EBay Mastercard Overview The eBay credit card is a co-branded Mastercard issued by Synchrony Bank. It allows shoppers to earn up to 5x rewards points per dollar spent on eBay and either 2x or one point per dollar on all other purchases per the terms of the account agreement. The rewards program detailed in the account agreement is minimal compared to other rewards cards. By Andrea Norris Overview Key Features...
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is the latest person to call for an increase in U.S. oil production, amid increasing pressure on the Biden administration to ban Russian oil as Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine escalates. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellites Arrived in UkraineFind: Musk Unhappy Again As Biden Skips Mentioning Tesla During SOTU “Hate to say it, but we need to increase oil & gas output immediately. Extraordinary times demand extraordinary measures,” Musk tweeted....
Thinking of quitting your job to find a better one, start a new business or retire early? If so, you’re in good company. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 47 million American workers voluntarily left their jobs in 2021. By Jenny Rose Spaudo See: 22 Side Gigs That Can Make You Richer Than a Full-Time JobCheck Out: 8 Remote Jobs That Pay at Least $20 Per Hour...
The middle class contains about half of America, according to the Pew Research Center — 52%, to be exact. Another 19% fall into the upper class and 29% are in the lower class. But what is the middle class, exactly, and who gets to decide who’s a member? By Andrew Lisa Certainly not the 48% that Pew categorizes as something else. “Ninety percent of people interviewed say they consider themselves to be in the middle class,” said Jeff Webb, author of “American Restoration: How to Unshackle the Great Middle Class....
Under current federal laws, banks and other financial institutions are not permitted to serve cannabis-related businesses since marijuana is still recognized by the federal government as a Schedule 1 drug. This creates challenges in the states where recreational cannabis is legal and startups seek to grow their business just as entrepreneurs in any industry would. Cannabis companies must rely on cash or cryptocurrency to accept payments and cover expenses. By Dawn Allcot Explore: 7 Best Marijuana Stocks of 2021Find Out: 10 Ways To Invest In the Growing Cannabis Industry...
Getting started with a budget can seem overwhelming if you haven’t done it before (and even if you have). However, when it comes right down to it, budgeting is really a simple process of tracking what money you have coming in and where it’s going out. By Jordan Rosenfeld Read More: 9 Bills You Should Never Put on AutopayCheck Out: 10 Costco Brand Items With the Best Bargains in May...
If you’ve been thinking about moving out of your parents’ house, it’s important to consider everything you need before leaping out of the nest, otherwise, you might end up back at their place sooner than you’d hoped. From financial stability to the type of living situation you need to be your best self, here are some things to think about before making the big move. By Sam DiSalvo Start Saving Consider Your Income Check Your Credit Get Roommates Find Out: Explore the Cost of Education in the United StatesFollow Along: 31 Days of Living Richer...
The Bealls Family of Stores Credit Card allows customers to earn reward points when shopping at Bealls, Bealls Outlet, Burke Outlet and Home Centric. As a cardholder, you earn rewards two times faster in-store and online, and on Mondays and Tuesdays, you can save 10% on in-store purchases at select stores. By Preston Hartwick Online Mail Phone Late Fees Bealls credit card payments are processed by Comenity Capital Bank. How To Make a Bealls Credit Card Payment Online It’s easy to schedule an online payment for your Bealls credit card....
Remote working has been a popular trend in recent years. One online marketplace where you can showcase your skills and get paid for the work you do is Fiverr. Knowing how to make money on Fiverr can offer endless work opportunities, giving you a reliable stream of income from any part of the world. By Lydia Kibet About Fiverr How It Works How To Make Money How To Start Selling Maximizing Sales Pros and Cons A general misconception is that Fiverr jobs pay $5....
If you are a small business owner, you might wonder how you can pivot during tough times, especially during unprecedented change. For example, the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing inflation led to changes no one could have predicted — both for the business world and for the economy as a whole. By Bob Haegele See Our List: 100 Most Influential Money ExpertsCheck Out:22 Side Gigs That Can Make You Richer Than a Full-Time Job...
