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Athletic footwear and apparel lovers got some sad news this week with the announcement that iconic catalog Eastbay is closing at the end of the year, ending a decades-old reign in which Eastbay was the go-to place for serious sneakerheads. But there is at least one bright spot for Eastbay lovers: You can still score some great deals — if you act fast. By Vance Cariaga See: What Are the Best Months To Purchase Clothing in 2023?...

On Jan. 30, Paramount Global said it plans to integrate Showtime into Paramount+ across both streaming and linear platforms. The Showtime streaming service will no longer be available later in 2023, reported CNBC, and will instead be rebranded as Paramount+ with Showtime. By Josephine Nesbit Streaming giants like Netflix and Disney+ have forced many other media companies to prioritize streaming services. According to Reuters, Paramount Global has relied on Showtime to complement the Paramount+ brand with popular shows like “Billions,” “Yellowjackets” and “Dexter....

If you’re going to send a celebrity into space, who better than Pete Davidson — the comedian, “Saturday Night Live” star and all-around Gen Z icon who spends much of his time playing spaced-out characters — anyway? Davidson might soon get his chance amid reports that he is close to signing a deal to join Jeff Bezos on a Blue Origin flight. By Vance Cariaga See: How Much is Jeff Bezos Worth?...

The 4% rule has long been synonymous with retirement spending. The so-called rule of thumb states that retirees can safely withdraw 4% of their retirement savings during their first year of retirement and then adjust that amount for inflation each year for the next 30 years. However, the Wall Street Journal has reported that the math is now changing as market forecasters predict lower returns, potentially changing how millions spend and save for their retirement years....

The Biden administration’s announcement to extend the moratorium on federal student loan payments until Sept. 1 gives borrowers a few more months of breathing room before they have to resume payments. However, that doesn’t mean you should keep skipping payments during the moratorium if you can afford to make them. By Vance Cariaga See: Student Loans — Over Half of Americans Will Be Unable To Afford Payments Come SeptemberFind: How To Manage Student Loan Debt as Costs Rise Due to Inflation...

Digital assets like NFTs and cryptocurrencies have constantly been in the headlines lately. An NFT-based artwork recently sold at Christie’s for a whopping $69.34 million. And in May, analysts declared that crypto assets’ total market value was almost on par with gold’s. By Gabrielle Olya Cryptocurrency Is Too Speculative To Bank Your Retirement On This might not be the answer you want to hear, but you should think twice before adding Bitcoin or Ethereum to your retirement plan....

In Alabama, the Food Assistance Division of the Department of Human Resources administers the SNAP program. SNAP is a federal program that provides food-purchasing assistance to low-income households. Benefits are paid out monthly via EBT cards, which can be used in stores or sometimes even online to purchase food items from participating locations. By Josephine Nesbit Learn: Surprising Things You Can Buy With Food StampsCompare: This Credit Score Mistake Could Be Costing Millions of Americans...

New Jersey homeowners and renters have less than six weeks to apply for a new program that can provide up to $1,500 in rebate payments as part of a government initiative to provide financial relief to residents of the heavily taxed state. By Vance Cariaga The program, called Anchor, was approved last year by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and the state legislature. It aims to offer relief by providing rebates to both homeowners and renters....

About 3 million New Yorkers are eligible for a homeowner tax rebate that will be hitting mailboxes this month, with checks totaling $100 or more per household. By Vance Cariaga Pandemic Stimulus Checks: The Good, the Bad and the TBDExplore: 4 Ways Stimulus Payments Are Still Affecting the Economy in 2022 The rebate is part of a one-year program that will provide direct property tax relief to eligible homeowners, according to the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance....

It’s beginning to look a lot like peak tax season, which means millions of Americans will be getting refunds from the IRS and figuring out what to do with the money. In what many financial experts will undoubtedly consider a positive sign, nearly half of Americans who expect a tax refund plan to put it into savings, according to a new survey from LendingTree. By Vance Cariaga See: How You Should Use Your 2022 Tax Refund, According To ExpertsImportant: How Long Will It Take To Get Your Tax Refund?...

