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If you’re considering the healthcare field to find a top-paying career, you’re on the right track. Not only is employment in the healthcare industry growing at a rate that’s faster than all other occupational industries, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, but the median annual wage for healthcare practitioners and technicians is higher than all other occupations. By Cynthia Measom Check Out: 22 Side Gigs That Can Make You Richer Than a Full-Time JobExplore: 10 Best Small-Business Ideas With Low Overhead Costs...

We know you’ve heard of a Costco card, but maybe you’ve passed it up because of the annual membership fee. Gold Star and Business memberships are $60 a year, while the Executive Membership is $120 a year. All memberships come with a free Household Card that you can assign to someone else living with you (or working with for a Business Membership), provided they’re over 18. By Sam DiSalvo Though it might seem unreasonable to pay for a membership to a retail store, it’s been reported that you can save over $90 each time you go to Costco rather than heading to your local grocery store....

You may know that your credit score is an important part of your financial life, but have you ever given any thought to how credit scores came to be in the first place? Or what direction they might be going in the future? The truth is that an industry-standard credit score is a late 20th-century invention, although various efforts at determining credit risk have been in place for centuries. However, credit scoring as we now know it may be in for a big change if the Biden administration gets its way, as the president has proposed massive changes in how credit information is collected and used....

President Joe Biden signed a bill yesterday proclaiming Juneteeth — which recognizes the end of slavery in the U.S. — a federal holiday. As it was signed two days before the actual date, many are wondering whether this year the markets and banks will be closed. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See:7 Best Black-Owned Financial Institutions Find: Are Banks Open Today? See Full List of All Bank Holidays “In its celebration of freedom, Juneteenth is a day that should be recognized by all Americans....

As long as people continue to get married, celebrate special occasions, and get dressed up to go out, there will be a market for fine jewelry. If you’re looking for a jewelry stock to add some sparkle to your portfolio, Brilliant Earth is worth a look. By Karen Doyle About Brilliant Earth Earnings Results Buy, Sell or Hold What Is Brilliant Earth? Brilliant Earth Group Inc. is an online and brick-and-mortar jewelry retailer....

The pandemic saw a reduction in credit card spending with an increase in home loans and mortgage refinances as interest rates dropped. In early 2022, at least so far, the tables have turned. On Feb. 3, Reuters reported that more than half of banks are showing an increase in demand for credit card loans, and less demand for other types of consumer loans. Banks said they expect loans to grow in every category in 2022 — except for home loans, where refinancing demand may drop when the Fed increases interest rates....

Every election year you can depend on two things: a lot of nasty rhetoric, and a flood of emails, texts and robocalls asking for political donations. You can’t do much about the former, but you can control the latter — either by ignoring the pitches or donating your time or money. By Vance Cariaga See: 9 Bills You Should Never Put on AutopayFind: 10 Items That Are Always Cheaper at Sam’s Club...

Credit cards have gotten a bad rap over the years. High interest rates, frustrating terms, and the ability to add extraordinary amounts of unsecured debt have all earned credit cards their place in the “bad debt” category. However, credit cards may not totally deserve the reputation that precedes them. By Crystal Mayer Credit cards, when used responsibly, can help you improve your credit score, teach you restraint and help you make important purchases....

In a very costly blunder, Matt Damon-endorsed Crypto.com sent $7.2 million to an Australian woman, instead of the $68 she was due. The company did not realize this “significant error” until seven months later, in late December 2021, according to court documents, and now it is seeking a reimbursement as well as a 10% interest on the sum. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy Explore: Your Biggest Money Etiquette Questions Answered Looking To Diversify in a Bear Market?...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has previously called hydrogen fuel cell vehicles “extremely silly,” referring to the technology as “fool sells,” but it is becoming apparent that not everyone agrees with his stance. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy Save More: Unplug These Appliances That Hike Up Your Electricity BillFind Out: Here’s How Much You Need To Earn To Be ‘Rich’ in Every State When the subject came up during a discussion with reporters at the 2015 Automotive News World Congress, Musk said “it’s just very difficult … to make hydrogen and store it and use it in a car,” according to CNBC....

