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Netflix announced June 12 that its hit series, “Squid Game,” will be returning for a second season. Following the announcement, Bucket Studio Co., which holds a stake in the agency representing the series’ lead actor, jumped 24% in Seoul on June 13 amid a broader selloff in Asian stocks, Bloomberg reported. However, it didn’t help shares of Netflix, which were down 3.6% in pre-market trading on the same day. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy Discover: 22 Side Gigs That Can Make You Richer Than a Full-Time Job More: 27 Ugly Truths About Retirement...

Put a little perk in your portfolio when you take advantage of the market’s hottest cups of java. By Emily Cahill Investing in Coffee Supplier Stocks Cafe Stocks Brewing Tech Stocks When it comes to investing, keying into the release of new products like Tesla vehicles or Apple’s iPhones can provide a jump in the growth of your portfolio. But a safer option is to choose solid investments in industries that have experienced sustained growth over decades....

In 2021, more than 2.8 million consumers reported that they were victims of scams, with total losses for the year adding up to $5.8 billion, according to the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC also noted that fraud losses were up 70% from the previous year. By Gabrielle Olya With financial scams on the rise, it’s important to recognize common scams and learn how to avoid them. Here’s what you should know about money scams....

With the pinch of inflation, many Americans are looking at their budgets and finding places to cut back. But there’s at least one line item not on the chopping block: streaming services. By Dawn Allcot See: Unplug These Appliances That Hike Up Your Electricity BillFind: 9 Bills You Should Never Put on Autopay The survey found that two-thirds of consumers will decrease their spending due to inflation — but only 25% would cancel their streaming services....

For anyone doing renovations or home improvements, financing options might be a good idea. The Ashley Furniture credit card — also known as the Ashley Advantage™ card — is one that may fit in with consumer budgets. Here’s a full breakdown of what’s offered. By David Granahan Overview Features How It Stands Out Comparable Options How To Apply Who Is It For Fees 4.0 APR 3.5 Benefits 4.2 Rewards 4.3...

In another setback for the administration and the millions of borrowers who applied, on Nov. 14 a federal appeals court issued a nationwide injunction temporarily barring President Joe Biden’s student loan debt relief program. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: Newsom Says California Won’t Tax Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness, Saving Borrowers An Additional $1.3 BillionStudent Loans: Supreme Court Denies Block of Biden’s Forgiveness Plans, So Why Is it Still on Pause? “The injunction will remain in effect until further order of this court or the Supreme Court of the United States,” a three-judge panel of the U....

Along with McDonald’s and Burger King, Wendy’s makes up the Big Three of U.S. fast-food burger chains. The Ohio-based company has more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide that serve up its famous square burgers and Frosty milkshakes. Wendy’s fans who qualify for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits can use their SNAP electronic benefits payment (EBT) cards at participating Wendy’s restaurants, though their choices are very limited. By Vance Cariaga Food Stamps: What Is the Maximum SNAP EBT Benefit for 2023?...

Expedia announced it would consolidate its loyalty programs across all its brands, including, Vrbo, Hotels.com, Travelocity and Orbitz. The new program will span flights, hotels, vacation rentals, car rentals, cruises and activities, the company said. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: How Late Is Too Late To Book Holiday Travel and Still Get a Decent Deal?Find: 15 Best Travel Sites for Saving Money “Everything we do is in service to customers, creating travel products and features that are simple to use and even more rewarding for those who travel with us,” Jon Gieselman, President of Expedia Brands, said in the statement....

How often do you think about where, and when, you should use your debit card? While you may like to think that employing best practices can keep these cards safe, this doesn’t always guarantee a debit card’s complete protection. Some places and times of day are simply not good to use these cards as a form of payment. By Heather Taylor Rather than run the risk of compromising your debit card, err on the side of caution....

If you have reached a certain point in your career, you may have a little bit of extra money set aside. While you know that storing your savings in the freezer is not the best idea, you may not be too sure where you should keep it to get the biggest bang for your buck. By Crystal Mayer We reached out to financial experts nationwide to find out the safest (and smartest) places to keep your savings....

