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Apple is doubling down on its request for employees to return to the office at least three days a week, despite its employees’ discontent about the hybrid model it had proposed last month. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: Pinterest, Dropbox and More Companies Shifting to Fully Remote or Remote-FirstFind: At Least 40% of Workers Are Contemplating Quitting Their Jobs “We believe that in-person collaboration is essential to our culture and our future,” Deirdre O’Brien, senior vice president of retail and people, said in an internal video to employees according to The Verge....

The housing market is red-hot and turbulent right now, so it’s no surprise that renovating a fixer-upper is often favored over purchasing something more move-in-ready. But a house in need of major repairs comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. A refresher on the pros and cons of fixer-uppers — and some important tips to keep in mind when purchasing one — is always a welcome thing. By David Nadelle See: Real Estate Investing Guru Mindy Jensen Says To Avoid These Types of Properties Find: 11 Important Questions To Ask a Real Estate Agent Before Working With Them...

If you have a federal or private student loan, the entity that issued the loan is usually not the one that handles billing and other related services. This is typically the job of a student loan servicer, a separate company contracted to manage your loans. By Chris Ozarowski About Student Loan Servicers About Firstmark Services Payment Options Other Loan Servicers Contact Switching Loan Servicers If you have a private student loan, there is a chance that Firstmark Services is the company that manages it on behalf of the issuer....

If you’re expecting a baby, don’t let the expression “another hungry mouth to feed” lull you into a false sense of security. Adding new humans to your family isn’t cheap, and food is just one of the ways that babies make money disappear. By Andrew Lisa You will have to buy food, of course — and on the other end of the baby, there’s an infinite re-upping of diapers and wipes....

I couldn’t wait to sat down with Rachel Cruze to chat about budgeting. Host of the popular financial podcast “The Rachel Cruze Show,” Cruze lives by a mantra that I strive for in my own life: “Money should be fun, not stressful.” She joined me for the first episode of the new podcast “Live Richer” to tell me about the trick to balancing the fun and responsible sides of money, especially in big spending periods like the holidays....

Elon Musk, the inventor and economically savvy businessman, has been making waves in the business world with his recent purchase of Twitter. In today’s climate, technological inventors are one of highest valued positions to be in — and one of the most lucrative. That clearly rings true in Musk’s case, as the man behind groundbreaking modernization of the travel industry through Tesla Motors and Space X is now also the richest man in the world....

If you’re missing the drama of your favorite reality television family, you don’t have to wait much longer. A new Hulu-exclusive series, “The Kardashians” will be premiering on the streaming service today, April 14. In light of the promotion for the new show, it’s no secret that Kris Jenner is the world’s most successful “momager”– she even trademarked the term in 2015. She is prioritizing her own brand. E! News reported that she registered trademarks for “Kris Jenner Beauty,” “Kris Jenner Skin” and “Kris Jenner Skincare” in February 2021....

By Gabrielle Olya Take a Look Back: 2022 Year in ReviewBe Aware: 3 Easy Tips To Turn Your Credit Woes Into Wows Before you begin the process of becoming debt-free, it’s important to know exactly what you’re dealing with. Gather all your credit and debt information, including: Your most recent statements from any outstanding loans and debts, including student loans, medical bills, etc. Your credit card statements Your credit report, which you can obtain for free each year through AnnualCreditReport....

With interest rates so low, you might not want to keep too much cash in a checking or savings account, even if you plan to spend that cash in the shorter term. Depending on your goals, you may want to invest funds that you plan to use in the next five, 10, 15 or 20 years for things like putting a down payment on your first home, buying in an investment property, upgrading your car or taking an extended leave from work....

By Gabrielle Olya In this edition of our Small Business Spotlight series, we’re featuring Fukuburger, a Las Vegas-based gourmet food truck and fast-casual restaurant, serving all-American burgers with a Japanese twist. Here, we chat with founder Colin Fukunaga about his history in the restaurant business, why he believes the customer should not be a business’ main priority and how his company managed to thrive during the pandemic. 2021 Small Business Spotlight: Check Out Our Small Business Stories, Plus the Nominated Businesses Near You...

