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Capital One’s cash-back credit cards reward you for the purchases you make every day. Each of the four cards in this roundup offers unlimited rewards, so you earn more as you spend more, with no caps. By Daria Uhlig For Intro APR For Everyday Spending For Valuable Cash-Back Rewards For Imperfect Credit Which Is Best Choose a card with benefit levels that pay the highest rewards for the categories you shop most or earn the same on all your purchases....

If you’d like a little cryptocurrency with your Whopper and fries, you’re in luck. Thanks to a new partnership between Burger King and Robinhood, members of the fast-food chain’s Royal Perks loyalty program can win Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin when they spend $5 on the Burger King app or website. By Vance Cariaga See: Burger King Unveils New Reusable PackagingFind: Best Vegan Stocks: 9 Picks To Watch or Buy Now...

If you collect Social Security, your payments are subject to the same garnishment rules that apply to other types of income. This means your benefits can be withheld to enforce your legal obligation to pay child support, alimony or restitution, according to the Social Security Administration website. By Vance Cariaga See: 27 Ugly Truths About RetirementFind: 20 Best Places To Live on Only a Social Security Check State laws determine a valid garnishment order, the SSA said on its website....

The company 401(k) is just one option available for building wealth. If you work for a company that does not offer a 401(k) matching program, or if you are self-employed or don’t have access to a group-sponsored retirement plan, you can still build wealth by opening these retirement and non-retirement accounts. By Heather Taylor Advice: 9 Bills You Should Never Put on Autopay Also See: 6 Household Staples That Are a Waste of Money...

Cash App is a financial services platform owned by Block. Previously known as Square Cash, the app makes it easy to send and receive money between Cash App users. Other services include direct deposit, ATM withdrawals and investing in stocks and Bitcoin. By Jessica Moore Cashing Out Funds Sending Money Investing Cash Card Users can download Cash App, set up an account and make many transactions for free. Other transactions require a small fee which, depending on the type, can range from 0....

With Hurricane Ian still barreling across Florida, many renters may be wondering if their insurance covers hurricane damage, including storm surges, flooding and wind damages. The answer is: it depends. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: 11 Grocery Items To Buy at Dollar TreeDiscover: 22 Side Gigs That Can Make You Richer Than a Full-Time Job First, if you are renting your home and don’t have renters’ insurance, you will not be covered for the items you lost, such as furniture, clothes and electronics, according to the law offices of Anidjar & Levine....

Elon Musk’s SpaceX’s valuation hit $100 billion, following a secondary share sale by investors, CNBC reports. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: Boeing Joins the Space Race, Invests $100M in Richard Branson’s Virgin OrbitFind: 10 Productivity Tips From Elon Musk That Can Put You on the Road to Success SpaceX has an agreement with new and existing investors to sell up to $755 million in stock from insiders at $560 a share, CNBC reports, citing multiple people familiar with the deal – which increased the company’s valuation to $100....

In 2021, President Joe Biden enacted the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP), which expanded the Child Tax Credit (CTC) significantly for one year, making it the largest U.S. child tax credit ever and providing most working families with $3,000 per child under 18 years of age and $3,600 per child six and younger. By David Nadelle See: Social Security Payment Schedule 2022: What Dates To Watch Out ForFind: SNAP Benefits Available in Your State in 2022...

October is here and it’s time to get spooky. It’s also time to catch up on today’s top financial stories. Some might be a bit scary, but there’s a treat or two included too. By Gary Dudak The Big Lead: Food Stamps — What Is the Maximum SNAP EBT Benefit for 2023? Each year, the U.S. government calculates the new maximum benefit for SNAP recipients based on inflation, which goes into effect on October 1 each year....

Getting a bigger check than you should from the Social Security Administration might seem like a stroke of luck at first blush, but what it really means is that you’ll have to wade through the bureaucratic gears to deal with the overpayment. 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 An overpayment occurs when Social Security pays you more than you should have been paid....

Anyone looking to earn money online — from content creators and influencers to eCommerce site owners and affiliate marketers — might find Pinterest a good source of revenue. By Andrea Norris What Is Pinterest Ways To Make Money According to Pinterest, 433 million people use the platform each month to search for and pin tips, project ideas, new products and other inspiration. If you have a product or service that matches what Pinterest users are searching for on the platform, you may be able to generate a regular income stream in several different ways....

