The crypto craze and the NFT boom were the headline-grabbing plotlines of 2021’s investment story — but, oh, how things can change in a year. All things blockchain are now on ice as the crypto winter of 2022 sent digital coins into freefall and knocked several top industry dogs off their pedestals. By Andrew Lisa The Future of Finances: Gen Z & How They Relate to Money Advice: 5 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000...
Despite stocks bouncing back on the morning of Jan. 31, the S&P 500 is still on pace for its worst month since Oct. 2020 — and the slide could spell trouble for seniors who are heavily invested in the stock market, financial experts suggest. By Georgina Tzanetos See: 10 Stocks That Could Bounce Back in 2022 Find: 7 Undervalued Stocks for 2022 Data from Vanguard Group shows that among their retail clients ages 65 through 74, 17% have a whopping 98% or more of their portfolios in stocks, The Wall Street Journal reports....
There are a few things, broadly speaking, that are verboten in polite or professional social settings — politics, religion and money being prime examples. In the case of salaries, many Americans have been taught to not disclose what they earn in accordance with existing social mores. But that standard is changing, and with new laws going into effect, there may be some changes ahead on this score. By Selena Fragassi See: What Is the Highest Income for Food Stamps in 2022?...
In the world of investing, public opinion is of paramount value. Previously, a company’s performance determined how favorable its stocks were — but the tables have turned. Now, the online favorability of a company often predicts its stock’s gains, as seen in the case of GameStop and Reddit. By Scott Jeffries Buzz ETF BUZZ ETF Philosophy Stocks Tracked Social Media and Investing BUZZ Algorithm Future Outlook To some experts, exclusively relying on social sentiment to plan your investments sounds a bit controversial....
A two-time Olympic gold medalist and World Cup champion, Abby Wambach is also a bestselling author, advocate and activist. By Andrew Lisa Abby Wambach Net Worth: $4 Million Although her record was surpassed by Canadian star Christine Sinclair in 2020, Wambach’s 184 goals were the most scored by any man or woman in the history of international soccer when Wambach retired in 2015. One night in 2013, she tied the record of 158 goals set by the great Mia Hamm a generation before....
British track and field giant Alan Pascoe earned a silver medal at the Munich Games in 1972, but he also competed in Mexico City in 1968 and Montreal in 1976. By Andrew Lisa Alan Pascoe Net Worth: $30 Million One of the first athletes to capitalize on the business of athletics in the U.K., Pascoe became a pioneering sports marketer. He created Alan Pascoe Associates Ltd., which then went through several name changes, according to AthleticsWeekly....
The final countdown to Christmas is on, and parents across the nation are scrambling to make sure their kids don’t feel like they’ve been forgotten by Santa Claus — even if that means spending more than anticipated. With high consumer fears of a major shortage, people are shelling out top dollar for toys, hoping to get ahead of the problem. By Nicole Spector See: 6 Holiday Purchases That You Should Only Make at CostcoFor Your Shopping: 4 Costco Items That Have Remained Cheap for Years...
Heading on a Costco run this January? You might be curious about whether the warehouse club has any incredible food deals to add to your cart for the month. By Heather Taylor You’re in luck! From breakfast sandwiches to guacamole, there’s something delicious for every meal at an affordable price. This January, make sure to stock up on these food deals at Costco. Impossible Burgers For those trying to overhaul their diets and cut out red meat, Impossible Burgers could make the process easier, said Julie Ramhold, consumer analyst at DealNews....
In 2022, impulse buying is the new normal, with Americans spending more on snap-decision purchases than they have in the last two years, according to Slickdeal’s annual impulse buying survey. By Cynthia Measom On average, Americans spend $314 a month on unplanned purchases, including clothing, food, groceries, technology, spa services and household items — an expense that has increased from $276 in 2021 and $183 in 2020. Although the phrase “impulse buying” can carry a negative meaning — i....