The prospect of a cooling housing market tied to higher mortgage rates and ongoing supply-chain issues has sent the price of lumber tumbling from the lofty heights it hit last month. By Vance Cariaga See: Housing — Builder Confidence Falls Due to Supply Issues — Will Inventory Shortage Push Home Prices Higher?Find: Will the Housing Market Finally Crash in 2022? Lumber prices have fallen 30% over the past two weeks, Business Insider reported, hitting a low of $934 per thousand board feet on Tuesday....

It wasn’t just disenchanted young workers who left jobs during the pandemic and the ensuing “Great Resignation.” Many older employees chose to retire for a host of reasons. But this year has seen a significant uptick in “unretirement” among newly retired workers, and Americans are back to retiring at a later age, according to Forbes. By David Nadelle See: 22 Side Gigs That Can Make You Richer Than a Full-Time JobFind: What Is the Average Social Security Benefit at Age 62?...

Mortgage rates ended in 2022 moving slightly higher following an extended run of declines, giving a final reminder to house hunters that buying a home in 2023 will continue to be an expensive proposition. By Vance Cariaga Learn: How High Will Mortgage Rates Get in 2023? Discover: Homebuying Tips for Every Stage of Life The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.42% as of Dec. 29, 2022, according to Freddie Mac. That was up from 6....

A new study by the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine published in the journal Health Affairs is giving credence to the calls to expand Medicaid, showing that new enrollees are reporting less financial stress as a result of having the subsidized healthcare benefits. By Selena Fragassi Social Security Schedule: When August 2022 Benefits Will Be SentLooking To Diversify in a Bear Market? Consider These 6 Alternative Investments Though the study only applies to Virginia residents who have taken part in that state’s newly expanded Medicaid program, its implications are wide-reaching....

By Monica White More From Your Money: Choose a high-interest saving, checking, CD, or investing account from our list of top banks to start saving today. Make Purchases With a PayPal Debit Card PayPal offers both personal and business accounts the opportunity to request a PayPal debit card. Filling out an application does not affect a user’s credit score since the card is a debit card, not a credit card....

2022 was a wild year for the real estate market as interest rates climbed and inflation soared. The new year is looking to be rife with challenges for both buyers and sellers, as mortgage rates are expected to go up even more before they go back down. By Nicole Spector Learn: 7 Florida Cities That Could Be Headed For a Housing CrisisMore: 3 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000...

The dream for many retirement savers is to accumulate $1 million. But $1 million in one part of the United States can be a significantly different amount of money in other locations. By John Csiszar Retirement at Any Age: Get Retirement Tips That Fit Every Stage of Life Find Out: 5 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000 For those looking to retire early, choosing an affordable place to live is a great way to stretch a retirement nest egg....

If you’re a millennial or member of GenX who has just started saving for retirement, you may want to ramp up your efforts now. A recent report revealed that Social Security benefits could be reduced as soon as 2034 due to a shortage of funding beginning. By Rob Poindexter See: When Social Security Runs Out –– What the Program Will Look Like in 2035Find: Social Security Has a ‘Treasure Trove’ of Benefits if You Heed These Expert Tips...

The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the way Americans plan their finances and savings, with many shifting to short-term rather than long-term goals, according to a new survey from New York Life. By Vance Cariaga See: Start 2022 Off Right With Your January Financial ChecklistFind: How To ‘Future-Proof’ Your Finances in Light of COVID-19’s Lingering Effects Nearly half of respondents (46%) in the latest New York Life Wealth Watch survey said the COVID-19 pandemic is now a factor when considering their financial strategies....

If you’re among those who are doing their holiday shopping at the last minute, don’t panic. Several of the same strategies utilized by early bird shoppers can be used by those who holiday shop at the last minute. By Heather Taylor Holiday Spending: Get Top Holiday Shopping and Savings TipsSee: 3 Easy Tips to Turn Your Credit Woes into Wows Just follow these dos and don’ts for successful last-minute holiday shopping....