By Gabrielle Olya Take a Look Back: 2022 Year in ReviewDiscover: 3 Easy Tips To Turn Your Credit Woes Into Wows More From Your Money: Choose a high-interest saving, checking, CD, or investing account from our list of top banks to start saving today. Set Aside Spending Money First “While your needed expenses take precedence, set aside some money for your holiday shopping list so you’ll be prepared ahead of time,” Yang said....

When you buy a new car, it begins losing value — depreciating — the moment you sign on the dotted line. After one year, the average new vehicle sheds 20% of its value, according to Carfax. It loses another 15% the following year and keeps cratering until it’s worth just 40% of its former glory after five years. By Andrew Lisa Check Out: 13 Ways To Increase Your Car’s ValueSee: 10 Items You Should Never Buy Secondhand...

Commuters may think of a train ride as a dull, bare-bones trek on the Long Island Railroad or even an affordable Amtrak trip. Either of these modes of transportation will get you where you’re going. But the history of trains is far more glamorous, dating back to luxurious excursions — akin to today’s cruise lines — at the turn of the 20th century. By Dawn Allcot Today, as travelers seek unique experiences and ways to see the country and connect with nature — albeit through the glass panes of train windows — luxury railways are making a comeback in the U....

Let’s say you would like to retire right now. How much would you need to have in savings? By Heather Taylor Retirement At Any Age: Get Retirement Tips That Fit Every Stage of LifeLearn More: 7 Surprisingly Easy Ways To Reach Retirement Goals Ultimately, this is a small sum of savings when considering today’s retirees live longer and Social Security is not meant to act as the sole fund for those in retirement....

Having a job, getting a paycheck, putting your money in the bank and controlling how it gets spent: These are basic financial functions that are easy for many women to take for granted in America today. The rights to these functions, however, have been hard-fought and won over hundreds of years. By Cody Bay Here’s a look back at the history of women’s financial independence. Find Out More: How Single Moms Can Build Generational WealthImportant: 7 Things Every Woman Should Know About Social Security...

For many Americans, finding the perfect turkey for Thanksgiving means getting the timing just right. You don’t want to buy one so early that you have to freeze it to keep it from spoiling. But you also don’t want to wait so long that all the best birds at the market have already been gobbled up, so to speak. By Vance Cariaga See: 10 Ways to Get a Free Turkey For ThanksgivingFind: Friendsgiving Budget Cuts Mean Pizza Instead of Turkey...

There are many types of consumers shopping at Costco. Among them: Parents with large families, bulk deal seekers, doomsday stock shoppers and people who just want a $1.50 hot dog combo. By Selena Fragassi See: Costco Hot Dogs and 4 More Foods That Stayed Affordable in 2022Gas Prices Edge Slightly Higher: What To Expect in 2023 While some may only shop at Costco once a month (all those bulk goods may not run out before then), there are some that go weekly....

Social Security typically only makes major changes at the start of every calendar year, but it pays to stay informed of potential changes throughout the year as well. For example, the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits, which is a needed lifeline for many beneficiaries, is based on data received in the third quarter of 2022. Additionally, proposed date or payment changes are often discussed long before they are implemented, so it’s a good idea to keep your eyes open for these types of developments....

By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy Take a Look Back: 2022 Year in ReviewRead: 3 Easy Tips To Turn Your Credit Woes Into Wows The survey also found that 33% of Americans plan on spending less than last year, while 30% say they plan on spending more than last year. What’s more, because of inflation, 26% of Americans say they expect to spend between $100 and $300 more on holiday shopping this year, while 17% say they expect to spend $500 or more because of it....

If you’re thinking about going into business for yourself and you’re surrounded by good people cheering you on, you’re sure to hear many things. By Andrew Lisa You’ll hear that you can do anything you put your mind to. You’ll hear about the freedom of being your own boss. You’ll hear about the potential to scale up and build your business into an empire. See: 22 Side Gigs That Can Make You Richer Than a Full-Time JobSee Our List: 100 Most Influential Money Experts...