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Forbes released a new list this year that spotlights the world’s most-loved companies. Developed in partnership with HundredX, a data and analytics firm based in Dallas, Texas, the Halo 100 recognizes companies that deliver a superior customer service experience, allowing business to thrive. By Dawn Allcot See: Chewy, Sprouts and 8 Other Companies That Are New to the Fortune 500 in 2021Find: 20 Companies That Help Employees Pay Off Student Loans...

Although many American corporations have done away with a traditional pension system, the U.S. military has not. If you’ve put in long years of service with the U.S. Armed Forces, you’re entitled to a fairly significant retirement payout. However, determining exactly how much you’ll earn as a member of the military with a long service record can require some advanced calculations. There are, in fact, four different military pension programs available, and which one applies to you will depend in large part on when you began your military service....

A toxic soup of high inflation, rising interest rates and a bear stock market have been stoking recession fears since before the summer. However, the unemployment rate is the economic indicator that sounds the recession alarm louder than all the rest, and it hasn’t shown any real signs of trouble this whole time — until lately. By Andrew Lisa While it’s unclear if the damage will spread beyond Silicon Valley, the ongoing tech massacre has the greater workforce counting its pennies....

Google’s Year in Search has been released and highlights 2022’s top trends. The list includes notable names, actors, athletes and influential figures that users searched for, curious to learn more about them, their net worth and why they were trending in the news. By Heather Taylor Take a Look Back: 2022 Year in ReviewSee Our List: 100 Most Influential Money Experts Here are the top 10 most-searched major names of 2022 and the net worth of each individual....

According to research by Mintel, women are 50% less confident about asking for a raise compared to men — 42% of men feel confident about asking for a pay increase compared to just 22% of women. And this lack of confidence may, unfortunately, be warranted. A separate study conducted by Harvard Business Review found that women are just as likely to ask for a raise; however, they are much less likely to receive one....

There may be no other time of year that makes us think more about how we spend money than the holidays. With gift giving a traditional part of the season for many, no matter which holidays you celebrate, you may be feeling the pinch before you ever spend a dollar. Lots of advice abounds on how to prepare, budget and plan, but how do you know which advice is best for you?...

Thanksgiving Day is just around the corner and before you know it, it will be time to pop your turkey (or tofurkey) in the oven. This Thanksgiving may be more expensive than the past years with food inflation rising to 9.5 and 10.5% this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) data. The average cost per pound for a whole frozen turkey currently stands at $1.46, compared to $1....

The U.S. just hit its debt limit, following Congress’s failure to reach a deal to raise the debt ceiling. While the Treasury Department announced it would start implementing its “extraordinary measures” — including suspending retirement and health benefit funds — which will in essence just buy time, but not resolve the issue. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy Debt Ceiling 2023: How Federal Deficit and National Debt DifferLearn: Get Your Credit Score On Track With These 3 Tips for SuccessDiscover: Do You Have Too Much Money in Your Checking Account?...

Even the U.S. Postal Service isn’t immune to the effects of inflation. The cost of a U.S. postage stamp increased by 2 cents, raising the cost of mailing a first-class letter by 3.4% to 60 cents, CNN reported. Price increases have already been approved by the Governors of the U.S. Postal Service. By Josephine Nesbit See Our List: 100 Most Influential Money ExpertsSmall Business Spotlight 2022: Nominate Your Favorite Small Biz by July 25...

The IRS — which had one of the most challenging tax seasons this year due in part to pandemic backlogs and lack of workforce — said it will hire 4,000 contact representative positions at several IRS offices nationwide this summer. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: 22 Side Gigs That Can Make You Richer Than a Full-Time JobFind: 8 Items Around Your Home That May Be Worth More Than You Think The IRS intends for the move to “boost its workforce and better help taxpayers and businesses,” the IRS said in a press release....

The first week of May — from May 1 through May 7, 2022 — is National Small Business Week in the U.S. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Building a Better America through Entrepreneurship.” With this in mind, the Internal Revenue Service recently issued a news release detailing enhanced business tax benefits for 2022. By Dawn Allcot Discover: Rising Gas Prices: The True Cost of Going Electric More: How To Get Rich With a Normal Job...