Few topics are harder to talk about than money — but money speaks volumes about who we are. By Andrew Lisa “When it comes to money, our character becomes evident,” said Cassie Alongi, a real estate broker and co-founder of We Buy Any House in California. “Whether we are prudent or spendthrift, rational or a squanderer, selfless or selfish. Just give a man money and let’s see what he becomes.”...

The prospect of a government shutdown has many Americans nervous, especially those who depend on federal benefits to help them pay bills, buy necessities and obtain healthcare. With only a patch extending the current debt limit, President Joe Biden warned that another “no” vote could push the U.S. closer to defaulting on loans and going into a recession. By Vance Cariaga It’s especially worrying for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients, who depend on the program to feed their families....

Sending and receiving money electronically with your PNC Bank account is not only convenient but also necessary for direct payroll deposits and certain other transactions. All electronic bank transactions in the U.S. require a routing number, and there are several ways to find your PNC routing number. Keep reading to learn more. By Joe Stone PNC Routing Number About Routing Numbers Routing Numbers By State Find Your Number Multiple Routing Numbers PNC Routing Numbers for Wire Transfers The PNC routing number for incoming domestic wire transfers is: 043000096....

The latest buzz about BuzzFeed could be a buzzkill for investors. The New York-based media company has seen a recent defection of some of its top newsroom leaders ahead of expected staff cuts, which could further complicate a stock price that has been on a mostly downward trend. By Vance Cariaga See: How the COVID-19 Vaccine Has Affected Pfizer and 5 Other Notable StocksFind: How Much Is Zoom Worth? Editor-in-Chief Mark Schoofs said in a staff email on Tuesday that he would be stepping down from BuzzFeed, The New York Times reported....

Although the traditional job market seems to be in flux, the freelance market is currently booming. A majority (56%) of hiring managers that use freelancers say they have increased their utilization of independent talent over the past 12 months, a recent Upwork study found. By Gabrielle Olya Not only is there a growing market for freelancers, but it’s also a lucrative alternative to full-time work. Adam Palmer, a digital marketing automation expert, has made more than $1 million freelancing on the Upwork platform....

By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy Holiday Spending: Get Top Holiday Shopping and Savings TipsFind Out: 3 Easy Tips To Turn Your Credit Woes Into Wows However, there are generational disparities in terms of how much American consumers will cut back — and on which items, the survey found. “With personal loan debt skyrocketing to new record highs, it will be interesting to see whether spending continues over the holidays or whether we see Americans scale back on added expenses,” said Tomas Campos, CEO and co-founder at Spinwheel....

According to Forbes, it’s best to adjust your withholdings so that you don’t get a tax refund at all. A refund means you overpaid your income tax. When you overpay, you involuntarily loan money to the government free of charge. The refund is just the IRS paying you back without interest — try and see if they’ll allow you to do the same with them. By Andrew Lisa Even so, millions of Americans look forward to tax season because it often comes with a big infusion of cash....

By Cynthia Measom Many Americans are hoping that things will change in the coming year, though. Read on to find out what Americans delayed spending on in 2022 and what they plan to spend on in 2023, as well as whether next year’s economy will be easier on consumer’s wallets. What Did Americans Delay Spending on in 2022? In mid-November, we asked 1,028 Americans aged 18 and older the question, “Did you put off a big purchase in 2022 due to the strained economy?...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as the Food Assistance program in Florida, is distributed through the Florida Department of Children and Families. Also commonly referred to as food stamps, SNAP benefits are intended for low-income or needy individuals and families to purchase monthly fresh produce and groceries at participating locations in the state and throughout the country. By Georgina Tzanetos Learn: SNAP Benefits Available in Your State in 2022SNAP Benefits: When Will My Card Be Reloaded?...

The U.S. government will send out its final advance Child Tax Credit payments for 2021 this week, and many of the neediest American families still aren’t getting the payments five months after they were first distributed. By Vance Cariaga See: Stimulus Update — December’s Child Tax Credit Arrives in Two Days — Will This Be the Last Check?Find: Stimulus Update — What Should You Do If You Lost Your Child Tax Credit Check?...