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The year 2021 has been one of upheaval in so many ways, from the COVID-19 pandemic to a new president, from Tom Brady winning another Super Bowl to Simone Biles’ shocking withdrawal from the Olympics. By George Malone Read More: How Rich Are Lebron James, Steph Curry and Other NBA Stars?Take a Look: Most Successful Athlete From Every Decade Change came to the world of sports endorsements as well, with major celebrities switching brands and college athletes gaining newfound freedom to sign....

By Maddie Duley Check Out: 9 Bills You Should Never Put on AutopaySee: If Your Credit Score Is Under 740, Make These 4 Moves Now Keep reading to discover survey results and expert insight on the best money-saving moves to make to accommodate these higher costs. More From Your Money: Choose a high-interest saving, checking, CD, or investing account from our list of top banks to start saving today....

Opportunities to save and make money are everywhere. But what’s the point of spending money to (maybe) make some back? Some savings “challenges” are scams that require banking information or fees in exchange for the “opportunity” to earn quick cash, while others require you to play games or watch videos endlessly just to make a pittance. By David Nadelle Discover: 10 Best Countries To Live on Just a Social Security Check More: 7 Best Side Gigs To Earn an Extra $1,000 a Month...

Snap CEO Evan Spiegel said the company was revising its guidance lower due to further deteriorating macroeconomic events, which sent the stock tumbling 43% on May 24. The company also said it would slow hiring. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: Twitter Is Hemorrhaging Execs — Is it a Signal To Dump Your Stock?Find: Is the Stock Market Open on Memorial Day 2022? The tech stock’s crash took down with it the sector at large....

Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla, SpaceX and Twitter’s largest shareholder, has another venture that may be less familiar to you — but could have a big impact on the lives of people around the world. It’s Starlink, and it aims to provide high-speed internet access to people who don’t currently have it. By Joshua Rodriguez What Is It Speed Installation Availability Cost Waitlist Time Read: If Your Credit Score is Under 740, Make These 4 Moves Now...

Happy Halloween! I hope your final day of October is full of treats and doesn’t cost you too much — especially with the holiday season just around the corner. Before things get too spooky today, check out the top financial stories below. By Gary Dudak The Big Lead: Biden Updates When Your Student Debt Will Be Canceled Despite a number of legal challenges that aim to block the U.S. government’s student loan forgiveness plan, President Biden sounds confident that borrowers who qualify for relief will see their debt canceled within the next couple of weeks....

For middle-class people, deciding where to live can be tricky. Before the pandemic, Americans were facing a situation where the labor market was growing by leaps and bounds and unemployment was under 5%. However, despite something that at least resembled full employment, things were not exactly rosy for the middle class. By Bob Haegele For instance, Pew Research found in 2018 that the average hourly wage in the U.S. had been essentially flat since the mid-1960s when using real 2018 dollars....

No one likes being in debt, but that’s the reality for most millennials. A recent survey conducted by Real Estate Witch found that a whopping 72% of millennials have non-mortgage debt. Even more alarming is the high level of debt held by millennials — the survey found that the average millennial currently owes $117,000. By Gabrielle Olya The Future of Finances: Gen Z & How They Relate to MoneyLearn: 3 Easy Tips To Turn Your Credit Woes Into Wows...

It takes some available risk capital and faith to invest in cryptocurrencies. Putting your money into assets with an uncertain use and no intrinsic value also takes a healthy store of patience. That’s where the HODL — Hold On for Dear Life — philosophy comes in. By Thomas Streissguth Origins Meaning in Investing The HODL Method Practicing HODL Origins of the Term HODL It was 2013, and the value of Bitcoin was falling fast....

The old maxim about football says, “It’s not about the X’s and O’s; it’s the Jimmys and Joes.” In other words, success in the NFL is more predicated on having talented players than great coaching. By George Malone With that said, don’t overlook that coaching plays an important role. The two coaches in this year’s Super Bowl, Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams and Zac Taylor of the Cincinnati Bengals, certainly played an important part in leading their franchises to the biggest game of the season....

