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COVID-19 forced retailers to stretch out their big holiday sales and run discounts all season long to keep up with both the competition and the evolving expectations of their customers. Although that new dynamic has outlasted the pandemic, Black Friday is still the biggest shopping holiday of the year. By Andrew Lisa Don’t Miss: Costco Black Friday Deals You Shouldn’t Pass UpAdvice: If Your Credit Score Is Under 740, Make These 4 Moves Now...

If you need to find your U.S. Bank routing number in a hurry and don’t have your checkbook handy, don’t worry. Consult the table below, which shows U.S. Bank’s routing numbers for the states and regions in which it operates. By Stacy Calvert Routing Numbers by State About Routing Numbers How To Find Yours International Wire Transfers US Bank Routing Numbers You can use your routing number to set up bill payments online, transfer funds and more....

At Kroger Money Services, you can perform many transactions you would normally have to go to a bank for. If you don’t have a bank account, your bank is closed, or you just don’t want to make another stop, Kroger Money Services is convenient and inexpensive. By Karen Doyle Hours of Operation Pay Bills Cash Checks Send Money Purchase Money Orders Purchase Prepaid Cards See: How To Get Free Gift Cards From Your Everyday Purchases...

In August 2022, tennis player Serena Williams announced her plans to retire from tennis at age 40. Retirement, Williams wrote in Vogue, was a word she never liked or believed felt modern. By Heather Taylor “Maybe the best word to describe what I’m up to is evolution,” Williams wrote. “I’m here to tell you that I’m evolving away from tennis, toward other things that are important to me.” Williams is a millennial and part of the generation that now has an evolving vision of retirement, according to Schwab’s Retirement Reimagined Study....

Labor markets have been nothing short of tumultuous since the onset of the pandemic, and one of the more interesting developments has been the portion of older workers who decided to retire — but weren’t interested in retirement benefits. By Georgina Tzanetos See: What You Need To Know About Social Security If You Plan To Retire EarlyFind: Jaw-Dropping Stats About the State of Retirement in America Recent data from the U....

Whether you have applied for a new job or want to calculate an estimated income for yourself, it is good to know how much you are earning per hour. Suppose you are making $60,000 a year. How can you determine how much an hour is $60,000 a year? Here’s the math. By Scott Jeffries Hourly Rate Is It a Good Salary How Much an Hour Is 60,000 a Year? In this example, the assumption is that you work 40 hours a week, 52 weeks per year....

User testing involves evaluating the functionality and user-friendliness of a website, app or other digital product. Testers often record a video of themselves using the product as they attempt to complete tasks or navigate the site or app. The goal of user testing is to uncover confusing design elements and suggest ways to improve the user experience. By Andrea Norris Top 10 Sites Some user testing sites require experience as a usability tester, but many want feedback from actual users rather than professionals, enabling most people to find user testing jobs....

It has been a rough end of the year for many workers as big corporations announce massive layoffs and hiring freezes. We could be in for a rocky year ahead as well, as job openings are expected to dip. By Nicole Spector Take a Look Back: 2022 Year in Review Find Out: States Whose Economies Are Failing vs. States Whose Economies Are Thriving But employment trends will still carry on. In 2022, we saw The Great Resignation, quiet quitting and, toward the end of the year, career cushioning....

Most people never think twice about turning to an ATM if they need some cash. You enter your card and type in your PIN number, select the transaction type, choose the amount of money you wish to withdraw and wait for the money. Nothing else to worry about — right? By Heather Taylor Not quite. One should always exercise caution when visiting an ATM, whether they are using an ATM in a domestic or international setting....

In many respects, working professionals who start to earn a salary of $150,000 a year will treat this income quite similarly to how they would behave if they made $100,000 annually. There are some money moves to make that will be familiar in any income bracket. However, other financial decisions may be new and worth considering as an investment. By Heather Taylor Once you start to earn a salary of $150,000, make the following moves with your finances....

