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The financial services sector added 16,000 new jobs in August 2021, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — making it the fifth-best industry for employment opportunities right now. By Kelli Francis About REITs Popularity Jobs Available Types Earnings Growth It’s a large sector, though, and includes a myriad of roles. Should you be a trader, financial planner or something else? One option you might want to consider, especially given the demand for real estate during the COVID-19 pandemic, is working for a real estate investment trust....

As Thanksgiving approaches and we all begin to look forward to the fall-themed traditions of family, food and football, there is an unsettling trend dampening our otherwise festive mood. Food prices nationwide are soaring. By Crystal Mayer Holiday Spending: Get Top Holiday Shopping and Savings TipsSee: If Your Credit Score Is Under 740, Make These 4 Moves Now The price of turkeys has reportedly increased over 73% compared to last year....

Winning the America’s Cup is the greatest achievement in the sport of sailing. The trophy is awarded to the yachtsmen and women who win the maritime race that is the oldest and longest-running competition of any sport in the world. Held every four years since 1851 — 45 years before the first modern Olympic Games — the 37th America’s Cup will take place in Barcelona, Spain, in 2024. By Andrew Lisa The recently released Netflix documentary “Untold: The Race of the Century” stirred renewed interest in the competition and its incredible history....

A leading housing expert gave a grim forecast for the U.S. housing market as home prices continue to soar despite a looming recession, contributing to a slowdown in demand. However, there could be ways to address the problem with the right cost-cutting moves. By Vance Cariaga See Our List: 100 Most Influential Money ExpertsSmall Business Spotlight 2022: Nominate Your Favorite Small Biz by July 25 Speaking to Fox News, National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) CEO Jerry Howard said there could be a “tough time ahead” for the industry unless certain policy measures are taken....

After purchasing your forever home and feeling confident in your career, you may wonder whether it would be worthwhile to put your extra income toward retirement or use it to pay off your mortgage. By Crystal Mayer Discover: 9 Safest Places To Retire Abroad for Less Than $2,000 a Month Retirement at Any Age: Get Retirement Tips That Fit Every Stage of Life We asked financial experts from across the country how to make the most of your money....

Inflation was still red hot in August, and not-for-profit advocacy group The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) said that it anticipates the Social Security cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) to be 8.7%, based on the new Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) data through August. However, the increase might not be sufficient to deal with inflation, according to TSCL. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy Social Security: Women Get $354 Per Month Less Than Men – Here’s WhyDiscover: 7 Surprisingly Easy Ways To Reach Your Retirement Goals...

In most cases, waiting as long as you can to start collecting Social Security retirement benefits helps ensure you get the biggest check possible. But that’s not always the case. If you qualify for spousal benefits, waiting too long to apply for Social Security can end up costing you a lot of money. By Vance Cariaga Social Security: Women Get $354 Per Month Less Than Men – Here’s WhyFind: 7 Surprisingly Easy Ways To Reach Your Retirement Goals...

SoftBank’s semiconductor and software design subsidiary, Arm Limited, has announced plans to release an initial public offering within the next fiscal year. Nvidia had planned to acquire Arm from SoftBank, but the deal fell through due to “significant regulatory challenges,” according to a joint press release from SoftBank and Nvidia. By Dawn Allcot See: Retail Investors in the Metaverse — Is It Worth It? Find: Are These Top Retail Stocks of 2021 Still ‘Buys’?...

The monthly payments of the child tax credit for 2021 are now on their third distribution, with checks hitting bank accounts Sept. 15. Eligible families who have already registered will be receiving either $300 or $250 per qualifying child. By Georgina Tzanetos See: Child Tax Credit Payment Schedule For 2021 – Here’s When You’ll Get Your MoneyFind: Will The Child Tax Credit Affect Your 2022 Taxes? Some people may not have registered for the tax credit yet — but that’s okay, you can still receive the benefit....

In 2020 and 2021, American consumers and businesses alike were flooded with various forms of stimulus in an attempt to keep the economy stable during the worst of the coronavirus pandemic. Since then, there have been various attempts by legislators and even the general public to get more stimulus passed. By John Csiszar Here It Is: Our 2022 Small Business SpotlightRead More: 7 Surprisingly Easy Ways To Reach Retirement Goals...