According to billionaire investor Mark Cuban, paying off debts is one of the best investments you can make. The Debt Avalanche Method is a popular method to plan out debt repayment. This method is a mathematically efficient approach to paying off your debt. You begin by paying the debt with the highest interest first. By doing so, you ensure paying the smallest amount of interest over time. Keep reading to see if the Debt Avalanche Method is the right fit for you....

Meta renewed a warning to the EU that it will likely pull its “most significant products, including Facebook and Instagram” in Europe if the company cannot transfer data to the U.S. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: Zuckerberg Still ‘Encouraged’ After Meta Loses $200 Billion in Market ValueMore: Why Meta’s Crash Took Twitter, Snap and Pinterest Along With It Meta stated in its annual report, if it is unable to transfer data between and among countries and regions in which it operates, or if it is restricted from sharing data among its products and services, it could affect its ability to provide services....

You could probably fill a dozen libraries with the number of management books devoted to improving employee engagement, morale and loyalty. Yet there are still an awful of workers out there who feel underappreciated enough to leave their jobs. By Vance Cariaga Find Out: 22 Side Gigs That Can Make You Richer Than a Full-Time JobSee: The 26 Highest-Paying Jobs That Let You Work From Home Nearly half of American workers (46%) have left a job because they feel unappreciated, according to a new survey of 2,000 workers conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Bonusly....

Even if you don’t watch “Squid Game” — the dystopian Korean drama that has become a global sensation while airing on Netflix — you’ve probably heard of it. It is not only Netflix’s biggest TV show ever, but it’s also a cash cow, producing an estimated $891 million in “impact value,” according to a Variety article that cited Bloomberg data. By Vance Cariaga See: Netflix Partners With Walmart to Sell ‘Squid Game’ & ‘Stranger Things’ Show MerchFind: How Much Is Netflix Worth?...

Many shoppers buy their holiday gifts online to avoid long lines, but some may still end up waiting in a “virtual queue”this season. Retailers are now implementing these queues as a way to control site traffic and block shopping bots this upcoming Black Friday. By Josephine Nesbit See: 5 Holiday Gifts That Are Worth the SplurgeExplore: 5 Top Social Platforms for Affordable Holiday Gift Ideas A virtual queue acts just like a line you’d see at checkout....

One of the main narratives throughout the COVID-19 pandemic is that while many Americans took a financial hit due to lost jobs and income, those who maintained their regular incomes were able to save a lot of money. The reason is simple: They weren’t spending money on discretionary purchases like entertainment, dining out and travel because of lockdowns and restrictions. By Vance Cariaga See: Ways You Can Lose Your Social Security BenefitsFind: Looking To Diversify In A Bear Market?...

In another inflation blow to consumers, Sam’s Club announced it would increase its membership fees for the first time in nine years. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: 10 Items That Are Always Cheaper at Sam’s ClubFind: 7 Walmart Brand Items That Are Just as Good as Name Brands In a letter to customers, the retailer said that starting Oct. 17, annual membership fees will increase to $50 from $45 for Club members and to $110 from $100 for Plus members, representing the first price increase of Plus membership since it was introduced in 1999....

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler — nominated in February 2021 by President Joe Biden and sworn in by April — didn’t lose one minute to address a slew of issues and propose sweeping Wall Street regulations. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy Discover: Competitor Investing Platform to Robinhood Adds Crypto Trading CapabilitiesLearn: 5 Reasons Why Accepting Crypto Right Now Is Good for Your Business From a review of rules underpinning equity trading to proposed crypto regulations, and from short sale disclosures to climate change disclosures, Gensler laid out what Bloomberg called “one of the most ambitious agendas in the SEC’s 87-year history,” with 49 proposals, many already drawing opposition from hedge funds, stock exchanges, online brokers and public companies....

It’s no secret that millennials are facing unique pressure when it comes to retirement. While most millennials have started saving for retirement, many hold little faith when it comes to the Social Security and benefits they will receive when they retire. While young millennials have some grounds for these concerns with potential Social Security cuts, it is important for this generation to not look at this chapter in life with dread....