the first-place medal is plated in at least six grams of pure gold. By Andrew Lisa With gold trading at around $58 per gram as of Feb. 7, the six grams of gilding alone is worth almost $350 — and that’s not counting all that silver, which makes up the other 92....
Gene Simmons is a true rock god, even though he plays “The Demon” in KISS, the band he co-founded in the early 1970s that still rocks out to sold-out crowds. Simmons recently tested positive for COVID-19, so the band was forced to reschedule its tour. But it looks like KISS will be back on the road come mid-October. By Michelle Tompkins See: 10 Best Cryptocurrencies to Invest in for 2021Find: Here’s How Much You Need to Earn to Be ‘Rich’ in Every State...
Investing in real estate can be intimidating, especially if you don’t have the money. If you’re ready to buy some property, but don’t have the cash at hand, continue reading to find out 10 ways that you can start investing in real estate right now. By Kathy Evans REIT Hard Money Loan Government Loans Wholesaling House Hacking Equity Partnerships Seller Financing Home Equity Loan Option-to-Purchase Private Money Loan Credit Score 1....
Academy credit cards are issued by Comenity Capital Bank and are a great way to access benefits when purchasing sports and outdoor equipment. As a cardholder, you can get $15 off your first qualifying purchase. Additionally, you can receive 5% off future online or in-store qualifying purchases while enjoying free standard shipping for purchases of at least $15 on Academy.com. By Preston Hartwick Pay Online Pay by Mail Pay by Phone Late Fees Making timely payments toward an Academy credit card is important for keeping your credit in good standing and avoiding late fees....
Holiday shopping and holiday shipping are hectic and expensive even in the best of times — and these are hardly the best of times. Container shortages, labor shortages, backlogged ports and ever-rising fuel prices have sent shipping costs soaring economy-wide — and the busy holiday season isn’t even here yet. If you’re on a shoestring budget, you’ll have to factor higher shipping costs into your budget while doing whatever you can to keep those costs down....
Update: Some offers mentioned below may have changed or are no longer available. View current credit card offerings from our partners at CardCritics Here or on the issuer’s website. By Bob Haegele What Are Welcome Offers? Why Use Sign-up Bonuses To Make Big Purchases? What Are Some Strategies for Using Welcome Offers Effectively? Should You Open a Credit Card With a Welcome Offer? Welcome offers can be a great way to earn valuable rewards....
With President Joe Biden signing the Inflation Reduction Act into law on Aug. 16, it marks one of the biggest spending packages in American history at $750 billion, per CNN. In total, $430 billion will be put towards fighting climate change, reducing prescription and healthcare costs and enacting tax reform. By Selena Fragassi See: 15 Cheap, Beautiful Places To RetireFind: What Is the Average Social Security Benefit at Age 62?...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed on the third Monday of January each year, is a federal holiday marking the birthday of civil rights hero Martin Luther King Jr. Like many banks, the stock market is often closed on federal holidays. By Lydia Kibet Is Stock Market Open MLK Day Stock Market Holiday Schedule 2022 Holiday Schedule for All Markets Bond Market Holiday Schedule Is MLK Day one of the holidays observed by the stock market?...
Talks of a potentially imminent recession have been going on for months. Now, however, some economists say that while a recession might occur in 2023, there are ways for the U.S. to avoid it. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: What Is the Highest Income Level for Food Stamps in 2023?Find: 10 Things To Stop Buying in 2023 Goldman Sachs chief U.S. economist David Mericle said that while the consensus estimate on the probability of a downturn in the American economy in the next 12 months is at 65%, in his view, the probability of a recession over the next 12 months is much lower — standing at 35%....
A few years ago, it was a popular financial trend to participate in “no spend November.” Participating in no spend November means taking a month-long break from shopping for nonessential items. You can pay for must-haves like rent, but not the nice-to-haves like takeout or entertainment. By Heather Taylor The reason why people participate in no spend November varies depending on their financial situation. Some will do it to save up extra money for holiday shopping purposes....
The MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index reached a pandemic-era high this quarter as many small businesses reported seeing a brighter future. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: From Pandemic Closures to Hiring Struggles, a Look Back at a Difficult Year for Small BusinessesFind: Businesses Around the Country Give 13 Reasons To Shop Small During the Holidays Indeed, as 2021 comes to a close, 77% of small business owners say they are optimistic about the future of their business, according to the index....
