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Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin is flying its first-ever astronaut crew to space via a rocket called New Shepard on July 20. In June, a seat on the spacecraft was auctioned off for $28 million. In a statement, Blue Origin puts it simply: “This seat will change how you see the world.” By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy Discover: Why Billionaires Are Obsessed With Going to Space and How Much They’re Spending...

As we celebrate Pride Month, it’s a great time to look at how far investing has come with regards to LGBTQ issues. Many major companies now make LGBTQ workers a priority, with policies that go far beyond mere nondiscrimination language. In fact, enough companies are now supportive of LGBTQ values and principles that an index exists to track the top 100 equality-driven U.S. companies. If you want to support and invest in these types of companies, a new exchange-traded fund, the LGBTQ + ESG100 ETF, came to market on May 18, 2021....

When it comes to determining whether an Airbnb or hotel offers a better value for money, the answer is: It depends. Traveling accommodation costs vary greatly across the world, and depending on who you’re traveling with, where you’re going and the amenities you want, the answer may vary. By Maddie Duley The Future of Finances: Gen Z & How They Relate to MoneySee: How To Get Free Gift Cards From Your Everyday PurchasesRead: 3 Ways Smart People Save Money When Filing Their Taxes...

Over the last few years, small Kansas towns have been offering free rural land, lots and cheap fixer-uppers to newcomers. As the nationwide housing shortage continues and city living becomes increasingly expensive, urban transplants have the rare opportunity to seize free land, even if it’s rural land, and enjoy an affordable lifestyle in the heart of America. By Heather Taylor When Did Kansas Start Offering Free Land? In 2019, six rural Kansas towns started offering free land to transplants....

Christmas has peppermint, Valentine’s Day has chocolate and, for the fall holiday season, the official flavor is pumpkin spice. In fact, consumers are such pumpkin spice devotees this time of year that they are willing to pay 14% more for flavored goods, from coffee to cookies to hummus. By Selena Fragassi See: 9 Bills You Should Never Put on AutopayFind: How To Tactfully Decline Splitting the Bill When Your Fellow Diners Ordered More...

By Maddie Duley See: 20 Best Places To Live on Only a Social Security CheckFind Out: How Many Hours Can You Work and Still Collect Social Security? Change Your Mindset The first step to committing to saving for retirement is making sure you are ready to change your spending and saving habits in order to retire. “You have to first believe you can do it, or else you won’t put yourself in a position to do it,” said Brennen Schlagbaum, founder of Budgetdog, a financial website with resources that help people live debt-free....

There’s a decent chance that many Social Security recipients will be paying more taxes on their benefits this year than in years past because of a confluence of events, a situation which might convince many of them to take steps to lower their tax bills in the future. By Vance Cariaga Also: 5 Best Southern Cities To Retire on a Budget of $1,500 a MonthRead: 5 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000...

Target said yesterday it would close for Thanksgiving Day, a policy it will make permanent, The Wall Street Journal reported. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: Target’s Best Early Holiday Deals You Can Shop NowFind: 19 Money-Saving Secrets Target Doesn’t Want You To Know The retail giant shut its stores on Thanksgiving Day last year, citing safety considerations during the pandemic, according to the WSJ. “What started as a temporary measure driven by the pandemic is now our new standard — one that recognizes our ability to deliver on our guests’ holiday wishes both within and well beyond store hours,” Target CEO Brian Cornell wrote in a note to employees, according to the Associated Press....

The holidays can be expensive and chaotic. It might be tough to stay on budget as a result, both due to buying expensive gifts or unforeseen circumstances such as a missed flight. By Bob Haegele Holiday Spending: Get Top Holiday Shopping and Savings TipsMore: If Your Credit Score Is Under 740, Make These 4 Moves Now Even if you would strongly prefer to stay on budget, opening a new credit card during the holidays might seem like such an easy solution to budgetary constraints during these crazy times....

When your family’s net worth is more than many countries’ gross domestic products, there stands a chance it is amongst the richest families in the world. Family wealth is more than an individual striking it rich, it is both systemic and generational. These family units are not millionaires, they are multibillionaires. By Caitlyn Moorhead Richest Families Read: Protect Your Financial Future With Gold and Silver The 10 Richest Families in the World So, who is the richest family in the world?...

