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In today’s gig economy, many people are looking for ways to make extra money online. Having multiple revenue streams can help you better manage your budget during times of high inflation — and give you added security in case of a recession. By Dawn Allcot Post Content Audio-Only Videos YouTube Partner Program Sell Merch Subscribers Consult Nielsen Invest You might be considering making money on YouTube as an additional revenue stream or even your primary income....

The marijuana sector is lighting up — and not just on 4/20. With New Jersey starting legal sales on April 21, New York recently licensing 52 suppliers to begin growing products on farms, a push for federal legalization, and Benzinga holding a Cannabis Conference on April 20-21, investor sentiment around marijuana stocks is rising. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: Will Recreational Cannabis Boost Revenues as New Jersey Takes its ‘Historic Step’ on April 21?...

The American Dream of working a good job and retiring in your early 60s may be delayed by a few years. A new Gallup poll shows that Americans are continuing to retire later in life and planning to work longer. By Selena Fragassi See: 9 Signs You’re Ready for RetirementFind: 7 Surprisingly Easy Ways To Reach Your Retirement Goals With data gathered from the organization’s latest Annual Economy and Personal Finance survey, which polled 1,018 people in the U....

Working remotely — a trend that started during the pandemic — is growing and here to stay. So much so that FlexJobs saw an eye-popping 20% increase in the number of remote job listings in 2022 over 2021. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy Social Security: No Matter Your Age, Do Not Claim Benefits Until You Reach This MilestoneFind: With a Recession Looming, Make These 3 Retirement Moves To Stay On TrackDiscover: 5 (Really Good) Reasons You Should Quit Your Job Now Despite Economic Uncertainty...

For the first time in more than a year, the annual boost in monthly Social Security payments should keep beneficiaries ahead of inflation. That’s because the 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment added to checks in 2023 is above the most recent inflation rate of 7.1%, recorded in November 2022. By Vance Cariaga Social Security Payment Schedule 2023: What Dates To Watch Out ForSee: With A Recession Looming, Take These 3 Retirement Moves To Stay On Track...

Since 2010, Congress has reduced Social Security’s operating budget by 17%, says a report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. As a result, the Social Security Administration has had to close field offices and lay off staff members. This has led to long delays when people call Social Security with questions or for help filing for benefits. By Dawn Allcot See: 10 States That Receive the Most Social SecurityFind: Best Cities To Retire on a Budget of $1,500 a Month...

Tesla split its stock after market close on Aug. 24 and will start to trade on a 3-for-1 split-adjusted basis. The split, announced in March and approved by shareholders at this year’s annual meeting earlier this month, sent the shares up 2% in pre-market trading on Aug. 25. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: 9 Bills You Should Never Put on AutopayFind: Looking To Diversify In A Bear Market? Consider These 6 Alternative Investments...

Famed for its deep-dive discounts and scintillating sales, Costco is back at it with a slew of new products for surprisingly low prices. The big-box giant is sure to lure holiday shoppers its way — but best get in on the action early. Due to a host of supply chain issues, major shipping delays are expected this holiday season. By Nicole Spector More Savings: The 9 Best Deals From Walmart’s Mid-November Ad FlyerShop Smarter: The 6 Best Deals From Costco’s November Coupon Book...

Though experts say the job market is very healthy in America, and remains one of the major keys to preventing a full-blown recession, there are still a large number of unemployed workers across the country. By Selena Fragassi See: 11 Grocery Items To Buy at Dollar TreeFind: States Whose Economies Are Failing vs. States Whose Economies Are Thriving According to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Labor, as of Nov....

As no one had a ticket that matched all winning numbers on Saturday, the Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $1.9 billion. The next drawing for Powerball drawing will be on Nov. 7, 2022. By Caitlyn Moorhead How To Play Odds Where To Play Current Jackpot Having the jackpot valued at $1.9 billion is record-breaking as it is one of the largest lotto prizes ever offered. Last Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, the winning numbers were 28-45-53-56-69 and the Powerball was 20....

