GameStop is going meta. The company, which reached a somewhat cult status among the Reddit army with its meme stock, has posted a slew of NFT-platform and Web3 gaming jobs on its career page this week, and rumors are flying as to what and when the company will launch. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy Discover: How To Safely Invest In Meme StocksLearn: What Is the Next Big Cryptocurrency To Explode in 2021?...
The holiday season is almost here, and you’re expecting houseguests. Hopefully, you’re excited to see the friends and family members who will be staying with you — especially as the pandemic might’ve kept them from visiting last year. By Jennifer Taylor Cut Costs: 6 Holidays Purchases That You Should Only Make at CostcoFor Your Holiday Shopping: The 14 Best Holiday Deals From Costco’s Early Black Friday Coupon Book However, you’re not looking forward to the added expenses that come with having more people under your roof....
Nearly 70% of millennials and over 65% of Gen Z are living paycheck to paycheck, according to the February 2022 LendingClub Paycheck-to-Paycheck Report. By Jenny Rose Spaudo The Future of Finances: Gen Z & How They Relate to MoneyMore: 10 Items You Should Always Buy at Dollar Tree Looking to escape the paycheck-to-paycheck trap? Experts say one of the most important keys is living below your means. Read on to learn the long-lasting benefits of living frugally in your 20s, as shared by financial specialists....
The daughter of former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, a former senator and former secretary of state under President Barack Obama, Chelsea Clinton, now 41 years old, has amassed a net worth of $30 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. By Dawn Allcot See: How Rich Is Ivanka Trump?Find: Should You Refinance Now With the Low Mortgage Rates? A New York Times-bestselling author, she has earned the bulk of her money with consulting firm McKinsey & Company and on the boards of companies such as IAC, where she is a stockholder as well....
Amid the failure of six ballots to select a speaker of the House of Representatives, leading Republican contender Rep. Kevin McCarthy continues talks with GOP lawmakers in an effort to break the stalemate. As of early Jan. 5, McCarthy had secured 201 of the 218 votes he needs to take the speakership, Reuters reported. By Dawn Allcot See: How Rich Is Former President Donald Trump?The Future of Finances: Gen Z & How They Relate to Money...
For the 66 million Americans receiving Social Security benefits, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA), many are eligible for additional financial assistance programs such as Medicare and SNAP. By Selena Fragassi See: Surprising Things You Can Buy With Food StampsExplore: Retirees Claiming Social Security and Medicare Are In for Rare Savings Combination in 2023 As the cost of food rises (up 11.4% in August, per the latest Consumer Price Index report), SNAP is especially important to help the elderly, widows/widowers and disabled individuals get the nutrition they need while on a fixed income....
Inflation has been hurting Americans across the board, but not everyone is suffering. Big companies recently enjoyed their biggest year of gains since the 1950s. According to new data from the Commerce Department, U.S corporations saw profits soar 35% in 2021. By Nicole Spector See: 9 Bills You Should Never Put on AutopayFind: Unplug These Appliances That Hike Up Your Electricity Bill Here’s a look at 8 mega companies that raked in mega revenue as of late:...
It’s been a rough couple of years for small-business owners between pandemic lockdowns and closures, a shortage of employees during the Great Resignation and now rising inflation making the costs of materials more expensive. A recent survey of small-business owners conducted by Capital One found that inflation is the biggest challenge they’re facing, with nearly half (48%) citing it as their No. 1 challenge. More than 7 in 10 (71%) of all small-business owners said that inflation has negatively impacted their business in the past three months, and over three-quarters (77%) are concerned about future negative inflation impact....
Over the years, social media has proven itself to be a powerful platform. Not only can it be used to create connections and share ideas, but it’s also home to a wealth of information. And this past year’s battle with inflation had a lot of people looking to platforms like Twitter and TikTok for information on finance. Online finance experts are flocking to social media to provide advice for the growing demand, but has TikTok really changed how users handle their money?...
Nickel is one of the most widely used minerals for electric vehicle batteries. Considering this commodity stock has climbed to its highest level in a decade as stockpiles decline, it could present some challenges for EV producers. By Josephine Nesbit The metal rose by more than 4 percent on Jan. 12 to a 10-year high of $22,745 a metric ton, Financial Times reported, and 12 percent over the past month. Stockpiles in warehouses approved by the London Metal Exchange declined for the 51st day in a row and in China, official warehouses are near a record low at 4,859 metric ton....