In one of her first acts as Queen Consort, Camilla Parker Bowles is modernizing the role of the ladies in waiting, renaming the group of six women who attend her to “Queen’s companions,” according to Buckingham Palace. The women will also be less in attendance than the honorary role previously required. The move, which comes three months after the death of England’s longest-standing monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, was made official Nov....

Xoom Overview Xoom, a member of the PayPal network, allows you to conveniently send money to anyone around the world. Their services are competitively priced and come layered with security features so you can rest assured your money is safe. They even offer a money-back guarantee if anything happens along the way. By Joshua Rodriguez Overview Features How It Stands Out Comparable Options How It Works Who It Is For...

Data from the Department of Labor’s Occupational Information Network (ONET) confirms a common assumption — that earning a high salary often means dealing with a lot of stress. ONET assigns every occupation in its database a stress-tolerance score based on the level to which the job “requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.” By Andrew Lisa Holiday Spending: Get Top Holiday Shopping and Savings TipsTake a Look Back: 2022 Year in Review...

Some of the givens of flying by air have disappeared in the 2000s. Meals, free checked baggage, comfortable leg room and cozy blankets and pillows on every seat mostly have disappeared for coach-fare travelers. By Jami Farkas Discover: 10 Best Countries To Live on Just a Social Security CheckMore: In Less Than a Decade, You Won’t Be Able To Afford a Home in These Cities But that doesn’t mean you have to pay extra for everything when you fly on an economy ticket....

Spooky season is upon us, and Halloween is just around the corner. The spirit has struck, and you want to indulge in some Halloween decorations and festivities, but don’t want to spend a scary amount. Walmart has got you covered for low prices on fall essentials. Here’s what you need to stock up on from the big box retailer this Halloween. By Sam DiSalvo Dollar Tree: 5 High-Quality Items To Buy NowRead: This Credit Score Mistake Could Be Costing Millions of Americans...

The four-decade high inflation is hitting Americans in every aspect of their life, from ballooning food and gas prices to an extremely pricey housing market. And now, it’s also taking a toll on employees’ salary perceptions, as two-thirds of workers say inflation has outpaced any salary gains they’ve made in the past 12 months, according to a recent survey. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy Discover: 22 Side Gigs That Can Make You Richer Than a Full-Time JobLearn: 8 Remote Jobs That Pay at Least $20 Per Hour...

It’s hard to find a business that couldn’t be considered one of the “most active stocks” in 2022. The stock market has been a rollercoaster all year long, after all. From bear market rallies to bull traps, stocks seem ready to swing at a moment’s notice. By David Granahan Most Active Stocks To Buy Regardless, increased volatility generally only occurs over short periods of time, so staying invested can lead to better returns....

The recent dip in U.S. home prices has some housing analysts warning of a potential collapse in 2023, though if it happens, the pain won’t be evenly distributed across the country. Some regions and states will feel the impact more than others. The same concerns apply to home types, with condominiums likely to hold their value better than single-family homes. By Vance Cariaga See: 7 Florida Cities That Could Be Headed for a Housing CrisisFind: Should You Still Buy a Home in Today’s Market?...

American Express, Member FDIC, has long been known as a provider of credit cards which require cardmembers to pay off their balance at the end of each month, allowing cardholders to avoid interest charges while reaping some of the best travel rewards in the industry. By Dawn Allcot See: Attitudes Toward BNPL Differ by Generation, but Use Is Similar Find: TransUnion to Maximize Financial Inclusion Opportunities for Nearly 100 Million Consumers Using BNPL Loans...

If dollar stores all thrive on a similar concept — selling goods at low prices — can one really be superior to another? It turns out the answer is yes. By Selena Fragassi See: 10 Items That Are Always Cheaper at Sam’s ClubFind: 22 Side Gigs That Can Make You Richer Than a Full-Time Job Dollar General and Dollar Tree are the two largest dollar-store chains in the U.S., but they’re actually very different....