Held annually without fail since 1875, the Kentucky Derby is the oldest continuously run sporting event in America. Set to take place on May 7, the most famous horse race in the entire world means different things to different people. To some, the day is about tradition and history. To others, it’s about gambling and the thrill of the race itself. To others, the moment is all about mint juleps and big hats....
Grubhub may not be the most lucrative side gig, but it’s a great introduction to side-gigging and the gig economy, as are all of the other delivery platforms. It doesn’t take too much to get going with Grubhub. As long as you maintain an active account, it’ll be there when you need it. By Diane Fogle About Grubhub Grubhub Driver Salary How It Works How To Become a Driver Pros and Cons Tips According to Glassdoor, Grubhub drivers get paid about $23 per hour, which is about $47,840 annually — not excluding tax — if you work for them full time....
Singer Shakira, most famous for her Billboard No. 1 hit “Hips Don’t Lie,” is now facing tax fraud charges — accused by Spain of evading taxes, fines, and penalties of $13.9 million between 2012 and 2014, the Associated Press reported Sept. 27. During that time, Shakira, whose full name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, officially resided in the Bahamas but allegedly spent more than half of her time in Spain....
With all the different types of home loans available, you might think finding small home loans under $50,000 would be easy. But it can actually be quite challenging. By Casey Bond Small Home-Loan Market Lenders How To Get Considerations The good news is that a few financial institutions do offer small home loans: SunTrust Bank and KeyBank, for example, have no minimum mortgage loan amounts. The Small Home-Loan Market: Who Is Looking for a Mortgage Under $50K?...
When someone steals your Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, it can be used to file a fraudulent tax return. However, an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) from the IRS is a six-digit number that can help prevent potential identity theft and verify your identity when you file your electronic or paper tax return. By Josephine Nesbit See: 22 Side Gigs That Can Make You Richer Than a Full-Time JobFind: What Income Level Is Considered Middle Class in Your State?...
Federal student loan payments are now set to resume on Sept. 1, and even though that’s giving borrowers a temporary sigh of relief, with inflation high, it’s sure to create a perfect storm for student loan borrowers when payments resume. A recent survey conducted by student loan resource Savi and the Student Debt Crisis Center found that 92% of fully employed student loan borrowers are worried that rising costs will make it harder to afford their payments, and 1 in 3 borrowers say they cut back spending on necessities like food, rent and healthcare in preparation for payments to restart....
If you’re in the market for a used car, here’s the good news: Prices for used vehicles sank 8.8% in December 2022, according to the latest consumer price index reading. That was the biggest 12-month drop since June 2009, CNN reported. By Vance Cariaga Here’s the even better news: Used car prices still have a long way to tumble before they reach bottom — which means if you can wait a few months (or longer) before buying one, you will likely do yourself a financial favor....
Altcoins — cryptos that are not Bitcoin — are seeing their prices shooting up due to a confluence of factors and some of them are notably rising. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: Ethereum Competitor Solana Achieves $38 Billion in Market Valuation — What Does This Mean for Bitcoin? Find: Polkadot (DOT): What It Is, What It’s Worth and Should You Be Investing? For example, Solana’s crypto SOL has jumped to the seventh spot among the world’s top 10 largest virtual coins amid optimism that the blockchain could be a long-term competitor to Ethereum, Bloomberg reports....
There’s a new luxury option taking the high seas — superyacht cruises. While normally a popular vacation option for Russian oligarchs, with the travel restrictions imposed by the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, many wealthy Americans are now getting on board. By Selena Fragassi See: When Can Luxury Goods Be a Wise Investment?Find: How Much Does It Cost To Maintain a Luxury Car A large portion are doing so for the first time, with clientele ranging from bankers to CEOs who’ve seen their wealth grow significantly in the past year....
Cash-strapped Americans in search of rental assistance have plenty of government programs and funds to tap into, but you need to know where to look if you want to access it. By Vance Cariaga See: Over Half of Americans Need $1,400 Stimulus to Pay Basic ExpensesFind: Most Americans Used Stimulus Checks To Pay Bills More than 360 programs are available across the country that provide money to renters who’ve fallen behind because of the COVID-19 pandemic, CNBC reported on Thursday....