Millions of Americans are expected to receive stimulus payments around Christmastime by way of their local state governments. Some states issue their own stimulus checks, and others are even providing universal basic income payments. See if your state is sending a stimulus payment in December, below. By Georgina Tzanetos See: The Stimulus Paperwork You Need To Keep for Tax SeasonFind: 8 Surprising Facts About Stimulus Checks in 2021 California California has been sending checks via its Golden State Stimulus II package over the last few months....
Do you ever wonder what happened to all the people that were part of the Great Resignation’s first wave? By Heather Taylor See Our List: 100 Most Influential Money ExpertsLooking To Diversify in a Bear Market? Consider These 6 Alternative Investments “I am a totally different person.” In August 2021, Chenadra Washington left her former career as a financial services leader in corporate America behind. This particular chapter ended on a toxic note....
The IRS has some good news for Americans struggling with rampant inflation: You may get to keep more of your money in 2023. By Selena Fragassi Due to the increasing costs of food, gas and utilities — the highest spikes in 40 years, per NPR — the government is offering a bit of a reprieve. The IRS is not only adjusting the tax brackets for millions of Americans as of 2023 (upping them by roughly 7%, according to The New York Times), but also increasing the standard deductions that can be taken, thereby reducing a person’s taxable income....
The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) is a stock market index that serves as the primary indicator of stock volatility. More specifically, the index represents expectations of near-term price changes for the S&P 500 index (SPX). Investors often call this index the “fear gauge” because it measures negative market sentiment across the broader stock market. By Scott Jeffries What Volatility Is What the VIX Is How It Measures Volatility How To Interpret Ways To Invest Investing Strategies After a rocky start to 2020 due to the global pandemic, the stock market reversed and ended the year quite strong....
The sixth and final advance payment of the child tax credit for 2021 is scheduled to be deposited next week, but the future of the program is still unknown. By Georgina Tzanetos See: Taxes 2021: How the Child Tax Credit and Student Loans Could Reduce Your Total Refund Find: Didn’t Get Your Child Tax Credit? Here’s How to Track It Down A group of 95 Congressional Democrats is strongly pushing the Senate to pass President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better spending bill by the end of December to avoid any lapse in payments....
The new generation of female investors is getting a head start compared to previous generations. According to Fidelity’s 2022 Money Moves study, the next generation of women (18 to 35 years old) started investing in a brokerage account at an average age of 21, compared to age 30 for older women who started to invest during the same age frame. And this is a great thing for a number of reasons....
Spring has officially sprung, which means it’s time to make things like new again. Cleaning your windows and wrestling the dust bunnies out from under your bed are a good start, but you can also do some things to help your wallet this season. By Cynthia Measom To help give new life to items you thought were worn out, change some of your expensive habits or protect your investments, here are 10 nifty gadgets that can help you save money along with daylight savings....
Applying for college scholarships can help offset the cost of higher education, and there are a seemingly endless number of companies and organizations offering scholarships to students. While most of these are legitimate, from time to time, you may come across a college scholarship offer that’s actually a scam. These scammers may be after your personal information or even your money. By Gabrielle Olya To avoid these scams, it’s important to know what signs to look out for that could indicate a scholarship isn’t legitimate....
Wedding season is in full swing! Many newlyweds are considering paying a little extra for their wedding outfits this year with 47% of couples willing to splurge on wedding attire, according to findings in Zola’s First Look Report 2022. However, couples on budgets may be looking for ways to cut back on suit and dress expenses. Luckily, there are several ways they can get clever without paying thousands of dollars. Here are a few ways you can cut back on wedding attire costs without sacrificing looking fabulous on your big day....
We spend most of our lives working, so ideally, you have a job that you somewhat enjoy — or that at least pays the bills. Unfortunately, not everyone is so lucky. By Gabrielle Olya Take a Look Back: 2022 Year in ReviewRead: 5 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000 While the idea of “best” and “worst” jobs is definitely subjective, My Perfect Resume asked over 1,000 Americans to rank a list of popular jobs to find out what most people deemed the worst — here’s what it found out....