Estate planning can be complicated, but it’s important to have a plan in place to ensure you leave the financial legacy that you desire. This may mean having uncomfortable conversations with loved ones and making sure you have written instructions for end-of-life decisions and distribution of assets. By Gabrielle Olya Find Out: 9 Bills You Should Never Put on AutopaySmall Business Spotlight 2022: Nominate Your Favorite Small Biz by July 25...

Mikhail Gorbachev, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning former leader of the Soviet Union has died at 91 years of age. He has been credited with helping tear down the Iron Curtain by implementing social and political reforms while he served as his nation’s leader from 1985 through 1991. By Michelle Tompkins See: George H.W. Bush Leaves Behind a Political Dynasty and Impressive FortuneFind: Colin Powell’s Fortune Includes a Legacy of Service and Patronage...

The U.S. inflation rate reached 8.3% in April year-over-year, near the highest level in more than 40 years. The energy index declined in April after rising in recent months, but data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) indicates that the average household is expected to spend 0.9% more on electricity compared to the summer of 2021, reports Fox 11 Los Angeles. By Josephine Nesbit Discover: The Best Cities To Retire on $2,000 a Month More: Here’s How Much Cash You Need Stashed if a National Emergency Happens...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) provides nutritional benefits to supplement the food budget of low-income households nationwide. While the U.S. Department of Agriculture oversees it, SNAP is administered at the state level, and each state also has its own SNAP monthly deposit schedule. By Josephine Nesbit See: What Is the Highest Income for Food Stamps in 2022?Learn: This Credit Score Mistake Could Be Costing Millions of Americans...

Christine McVie, British singer-songwriter and keyboardist best known for her decades of work with the rock band Fleetwood Mac, has died, according to a statement from her family, reported by BBC News. By Dawn Allcot See: How Much Was ‘Die Hard’ & ‘Top Gun’ Actor Clarence Gilyard Worth Upon His Death at Age 66?Find Out: What Was Jerry Lee Lewis’ Net Worth Upon His Death at Age 87? McVie was 79 years old....

Mandy Moore, 37, is an American actor, pop star, songwriter and philanthropist who has been driving audiences to tears as matriarch Rebecca Pearson in the NBC hit series “This Is Us” since 2016. By Michelle Tompkins See: 33 Popular TV Shows With the Highest-Paid CastsFind: How Rich Are Taylor Swift and These Other Celebrities Who Made Headlines in 2021? As a member of the ensemble cast of “This Is Us,” Moore takes home $250,000 per episode, according to US, which is roughly $4....

If you haven’t heard of Apple Cash, you’re not alone. Apple Cash is a way to send and receive money digitally, like Venmo or Cash App. The difference is that you can also use Apple Cash as you would any other card in your Apple Wallet anywhere you would use Apple Pay. By Diane Fogle Transfer to a Bank Account Transfer to a Debit Card Transfer Limits Fees Apple Cash vs Apple Pay Apple Cash is a digital card that automatically appears in your Apple Wallet once your iPhone is set up....

Lendgo Overview Lendgo is a service that matches people who are looking for mortgage loans with lenders. It does this by forcing the lenders to compete for applicants’ business. Borrowers fill out a short form describing the type of loan they’re looking for and agree to a soft credit pull that doesn’t affect their credit scores. By Joshua Rodriguez Overview Features What Sets It Apart Competitors How To Apply Who Lendgo Is For...

The average retiree collects around $1,500 in Social Security benefits per month. This can range up or down depending on lifetime earnings, and importantly, when you decide to start taking benefits. By Georgina Tzanetos Learn: Social Security Schedule: When Benefits Will Arrive in May 2022More: 15 Worst States To Live on Just a Social Security Check Inflation has thrown a wrench into Social Security benefits and how much they cover for the average American....

The news that Social Security benefits could be slashed sooner than expected set off alarm bells for Americans whose retirement plans have already been disrupted by COVID-19. But financial experts say it’s not time to panic yet. By Vance Cariaga Check Out: The Cost To Retire in America’s Sunniest CitiesFind: 17 Tips To Live Comfortably off Just a Social Security Check A report from Social Security and Medicare trustees said benefits will have to be cut by 2034 — a year earlier than previously projected — if Congress doesn’t address the program’s long-term funding shortfall....