We are less than a month away from the official start of winter. With the changing of the seasons also comes a change in heating bills as many Americans will likely start to see spikes in their monthly amount owed. By Selena Fragassi See: 9 Bills You Should Never Put on AutopayFind: If Your Credit Score is Under 740, Make These 4 Moves Now That’s partially because the price of natural gas has been steadily increasing this year....

By Sam DiSalvo Look: How To Get Rich With a Normal JobLearn: 27 Ugly Truths About Retirement Luckily, investing can be started very simply. Though you might not see immediate growth, over time, investing can prove to be very profitable, especially for retirement. Here’s how you can start to earn thousands of dollars by making the right investing moves. Know Why You’re Considering Investing Before you start investing, make sure you have the disposable income to do so....

Private sector employment decreased by 301,000 jobs in December — largely due to the effects of the omicron variant — indicating a significant drop following November’s 807,000 jobs addition, according to the ADP National Employment Report released Feb. 2. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: These Are the 10 Fastest-Growing Jobs Right Now Find: Technology Dominates 50 Best Jobs for 2022, According to New Analysis “The labor market recovery took a step back at the start of 2022 due to the effect of the omicron variant and its significant, though likely temporary, impact to job growth,” Nela Richardson, chief economist for ADP, said in a statement....

While 2022 was set to be the “great return,” the fast-spreading Omicron variant is now forcing companies from Silicon Valley to Wall Street to postpone their in-office returns. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: As Omicron ‘Aggravates’ Supply Chain and Inflation Concerns, OECD Backpedals on Global Economic Growth Report Find: Glaxo and Vir Biotechnology’s Antibody Drug Works Against Omicron, Study Suggests: Should You Buy the Stocks? Companies including Lyft, Ford Motor, Uber Technologies and Alphabet are all delaying their plans....

By Andrew Lisa Watch Out: 17 Biggest Budgeting Mistakes You’re MakingTry To Save More: 37 Life Hacks That Will Save You Money Good News, You Don’t Have To Pick One Over the Other First thing’s first — picking between buying a home and saving for retirement doesn’t have to be an either/or type of choice. “The decision is not mutually exclusive,” said Anthony Watson, CFA, CFP, and founder and president of Thrive Retirement Specialists....

Keeping up with technology can feel like an arduous task sometimes. It often seems like the minute you buy a new smartphone or HDTV, the manufacturer then releases an even newer model, thereby rendering yours “outdated.” By Selena Fragassi The Future of Finances: Gen Z & How They Relate to MoneyFind: 3 Easy Tips To Turn Your Credit Woes Into Wows Some brands are bigger culprits than others when it comes to shelling out new product lines (Apple is often criticized for these perceived practices), but when it comes to TVs, experts recommend replacing them every seven to eight years, according to Best Buy....

Some economists are saying that the U.S. might be soon approaching a 1970s-style inflation situation. Stephen Roach, former Morgan Stanley Asia chairman, tells CNBC he is worried that the impact of energy price spikes on China’s struggling supply chain will be the tipping point and warns of stagflation, a situation where economic growth falls but inflation stays high. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: Understanding the Differences Between Inflation, Deflation & StagflationFind:GDP Inches Upward to 6....

The last two years have been a baffling time for many in terms of trying to manage personal finances. It became an increasingly popular pursuit to attempt new money-making ventures during the pandemic, from unconventional side hustles to studied investing strategies. For stock traders, whether newbie or veteran, there are peculiarities that will require careful attention when filing your taxes. By David Nadelle Discover: 11 Ways Warren Buffett Lives Frugally More: 30 Things You Should Never Buy Without a Coupon...

Webull Overview Webull is a technology-first investment platform. It has IRA plans as well as regular brokerage accounts. Webull’s range of products includes stocks, fractional shares, exchange-traded funds, options and American depositary receipts — certificates issued by banks for investors to get foreign asset exposure. By David Granahan Overview Features How It Stands Out Comparable Options How To Apply Who It’s Best For Cost/Fees 4.5 Tools 4.8 Cryptocurrency 3.5 Mobile App...