Once upon a time, some 150 years ago, money was wired via telegram, with Western Union being the first big name in the game. It was hardly an instantaneous affair. But as the world has become increasingly more digital, so too has the practice of money transferring, and it’s now not uncommon to send/receive a bundle of cash in a matter of minutes via an app. By Nicole Spector 6 Best Money Transfer Apps PayPal CashApp WorldRemit Venmo Zelle Wise 6 Best Apps To Transfer Money But money is a delicate and highly sensitive matter and it’s important to know which are the best money transfer apps out there depending on your needs and wants....

The current debate in the nation’s capital over whether to increase the federal debt ceiling might sound like so much partisan bickering to the average American, but the way it plays out could have a big impact on your life and finances. By Vance Cariaga See: Debt Ceiling Partisan Feud Brews, Treasury Secretary Yellen Takes ‘Extraordinary Measures’Find: Interest Rates Likely to Increase by 2023, Says Fed Vice Chair Clarida Yesterday, House Democrats passed a spending bill that would fund the government through December and raise the limit on borrowing through 2022, according to the New York Times....

It takes a whole lot of workers to operate a company as big as Walmart, and the retail giant aims to keep and retain those workers by offering higher pay and other perks. By Vance Cariaga In a Jan. 24 letter to U.S.-based employees, Walmart CEO John Furner said that beginning next month, the company will “begin investing in higher wages for associates.” The effort includes a mix of regular yearly pay increases and higher minimum wages that will bring Walmart’s U....

You might not know how they work, but there’s a good chance you’ve heard about non-fungible tokens, or NFTs. They’ve become extremely popular over the past year or two since a digital artist named Beeple sold one online for $69.3 million. By Scott Jeffries About NFTs Buying NFTs For Artists and Collectors Crypto Art Scene The Future Where To Buy Where To Sell In this guide, we will explain what crypto art is and where to buy and sell NFTs....

Maine lawmakers know how cold it gets in the Pine Tree State, and also know how high the heating bills will run this winter amid record high energy prices. To help out, they have announced a pair of new programs to help Maine residents cope with winter heating bills. By Vance Cariaga On Wednesday, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) said it will provide one-time payments of $500 to about 13,000 qualifying senior households....

You’ll need your bank routing number to conduct many banking transactions. Find the number for your region’s TD Bank in the chart and use it to set up direct deposits, make automatic payments and wire money to friends and family. Use the chart below to instantly find your TD Bank routing number. Routing Numbers by State About Routing Numbers Wire Transfers Routing Number Basics Find Yours TD Bank Routing Numbers by State What Is a Routing Number?...

Non-fungible tokens exploded in popularity in 2021, but over the past few months, they seem to be cooling off. Even so, some industry pros say they aren’t going anywhere. But where are investors buying these assets? Due to the popularity of NFTs, numerous marketplaces online sprung up — selling everything from virtual collectibles to digital art at every price point imaginable. By Daniela Rivera-Herrera Top 10 NFT Marketplaces Read: 5 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000...

Most of us spend our lives dreaming that one day, out of the sky — clear blue or not — we’ll come into a sudden fortune. By Nicole Spector Find Out: Here’s How Much Cash You Need Stashed If a National Emergency HappensCash App Borrow: How To Borrow Money on Cash App Maybe we’ll win the lottery or we’ll receive a handsome inheritance from a great-great-uncle we never met. And then we’ll finally be free to tell our boss what we really think of them as we submit our no-weeks notice and run off into the endless sunset of unbounded prosperity....

The holidays are now behind us, but the gifts are still here, and many of them are, perhaps sadly, unwanted. According to a new survey from Magestore, 57% of Americans will re-gift or donate unwanted gifts, while 42% choose to return or exchange them for something else. By Nicole Spector If you’re among those returning or exchanging your unwanted presents, here are 11 tips you should keep in mind. Be Patient and Polite “First and foremost, you’ll want to be sure you maintain patience and are polite throughout the whole exchange,” said Julie Ramhold, consumer analyst with DealNews....

If one of your goals for 2023 is buying a home, you may be curious to know if this is expected to be a good year or a bad year for homebuyers. And while you can’t time the market or predict what your own homebuying experience will look like, it’s useful to be aware of some of the larger homebuyer trends that are expected over the next few months. By Gabrielle Olya Check Out: Why Buying Property in These Vacation Destinations Could Be a Great InvestmentSee: 5 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000...