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Robot workers appear to be taking part in their own version of the gig economy, with some being rented out to short-handed companies for nearly half the cost of a human worker — which does not bode well for people who want to compete for jobs. By Vance Cariaga See: 9 Jobs Most (and Least) Likely To Be Taken Over by RobotsFind: Replenishing the Restaurant Revitalization Fund Could Save 1.6 Million US Jobs...

Traditionally, retirement occurs in your 60s. In fact, for those born in 1960 or later, the Social Security Administration considers full retirement age to be 67. But with careful planning, diligent saving and good investment choices, retiring in your 50s is definitely a possibility. And if you subscribe to the beliefs of the “financial independence, retire early” movement, also dubbed “FIRE,” then retiring in your 40s or even your 30s should be the goal....

The honor of the largest initial public offering of 2021 went to Rivian. It marked the most significant capital raise — $11.9 billion — of any U.S. company since Facebook’s public debut in 2012. By John Csiszar About Rivian Is It a Buy Forecast for Rivian Unfortunately, the shareholder returns haven’t been as sweet. Could Rivian make a comeback, or is an investment in this stock dead money? Learn: 5 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000...

On May 24, Stellantis announced it had picked an Indiana location to establish an electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facility. The $2.5 billion joint venture with Samsung will create 1,400 jobs in Kokomo, Indiana, according to a press release. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy Discover: 7 Best Side Gigs To Earn an Extra $1,000 a Month More: Cash App Borrow: How To Borrow Money on Cash App The plant’s construction is scheduled to begin later this year, with production operations planned to launch in the first quarter of 2025....

Although the Internal Revenue Service is working hard to clear a backlog of tax returns, your tax refund could be delayed if you made any errors — from typos to misinformation — in claiming stimulus funds. By Dawn Allcot See: 6 Reasons You Won’t Get Social SecurityFind: What Income Level Is Considered Middle Class in Your State? For instance, if you forgot you received the recovery rebate credit in 2021 and try to claim it on your tax return, your refund could be held up....

Tesla has gotten 832 mentions on Reddit’s retail trading sub-thread, r/WallStreetBets, after the EV manufacturer’s stock dipped 5% on Monday when the results of a Twitter poll implied Tesla TechnoKing Elon Musk would be selling 10% of his shares. By Dawn Allcot See: Musk Tweets That Tesla/Hertz Deal ‘Not Signed,’ Stock Takes 5.2% HitFind: Musk’s Twitter Antics Could Come With an Additional $5 Billion Tax Bill Musk holds 17% of Tesla’s one billion shares....

The pandemic isn’t over, but Americans have been eager to resume travel plans and make the most out of the summer. The zeal for travel is already carrying over into autumn. According to a recent survey by IPX 1031, 85% of people are optimistic about traveling in 2021, with 23% of Americans planning to travel this fall. By Nicole Spector Read: 13 Insider Secrets From Travel Agents That Will Save You MoneySee: 40 Pandemic Airport Secrets Only Insiders Know...

By Jordan Rosenfeld Take a Look Back: 2022 Year in ReviewExplore: 3 Easy Tips To Turn Your Credit Woes Into Wows For those who are looking into moving to find a better deal, you may first want to be aware of states that have unfavorable rent control laws for tenants. These laws tend to give landlords free reign to set and charge as much rent as they want, raise rates with little to no notice, and charge fees for late payments and other issues....

VyStar is a not-for-profit credit union that serves members in 49 central and northern Florida counties and 26 Georgia counties. By Andrea Norris Map Branches ATMs Hours and Customer Service VyStar Locations Near Me You can use the map below to locate the VyStar branch or ATM that’s closest to you. VyStar Branch Near Me The locator on the VyStar website allows members to search for branches and ATMs within a specific city or ZIP code....

As the April 18 tax deadline nears and state returns are filed, many Pennsylvania taxpayers will likely be — or are already — wondering how long it’ll take to get their refunds this year. By Moubin Ghafoory Checking Your Refund Status Expected Wait Time Reasons for Delays The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue is the authority to check on that. This agency’s online platform lets Keystone State taxpayers look into the status of their Pennsylvania tax refunds....