Most Americans are already retired by the time they turn 65 years old, though not all collect Social Security benefits yet. The average retirement age in the United States is either 63 or 64, depending on who’s gathering the data. By Vance Cariaga Retirement at Any Age: Get Top Retirement Tips for Every Stage of LifeDiscover: 5 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000 You can begin collecting Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62 or as late as age 70, with higher monthly payments the longer you wait....
If you can’t pay your tax bill in one lump sum, one alternative option is to set up a payment plan with the IRS. A payment plan is an agreement with the IRS to pay your taxes within a certain amount of time. Your tax situation will also determine which payment options are available to you. By Josephine Nesbit See: How COVID-19 Relief Will Affect Your Taxes Find: How To Avoid Paying Taxes Legally — and the 11 Craziest Ways People Have Done It...
If you already invest in cryptocurrency or intend to take advantage of the low prices of this bear market to begin investing, you might be wondering about Ripple’s price predictions and how XRP coins may fare in the future. By Dawn Allcot About XRP News Price Prediction Future Potential Should You Buy Learn: 5 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000 What Is XRP? XRP is a little different than most cryptocurrencies....
President Biden recently announced that for the first time in over 50 years, the White House is hosting a food insecurity conference this September, a White House official told CNN. By Josephine Nesbit Discover: 9 Bills You Should Never Put on Autopay More: SNAP Schedule 2022: May Payments According to the White House, the Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health will aim to address the rate of diabetes, obesity and hypertension among Americans — and expedite efforts to end hunger, improve nutrition and physical activity and reduce diet-related disease by 2030....
April is underway, and many families are looking for their fourth SNAP benefit payment of the year. By Josephine Nesbit See: Why Doesn’t Every Grocery Store Accept SNAP EBT Food Stamps? Find: Does Aldi Accept SNAP EBT Food Stamps? The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is the largest federal nutrition assistance program in the United States. SNAP provides food-purchasing assistance for eligible low-income individuals and families. Benefits are typically paid out through an electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card, but some states may give this program a different name....
A quirk in the way Social Security pays some of its benefits has led to the idea that the agency pays a bonus in December similar to those paid by private employers. Sorry, but that’s not the case. There will be no bonus Social Security payment hanging in your stocking during the last month of the year. By Vance Cariaga See: 6 Types of Retirement Income That Aren’t TaxableFind: 5 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000...
One of the great debates around Social Security retirement benefits is when to start collecting them. Although most financial experts recommend waiting as long as possible to ensure a bigger monthly check, that’s not necessarily the best plan for everyone. By Vance Cariaga Social Security: No Matter Your Age, Do Not Claim Benefits Until You Reach This MilestoneFind: Social Security Updates To Know for August 2022 A lot depends on your life expectancy, and part of that might be determined by where you were born....
When the coronavirus pandemic struck in March 2020, commerce shut down in the United States. Only essential businesses stayed open; some of us with office jobs were lucky enough to work from home. But millions of jobs were lost, sending countless American households and business owners into a financial panic. By Jami Farkas Learn: Stimulus Check Updates To Know for July 2022 Good News: 23 Million California Residents To Receive up to $1,050 in Inflation Relief Funds...
A sudden job loss when you are nearing retirement can have a deep emotional impact on individuals and their families. Almost everything changes when one loses a job, but not necessarily for the worst. By David Nadelle Recession Fears by Generation: Which Are Most Confident in Their Jobs?No Long-Term Care Insurance? 5 Ways To Still Age at Home in Retirement Becoming unemployed may put you in an unfamiliar situation, but it will only be confusing and overwhelming if you haven’t taken preventative steps to cope with an unanticipated dismissal....
As Cinco de Mayo approaches, 772 Taco Bell fans and employees also have another reason to celebrate. These students, between the ages of 16 and 26, are receiving college scholarships from their favorite taco joint. By Dawn Allcot Discover: 10 Dollar Store Items That Aren’t Even Worth the Buck More: 50 Ways You’re Throwing Money Away For many years, Taco Bell has openly showcased its commitment to education for its workers....
