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California lawmakers are considering a bill that would shorten the standard workweek to 32 hours for employers with more than 500 workers — a move that would likely thrill most employees but is expected to get plenty of pushback from the business community. By Vance Cariaga Employees would still get the same pay under the shorter workweek, CNBC reported, and those who work longer hours would be compensated at a rate of no less than 1....

Taylor Swift is set to drop her 10th studio album, “Midnights,” on Oct. 21. The singer-songwriter described the upcoming release as “the stories of 13 sleepless nights scattered throughout my life.” And while it’s sure to please fans, how will it stack up against other top albums of the year? By Gabrielle Olya Find Out: How Much Is Prince Harry Worth?The Future of Finances: Gen Z & How They Relate to Money...

One of the silver linings to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic has been watching businesses experience unusual sales booms. Prior to the pandemic, it was easy to take for granted companies that sold board games or offered videoconferencing tools. In the early lockdown months of 2020, however, these businesses suddenly faced overwhelming demand for their offerings. Many companies were able to turn an unprecedented time into a moment where they could meet consumer needs and earn a profit....

You can easily spend thousands of dollars per year on clothing — especially if you are buying clothing for multiple family members. And if you aren’t careful about where, when and how you shop, you could end up paying top dollar for clothing items that you could get at a substantial discount elsewhere. By Cynthia Measom Keep Saving: 21 Items That Are Always Cheaper at CostcoFor Your Other Spending: 25 Extra Grocery Costs You’re Probably Forgetting About...

More than eight in 10 U.S. employees say they’ve had a positive experience with financial wellness programs offered by their employers, yet only one in four employees currently have access to such programs, according to a new study. By Vance Cariaga Read: Nearly Half of Americans Quit Their Jobs Because They Feel Unappreciated by ManagementDiscover: Workers Seek Healthier Relationships with Jobs as Offices Reopen The “2022 SmartDollar Employee Benefits Study from Ramsey Solutions,” based on a survey of 3,090 full-time employees conducted in January with Dynata, found that more than half of employees feel they can’t get ahead financially....

By Bob Haegele Take a Look Back: 2022 Year in ReviewLearn: 3 Easy Tips To Turn Your Credit Woes Into Wows While that might eliminate your financial stress in the moment, it may not be the best decision. Credit card interest can pile up and make things worse in the long run. Plus, if you fail to make your payments, you could hurt your credit score. That could make it harder to get financing for major purchases in the future, like if you apply for a mortgage....

Borrowing from a retirement account is tempting in times of financial emergencies like losing a job, or when you want to pay down bills or need extra cash for the holiday shopping season. Considering 63% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, according to CNBC, having such a buffer can seem helpful. By Selena Fragassi Explore: 27 Genius Things Retirees Should Do With Their Money Right NowFind: Why You Shouldn’t Feel Guilty About Using Your Emergency Fund...

Bitcoin bull Jan van Eck, the CEO of $80.4 billion asset manager VanEck, believes bitcoin — which has been on a bit of a downturn as of late — will reach $250,000. One caveat, however: van Eck suggests achieving such a price point could take decades. If that’s indeed the case, does it further bolster the case for investors to include the crypto in their retirement portfolios? By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy Discover: Best Cities To Retire on a Budget of $1,500 a Month More: 6 Signs You Can’t Afford To Retire...

It can happen to anyone. You expect your paycheck to deposit on a Tuesday and write a check that day. But something keeps your paycheck from depositing and suddenly your check is being withdrawn from a $0 balance. You’ve just bounced a check. By Emily Cahill When a Check Bounces Credit Scores Possible Legal Repercussions Solutions Final Take How To Avoid The definition of a bounced check, or overdraft, is when you do not have sufficient funds in your account to cover a check you issued....

Since federal Economic Impact Payments — or pandemic stimulus checks — were discontinued in 2021, California has been one of many states to provide regular financial relief to residents still burdened by high inflation, gas and food prices. By David Nadelle See: 9 Bills You Should Never Put on AutopayMore: If Your Credit Score Is Under 740, Make These 4 Moves Now California is also one of the states offering the most help....

The Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan will provide financial relief to about 43 million federal student loan borrowers, according to White House estimates. For those in default of their loans, however, a lot depends on the type of loan. By Vance Cariaga The Future of Finances: Gen Z & How They Relate to MoneyExplore: Your Biggest Money Etiquette Questions Answered Even if your loan is in default, you will likely still qualify for forgiveness under the Biden plan, Forbes said....

An earthquake rocked the college football world this summer when the Big Ten Conference announced it was adding two West Coast schools, USC and UCLA, for the 2024 season. By George Malone Explore: Your Biggest Money Etiquette Questions Answered See Our List: 100 Most Influential Money Experts That seismic move not only sparked talk of more realignment among conferences; it also has impacted contract negotiations for new TV deals. Just two months after the Big Ten announced its additions, the conference signed a seven-year, $7 billion deal with FOX, CBS and NBC that will give the conference three marquee games every Saturday....

The cost of eating out and ordering in got a lot more expensive in May — along with just about everything else — as spiraling U.S. inflation hit all sectors of the economy, particularly the restaurant business. By Vance Cariaga See: Inflation Spurs Restaurants to Add New Fees to ChecksSNAP Benefits: Are There Home Delivery Services That Accept EBT Cards? The price of ordering food away from home rose 0.7% in May from the previous month, the U....

Cosigning a loan for a family member or friend can put a person’s credit score and overall financial position in jeopardy. Before cosigning a loan, it’s important to know the benefits and risks. Continue reading to learn what cosigning is and the ways it can affect the borrower and the cosigner. By Kathy Evans Cosigning Cosigner Cosigner’s Rights and Obligations Benefits Risks How It Works What Is Cosigning? Cosigning is signing jointly with a borrower for a loan to increase the borrower’s chances of getting approved for a loan....

Droughts pose a great threat to more than just the surrounding ecosystem. The United Nations recently released a report calling the weather condition “the next pandemic,” and a hidden global crisis if countries do not take action on water and land management and the warming global climate, reports The Guardian. By Josephine Nesbit See: How Much It Really Costs To Protect Your Home Against Natural DisastersFind: Wildfires Cost Californians $10 Billion in 2020 — This Year Could Be Worse...

By Gabrielle Olya See Our List: 100 Most Influential Money Experts Discover: 9 Safest Places To Retire Abroad for Less Than $2,000 a Month Keep reading to find out the best money tips from these experts and others. David Bach, Author of ‘The Automatic Millionaire’ “If you feel you are behind on your savings, the first thing you should do is have your numbers run. A financial advisor, in less than a few hours, can help you access the likelihood of a successful retirement based on your savings, investments and projected spending....

Beginning Feb.1, Delta is rolling out free Wi-Fi to all passengers on most of its domestic mainline flights. By Nicole Spector Explore: Your Biggest Money Etiquette Questions AnsweredThe Future of Finances: Gen Z & How They Relate to Money Delta CEO Ed Bastian made the announcement Jan. 5 at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, noting that the service will be made possible through a partnership with T-Mobile....

As summer winds down, gas prices are slowly starting to fall despite an economy in turmoil. By Dawn Allcot See: 22 Side Gigs That Can Make You Richer Than a Full-Time JobFind: 7 Surprisingly Easy Ways To Reach Your Retirement Goals Some states are seeing prices in the $3 range, numbers not seen since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine war. In June 2022, prices at the pump exceeded $5 per gallon....

By Gary Dudak The Big Lead: SSI Payments for May Typically, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are paid on the first of each month. However, when the first falls on a weekend or national holiday, benefits are issued on the last business day of the prior month. Read the full story here More From Your Money: Choose a high-interest saving, checking, CD, or investing account from our list of top banks to start saving today....

The Financially Savvy Female had the opportunity to chat with Cynthia Bailey, model, actress, entrepreneur and star of Bravo TV’s “Real Housewives of Atlanta.” She is the founder of several businesses, including The Bailey Room event space, The Bailey Agency School of Fashion, The Bailey Wine Cellar and the luxury leather accessory collection CB VIOR. Here, we chat with Bailey about the inspiration behind her ventures, her biggest struggle as an entrepreneur and her best tip for starting a business....