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The return of full flight schedules and packed airplanes after two years of COVID-19 restrictions has not exactly gone smoothly. Heavy demand from travelers, coupled with labor shortages in the airline industry, has contributed to a spike in flight cancellations and delays this summer. By Vance Cariaga See: 13 Ways To Make $100 in Just a DayFind: 8 Purchases Retirees Almost Always Regret More than 10,000 delays and 1,700 cancellations worldwide occurred in a single morning earlier this month, Forbes reported, citing data from FlightAware, a flight tracking company....
California has been ground zero for the fuel inflation crisis since gas prices first started rising above the pandemic lows of roughly $2 per gallon — then $3, $4, $5, and even over $6 per gallon in parts of the West. By Andrew Lisa Here It Is: Our 2022 Small Business SpotlightFind Out: 7 Things You Should Never Do When Planning for Retirement Prices have since cooled and the national average is down to $4....
Amid a market bloodbath, cryptos were not spared, and Bitcoin has dropped nearly 10% in the past 24 hours as of the morning of May 6, according to CoinMarketCap. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy Cash App Borrow: How To Borrow Money on Cash AppExplore: 22 Side Gigs That Can Make You Richer Than a Full-Time Job Following a brief market rally after the Fed’s decision to hike rates by half a point, markets reversed violently, continuing to slip further on May 6....
Having plenty of at-home COVID-19 tests on hand can get expensive. Some of the tests cleared by the FDA for emergency use authorization, such as BinaxNOW, On/Go and QuickVue retail for $18 to $24 and contain two tests. Even so, that’s $9 to $12 per test, which can quickly add up — especially if you have multiple family members who need to test more than once. By Cynthia Measom Read More: Medicare Will Start Paying for At-Home COVID Tests in the SpringFind: Millennials in Crisis?...
In today’s “Financially Savvy Female” column, we chat with entrepreneur and millennial money expert Tonya Rapley. She is the founder of My Fab Finance, owner of Club Loofah and the co-host of Crackle’s original series, “Going From Broke.” Here, she shares her best tips for millennial women who are struggling with debt. By Gabrielle Olya Keep Up With the Latest: Sign Up for The Financially Savvy Female Newsletter What Money Topics Do You Want Covered?...
Musician and actress Awkwafina (born Nora Lum) may be known for making people laugh, but her origins are tinged with sadness. Her mother died when she was just 4 years old, according to People Magazine, where she wrote of encountering so many sad family members, “So I tried to do this sideshow of, ‘Hey, let me make you laugh.’ I needed people to feel joy. That’s (how) all this began. I was the class clown all the way....
You’re looking to start over in a new town, but you’re not sure where to move. As a budget-minded person, you want to choose somewhere that checks your main boxes — i.e., city vs. country, warm vs. cold climate — that you can also afford. By Jennifer Taylor See: 10 Best Small Towns To Retire on $2,300 a MonthGood To Know: Unplug These Appliances That Hike Up Your Electricity Bill...
Pandemic-central pressures and a delayed economic rebound have caused a continued rise in prices. The most recent report shows that the cost of living surged again in May, driving inflation to a 13-year high of 5% after a historically low period of almost zero inflation for the past decade. By Georgina Tzanetos See: Prices Surge 5% as Inflation Rises with No End in Sight — May’s Consumer Price Index, By the NumbersFind: How Should Your Budget Change With Increasing Inflation?...
One of the joys of staying in a nice hotel is having access to things you don’t have at home, whether it’s spa treatments, fine dining or a swimming pool with comfortable lounge chairs. You expect to pay top dollar for the spa treatments and fine dining, but not the lounge chairs. By Vance Cariaga See: 15 Cheap, Beautiful Places To RetireFind: 7 Things You Should Never Do When Planning For Retirement...
Elon Musk, a favorite Twitter personality and certified richest person in the world, suggested selling 10% of Tesla stock on Saturday. In his tweet, Musk asked his almost 63 million Twitter followers whether or not they thought it was a good idea. By Georgina Tzanetos See: What Will Musk’s Net Worth Be If He Sells 10% of His Tesla Stock?Find: Musk Has a $15 Billion Tax Bill Coming Up: Is That Why He Did a Twitter Poll?...