By Heather Taylor See Our List: 100 Most Influential Money ExpertsLearn: 7 Surprisingly Easy Ways To Reach Retirement Goals The results might surprise you. How Much Do We Tip When Restaurant Service Is Good? Findings from the survey reveal nearly 27% of Americans tip 25% or more when restaurant service is good. Those unable to tip at 25% or more will at least meet the 20% threshold with 41% of Americans tipping 20% for good service....

More than 51,000 people joined the ranks of ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWIs) — those with assets of more than $30 million — last year, according to Knight Frank’s 2022 Wealth Report. It was largely thanks to soaring stocks and increased property prices during the pandemic. By Casey Bond Retirement at Any Age: Get Retirement Tips That Fit Every Stage of LifeThe Future of Finances: Gen Z & How They Relate to Money...

Any year you choose to retire is a great year. However, if you happen to be retiring during an economic downswing defined by negative investor sentiment, sky high inflation and stock market declines, there are certainly several things you need to consider as you withdraw from work. By David Nadelle See: 10 Jaw-Dropping Stats About the State of Retirement in AmericaFind: 5 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000...

Those not planning to go out on New Year’s Eve can turn the holiday into one where they make extra cash. There are quite a few side gigs you can work on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day to earn a nice profit, instead of going out and spending your savings on bottle service ringing in 2023. By Heather Taylor Take a Look Back: 2022 in ReviewSee Our List: 100 Most Influential Money Experts...

Google parent company Alphabet reported blowout fourth-quarter 2021 earnings on Monday, Feb. 1, beating Wall Street expectations, and announced a 20-for-1 stock split, sending the stock soaring. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: Alphabet Fourth-Quarter Earnings Beat EstimatesFind: Google Stock — Is It a Buy, Hold or Sell Right Now? The stock was up 7% the morning of Feb. 2. “Our fourth quarter revenues of $75 billion, up 32% year over year, reflected broad-based strength in advertiser spend and strong consumer online activity, as well as substantial ongoing revenue growth from Google Cloud,” Ruth Porat, chief financial officer of Alphabet and Google, said in the earnings release....

SNAP, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service and administered by each state, provides monthly benefits to low-income households across the U.S. SNAP does have purchase restrictions and benefits can only be used on certain items. By Josephine Nesbit See: 9 Bills You Should Never Put on Autopay Find: 7 Secret Money Traps at Walmart According to the USDA, EBT cards, which are linked to SNAP accounts, may only be used at certain locations to purchase:...

The global chip shortage –which some experts have referred to as “chipageddon” or “chipacolaypse”– has no end in sight and is now affecting the auto industry so much that it is expected to lose $210 billion globally in revenue this year. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy Global consulting firm AlixPartners doubled its May forecast of $110 billion, according to an announcement today. In terms of vehicles, AlixPartners is now forecasting that production of 7....

Delta SkyMiles Gold® American Express Card Overview If you like to fly Delta but don’t want to fork over hundreds of dollars in annual fees for a feature-rich credit card, the Delta SkyMiles Gold® American Express card may be the perfect option. By John Csiszar Overview Key Features How It Stands Out Comparable Options How To Apply Who It’s Best For Airline 4.6 Pros Large sign-up bonus Annual fee waived the first year Good Delta Airlines perks Cons Annual fee kicks in after the first year Most perks tied to frequent Delta flyers Only one sign-up bonus per card per lifetime with American Express This card provides a number of benefits that the casual Delta flyer will use, all for a modest annual fee of $99 that’s waived for the first year and an APR....

When inflation comes for food, it comes for all of it — even fast food. According to new data analysis from PriceListo, overall prices have risen 12.9% across fast food chains.Some restaurants have seen larger price increases than others. By Nicole Spector Inflation Food Delivery Cutbacks: How Much Are Americans Saving Per App?Learn: 4 Ways To Save at Starbucks in December Let’s have a look at which joints endured the steepest price hikes — and on which items....

Washington, D.C. is the most recent addition in a growing list of cities, municipalities and food service establishments suing food delivery app Grubhub for “deceptive business practices.” By Dawn Allcot See: 5 Ways To Use Your Car To Make MoneyMore: 6 Lesser-Known Side Hustles To Earn Some Extra Cash In a 56-page document filed with the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Grubhub Holdings, Inc. was sued for seven violations of the District’s Consumer Protection Procedures Act....