Around 1.2 million businesses in the U.S. are run by married couples, according to business mentorship network SCORE. And it’s no wonder: Starting a business with your spouse brings several advantages. By Jenny Rose Spaudo See Our List: 100 Most Influential Money Experts Discover: 22 Side Gigs That Can Make You Richer Than a Full-Time Job “You can trust them more with access to sensitive information such as bank information, and there’s built-in accountability since both your welfares are tied together,” said Davis Nguyen, founder of My Consulting Offer....
Approximately 43 million Americans hold student loans — loans totalling around $1.6 trillion. With the average borrower owing around $36,000, loan forgiveness would immediately boost the economic health of some of those indebted. By David Nadelle Discover: 22 Side Gigs That Can Make You Richer Than a Full-Time Job More: How Much Is President Joe Biden Worth? After a series of federal student loan payment pauses and extensions by President Biden and former President Trump, advocates are calling for further loan pauses — as well as an unprecedented system of loan forgiveness....
Taco Bell is finding a new way to adapt to the pandemic, launching what it calls a futuristic, contactless drive-thru restaurant. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: Surprise — Taco Bell Is Now in the Business of Startups Find: 9 Fast-Food Stocks to Invest In Now Dubbed “Taco Bell Defy,” the “frictionless future of Taco Bell” will break ground in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, later this month and open its doors to the public by summer 2022, according to a press release....
In what will be great news before the end of the year for small business owners and millions of Americans, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced it would delay the implementation of the tax reporting change for payments apps such as Venmo and PayPal. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: Is It Safe To Store Money in Venmo, Cash App and PayPal?Explore: Deferred Social Security Tax Payment Due by End of Year, IRS Warns...
With the rise in minimum wages and the abundance of entry-level jobs available, many teens started working in 2021. The Department of Labor Bureau of Statistics said that 54.4% of young people ages 16 to 24 were employed in the summer of 2021. By Dawn Allcot See: Child Tax Credit Update: What is IRS Letter 6419? Find: Child Tax Credit Guidance Updated by IRS If your teen falls into this growing group, you could be grappling with a new situation this tax season: assisting your teen in filing — and them potentially paying — taxes....
As gas prices rise to a national average of $3.61, according to AAA.com, Tesla and other electric vehicle manufacturers’ stocks also soared. Tesla was up 7.9% on Feb. 28, 2022, reaching a high of $885.67 for the day. Tesla shares dipped slightly at market close, losing just 0.70% on the day, as some investors cashed in on their gains. Rivian also gained 7.2%, while Nio gained 10%. By Dawn Allcot See: Musk Recalls How Munger Said Tesla Would Fail After the Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chair Calls Crypto a ‘Venereal Disease’ Find: Musk Unhappy Again As Biden Skips Mentioning Tesla During State of the Union...
John Eringman, known as @johnefinance on TikTok, aims to help his followers build healthy financial habits. Eringman graduated from the University of Cincinnati as a finance major, and has amassed over 1.4 million followers across his social media platforms. By Gabrielle Olya What’s the one piece of money advice you wish everyone would follow? Stop spending money on things to impress other people. Designer clothes and exotic cars will keep you chained to a job you don’t like....
It’s almost inevitable at the holidays: Just when you think you’ve got all of your shopping under wraps, bam, you remember that one person, or several, you just forgot to shop for. What’s a last-minute shopper to do, especially if you’re trying not to spend a lot of money? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here are some strategies for last-minute shopping that are convenient and don’t have to cost a fortune....
Walmart, the largest U.S. private employer, announced it will pay 100% of college tuition and books for associates through its Live Better U (LBU) education program. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: Is College Tuition Tax Deductible?Find: 20 Ways To Spend Less Money at Walmart The company said it will invest nearly $1 billion over the next five years in career-driven training and development, according to a statement. “We are creating a path of opportunity for our associates to grow their careers at Walmart, so they can continue to build better lives for themselves and their families,” Lorraine Stomski, senior vice president of learning and leadership at Walmart, said in the statement....