Many American families will see an increase in their child tax credit beginning in July, thanks to the enhanced credit that was included as part of the American Rescue Plan. But that’s not the case with everyone. By Vance Cariaga See: When Can You Opt Out of Monthly Child Tax Credit Payments – And Why You Might Want ToFind: Making the Child Tax Credit Permanent Would be a Boost to the Economy, According to Some Experts...

It’s useful to know your checking account routing number, because you’ll need it to sign up for direct deposit, make payroll payments and send wire transfers. If you’re a Chase customer or are transferring money to a Chase account, refer to the chart below for a list of every Chase routing number. By Ryanne Mena Routing Numbers by State About Routing Numbers How To Find Yours International Wire Transfers Chase Routing Numbers by State Use the table below to find your state and ABA routing number for Chase....

Curious about NFTs but don’t know where to begin? There is the idea that NFTs are overpriced, or that they lack utility. This might explain why some are on the fence about buying into NFTs. If that’s the case for you, you might want to try your hand at investing in NFT stocks to test the investing waters. By Katy Hebebrand Dolphin Entertainment eBay Cloudflare McDonald’s Mattel Inc. Nvidia Funko Shopify Takung Art Jiayin Group See: 3 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000...

Play-to-earn games reward participants with digital cash or non-fungible tokens. In recent years, these blockchain-backed games — also known as P2E — have gone mainstream, becoming a core component of nearly every metaverse out there, with each platform boasting its own form of cryptocurrency to pay online gamers for their time commitment. By Thomas Streissguth Top 10 Play-To-Earn Games Best Crypto NFT Games How the Games Were Chosen Learn: 5 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000...

Closing a checking account, should you decide to do it, is a fairly painless process. However, closing an account is not one-size-fits-all for banking customers. How you close a checking account will ultimately depend on the financial institution you bank with and its guidelines for proceeding. By Heather Taylor Do you feel like it’s time to close your account? Take these steps. More From Your Money: Choose a high-interest saving, checking, CD, or investing account from our list of top banks to start saving today....

‘Tis the season for all things spooky, and Target is fully stocked with Halloween supplies. Not only will you find a variety of seasonal items at this big-box retailer, but you can also get some great deals. By Cynthia Measom Small Business Spotlight: Celebrate Small Businesses Across the USSee: This Credit Score Mistake Could Be Costing Millions of Americans From decorative throw pillows to carvable fake pumpkins, here are the seven best Halloween purchases to make at Target right now....

Despite being one of the most developed — and richest — countries in the world, the United States pays it retirees less than other countries. By Georgina Tzanetos See: Social Security — How to Boost Your Benefit by $800Find: Should You Refinance Now With the Low Mortgage Rates? According to a report by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, most other developed countries have more generous public pension systems than the United States....

With the Winter Olympics are underway in Beijing, there might be no better time for me to host eight-time medalist in the Olympics Apolo Ohno on our Live Richer Podcast. By Jaime Catmull Listen: Liver Richer Podcast, Episode 5: Apolo Ohno Shares the Secret to His ‘Gold Medal Mindset’ Apolo is not only an Olympic athlete, he’s a businessman, an entrepreneur, an author and a motivational speaker, and I was super excited to have him on the podcast....

There is now an official government price tag on the Biden administration’s federal student loan forgiveness plan: $400 billion. That’s how much the Congressional Budget Office estimates the plan will cost, the agency said on Monday. Whether that figure will have a significant impact on inflation is open to debate. By Vance Cariaga See Our List: 100 Most Influential Money ExpertsFind: 9 Bills You Should Never Put on Autopay The CBO based its number on the total amount of federal student loan debt in the United States....

You hope you’ll never need to use it, but car insurance is required in almost every state. New Hampshire is the only exception to this rule, but drivers who opt out of coverage are required to prove they have the funds to meet the state’s financial requirements if they cause an accident. By Jennifer Taylor Cheapest States Most Expensive States Rates by Age Cheap Companies Best Companies Importance of Car Insurance Read: If Your Credit Score is Under 740, Make These 4 Moves Now...