In today’s “Financially Savvy Female“ column, we’re talking about how to navigate your finances in a relationship — specifically, how to figure out who pays for what. This can be a touchy subject, so I’ve tapped financial experts to share how this can be done fairly to avoid any arguments or resentment down the line. By Gabrielle Olya Keep Up With the Latest: Sign Up for The Financially Savvy Female NewsletterWhat Money Topics Do You Want Covered?...

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the workforce in many ways, especially for women. While women have made great strides in closing the gender pay gap over the last several decades, the pandemic ground those efforts to a halt as it forced millions of women out of the workforce. By Jenny Rose Spaudo Check Out: 5 Industries That Experienced a Surprise Boom Despite COVID-19Find Out More: The 3 Biggest Barriers to Women Reentering the Workforce...

People closing in on retirement have a pretty good idea of how much they’ll receive from Social Security. This year, the monthly maximum Social Security payment for an eligible individual is $841 and $1,261 for a couple. Those planning to retire soon can expect to receive something similar. By Ashleigh Ray Retirement at Any Age: Get Retirement Tips That Fit Every Stage of LifeMore: With a Recession Looming, Make These 3 Retirement Moves To Stay on Track...

The IRS has given at least one tiny glimmer of hope for your 2023 finances amid a backdrop of economic uncertainty: You can now increase your tax write-off for fuel costs. By Vance Cariaga See: The Best Month To Buy a Car in 2023Used Cars: 10 Biggest Winners on the Market in Terms of Lifespan On Dec. 29, the agency announced a bump in the optional standard mileage rate starting Jan....

If you love Will Ferrell in “Elf” or think “Home Alone” is a classic, if you can recite the lines to “It’s A Wonderful Life” or sing along with “White Christmas,” the perfect job is waiting for you. By Selena Fragassi See: Holiday Travel Savings — Airbnb Now Lets You Search by Total Cost and Cracks Down on ‘Unreasonable’ DemandsFind: 95% Will Cut Someone From Holiday Gift List — Other Ways Americans Are Cutting Costs This Season...

All good equity investments can make their owners money by appreciating in value over time, but in order to enjoy the profits, you have to sell off some of your position. That’s not the case with dividend stocks, which make regular payments to their shareholders that they can use as income or reinvest right back into their portfolios without selling a single share. By Andrew Lisa Buying Dividend Stocks 10 Best Dividend Stocks Profit from Dividends You Should Know The companies that issue dividends tend to be large, stable and well established....

Nike shoes are some of the most popular in the world. They take 27.4% of the global athletic footwear market, and experts expect that control of the market to remain steady. As one of the most popular brands in athletic footwear, Nike isn’t a discount shoe option. They’re pretty expensive when compared to the competition. By Joshua Rodriguez Most Expensive Nike Shoes If you look into the most expensive Nike shoes ever sold, you’ll find price tags as high as $2 million....

For many employees, retirement represents a future of relaxation, travel and time with family. It’s a reward after decades of hard work. By Casey Bond Unfortunately, if you haven’t built up a solid nest egg, retirement could be much more stressful than you hoped. A peaceful retirement requires enough money in the bank so that you have the freedom to spend on the things that are most important to you....

Bitcoin continued its downward trend, decreasing in value 55% from its all-time high of $69,044, which was reached in November 2021. The crypto was hovering around $31,000 in the morning of May 10 and was down 4.3% in the past 24 hours, according to CoinGecko. Now, 40% of holders are now underwater on their investments, CNBC reports. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: Crypto Hiring Boom: Numbers Jump 73% but Lack DiversityFind: Best Metaverse Coins To Buy for 2022...

In most cases, paying off debts early is a smart financial idea, as you’ll save money on interest owed. But when it comes to a mortgage, this isn’t always the case — in some cases, you may be penalized and end up paying more if you pay this debt off before the full mortgage term. Plus, there are other reasons why it may not make financial sense for you to pay off a mortgage early....