Americans who depend on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to buy food have had a rough go of it in 2022 due to soaring prices for everything from eggs and bacon to veggies and cereal. By Vance Cariaga In September 2022, food-at-home prices rose 13% year-over-year — much higher than the overall inflation rate of 8.2%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Monthly price gains for food have outpaced the overall inflation rate in at least six of the last seven months....

There has been a rise in tenants seeking and having their rent payments reported to credit agencies, and the trend will continue, with Gen Z Americans pushing for the practice, as it’s helping them gain more access to credit, according to a new research. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy Read: 10 Things You Always (and Never) Should Buy at the Dollar StoreLearn: 6 Household Staples That Are a Waste of Money New TransUnion research found that more than 27% of property managers who are aware of the practice now report rent payments to credit reporting agencies with nearly one-third doing so since January 2020....

Hello, friends. Before you wrap up and head out to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, take a little time to catch up on the top financial stories of the day. By Gary Dudak The Big Lead: Hunger in America For the first time in over 50 years, the White House is hosting a food insecurity conference this September. The Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health will aim to address the rate of diabetes, obesity and hypertension among Americans, and expedite efforts to end hunger, improve nutrition and physical activity, and reduce diet-related disease by 2030....

The November Consumer Price Index brought merry news for American drivers, as the gasoline index declined 2.0% from the previous month after rising 4.0% in October, according to the latest CPI data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Gas prices were still up on an annual basis, though that could soon change. By Vance Cariaga Social Security: New Bill Could Give Seniors an Extra $2,400 a YearDiscover: 3 Easy Tips To Turn Your Credit Woes Into Wows...

Thanksgiving is supposed to be all about family, friends, feasts and gratitude. But for the host, stress, anxiety, and turkey-sized credit card bills are what’s really on the menu — but it doesn’t have to be that way. With a little planning, preparation and imagination, it’s more than possible to throw a Turkey Day bash for the ages on a double-digit budget. By Jami Farkas Dollar Tree: 5 High-Quality Items To Buy NowLearn: If Your Credit Score Is Under 740, Make These 4 Moves Now...

You shouldn’t have to be a professional banker to navigate through not only choosing which type of account is best for you but also how to open that account. Today, with both regular and online banking being at your fingertips, the number of options can be overwhelming. No matter what your savings goals are, if you have landed on opening a certificate of deposit, it is good to know what next steps to take....

The Financially Savvy Female had the opportunity to chat with Lala Kent, star of Bravo’s “Vanderpump Rules,” creator of Give Them Lala Beauty, Give Them Lala Skin, Give Them Lala Baby and the host of the “Give Them Lala” podcast. Here, we chat with Kent about her inspiration for her companies, how she deals with challenges as an entrepreneur and her best advice for women who want to start their own business....

When you think of fine art, names like Leonardo DaVinci and Vincent Van Gogh probably come to mind. For the average investor, works of art by famous creators may seem out of reach. However, with the introduction of Masterworks, you can invest in fine art pieces without spending millions of dollars. By Katy Hebebrand About Masterworks Should You Invest Future Returns What Is Masterworks? Masterworks is an online platform that allows users to invest in fine art pieces by purchasing shares....

Home buyers in the United States got some holiday cheer on Tuesday after average mortgage rates fell to their lowest level since mid-September, helped by a lower-than-expected inflation rate in November. Whether that leads to much relief in a historically expensive U.S. housing market remains to be seen. By Vance Cariaga Explore: Your Biggest Money Etiquette Questions AnsweredSee: Should You Still Buy a Home in Today’s Market? The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6....

When you drive for a living, surging gas prices aren’t just an annoyance — they’re margin eaters that cut into your take-home pay and threaten your livelihood. That’s what drivers for ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft face as they pay record high prices for fuel without being compensated extra. By Vance Cariaga Cheap Gas: Why Does Costco Have Lower Prices Than Other Stations?Explore: How Much Does the President Control Gas Prices?...