Supplemental Security Income is a supplementary income program funded by federal tax revenues. It’s intended to help older, blind and disabled Americans who have little or no income. Payments provide money to meet basic needs for food, clothing and shelter. By Georgina Tzanetos See: How To Boost Your Social Security Benefit With Supplemental Security IncomeFind: Unclear on Social Security Benefits? These Are the 4 Types Seniors Should Know Although the payments don’t come from the Social Security fund, most people find out they are eligible for supplemental income through the Social Security Administration....
In 2020, the U.S. Congress approved the first of three direct stimulus checks to Americans, the last of which was paid out in March 2021. Since then, many have clamored for additional stimulus, but it seems as if the U.S. government has shelved any idea for a fourth payout. By John Csiszar In 2021 and 2022, however, as inflation went wild, many states took up the mantle and began issuing credits and payments to their own residents....
If you shop at Kohl’s, here’s some good news: The retailer on Monday announced that members of its rewards program will earn an elevated rate of 7.5% Kohl’s Rewards on every purchase they make with a Kohl’s credit card. By Vance Cariaga Find Out: Cash App Borrow: How To Borrow Money on Cash AppDiscover: 9 Bills You Should Never Put on Autopay The new rate is up from the previous rate of 5% regardless of payment method, Kohl’s said in a press release....
By Nicole Spector We all know about the classic mistakes to steer clear of when applying for a new role. Like dressing inappropriately, badmouthing your old boss and using poor grammar on your cover letter and resume. But what about the deeper, more problematic errors that you might not notice? More From Your Money: Choose a high-interest saving, checking, CD, or investing account from our list of top banks to start saving today....
Experts agree it’s important to start saving for retirement as early as possible and save the maximum amount you can, based on your income, in an individual retirement account or your 401(k) — especially if your employer offers matching funds. By Dawn Allcot See: A Growing List of States Look to Boost Retire Savings Through ‘Auto-IRA’ ProgramsFind: 5 Things Most Americans Don’t Know About Social Security But many Americans nearing retirement age are leaving money on the table when it comes to their Social Security benefits....
Inflationary fears have been worrying social security recipients about their cost of living adjustments to their monthly checks, but this year might see one of the biggest increases yet. By Georgina Tzanetos See: 5 Things Most Americans Don’t Know About Social SecurityFind: You Should Check Your Social Security Balance Regularly — Here’s Why Legislation enacted in 1973 allowed for cost of living adjustments to social security checks to keep pace with inflation....
Social Security recipients who also qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits don’t get SSI payments every month — and October 2022 is one of the months they aren’t sent out. Because of a quirk in the payment schedule, SSI beneficiaries get two SSI payments in April, September and December, while no payments are deposited in January, May and October. By Vance Cariaga Social Security Schedule: When October 2022 Benefits Will Be SentMore: 7 Surprisingly Easy Ways To Reach Your Retirement Goals...
Evaluating investments can be confusing for beginner investors, especially because so many different financial indicators work together to indicate whether a company is a good investment. By Taylor DeJesus About EPS How It’s Used Disadvantages Calculating EPS Below is a discussion of earnings per share and how investors can use it to determine whether they want to invest their money into a specific company. What Is EPS In Stocks? Earnings per share (EPS) is a company’s net income divided by the number of common shares outstanding, which indicates how much the company makes per share of stock....
The pause on federal student loan payments, last set to expire on Aug. 31, was extended through Dec. 31 by the Biden administration. Borrowers have until the end of the year to resume repaying student debt and experts are advising getting a head start now on plans to pay off debt. By Heather Taylor The Future of Finances: Gen Z & How They Relate to MoneyLooking To Diversify in a Bear Market?...
The gig economy is growing and even teens are getting in on the freelance action. From tutoring to graphic design, teens can find gig work galore to help pave the way toward a secure financial future. Without being tied to a time clock, teenagers can earn extra money to cover everyday expenses, pay for food and entertainment, or save for college by working side jobs — or gigs. By Dawn Allcot See: Teens & Taxes: What Can My Teenager Deduct on Their Taxes if They Have a Part-Time or Full-Time Job?...
