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As the Metaverse continues emerging as a viable community, complete with its own economy, experts are saying we will see jobs available in the virtual sphere this year. As digital and real-world brands expand into the metaverse, like Samsung which recently opened a virtual version of its flagship store on the blockchain, more companies are looking at business opportunities with what’s being called “Web 3.0.” By Dawn Allcot See: The Metaverse: What You Should Consider Before Investing in a Virtual Space Find: Dorsey and Musk’s Diss of Web3 Incenses Believers – What is it and How Does it Impact You Financially?...

A majority of Gen Z job seekers have either switched industries or are considering doing so, according to a new LinkedIn Workforce Confidence survey. That restlessness is matched only by the next youngest generation — millennials — according to the survey. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy From Gen Z to Boomers: A Generational Guide to Social Security Inflation Fears: 3 Signs That US Inflation Really Is Transitory and May Begin Tapering Off...

On Dec. 13, McDonald’s embraced the power of influencer marketing with an impromptu promotion sparked by none other than one of the most famous songstresses of the holiday season, Mariah Carey. By Dawn Allcot In a tweet, McDonald’s offered to give free Big Macs to customers if Mariah Carey retweeted that same McDonald’s post. The 10-word tweet — one reading “if @mariahcarey retweets this everyone gets a free Big Mac,” resulted in a flurry of excitement on social media (and a special one-day-only deal) when @MariahCarey did, in fact, retweet it....

The conflict in Ukraine is exacerbating supply chains in the car industry, and now S&P Global Mobility on Wednesday downgraded its 2022 and 2023 global light vehicle production forecast by 2.6 million units for both years to 81.6 million for 2022 and 88.5 million units for 2023. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: Airbnb Waiving Fees for Rentals Booked To Support Ukraine, but Are There Risks To Donating This Way? Find: Pfizer Donates All Profits in Russia to Ukraine...

A vegetarian diet isn’t a new phenomenon, but the celebration of the cuisine has seen a surge of popularity in recent years. In 2019, 85% of people surveyed considered themselves meat-eaters. Just two years later, that number was down to 71%. By Christian Long There are a number of reasons more people are opting for more vegetarian meals, from health benefits to personal dietary and moral choices. One big factor is the cost of meat, which is prompting people to leave it out of the occasional meal, which can result in big savings on your grocery bill....

Most Social Security recipients are probably aware by now that they’ll be getting an 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2023 — the highest in more than 40 years. The COLA is based on this year’s skyrocketing inflation rate and will boost the average Social Security payment in 2023 by more than $140 a month. By Vance Cariaga Social Security: Why Not Everyone Will Get An 8.7% COLA Increase in 2023Discover: 5 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000...

You’ve got a good job. You’ve saved a significant amount. All things considered, you’re doing pretty well financially. What more could you be doing? How could you enrich your financial portfolio even more? By Sam DiSalvo Keep Reading: 8 Remote Jobs That Pay at Least $20 Per HourFind Out: 15 Worst States To Live on Just a Social Security Check 1. Spread Your Knowledge Duggal said you can do this by partnering with a local nonprofit to host a seminar or share your story....

Knowing when to claim your Social Security benefits can have a significant impact on your lifestyle in retirement. For instance, if you claim early and you could face a steep and permanent cut in monthly income. By Josephine Nesbit Find: 15 Worst States To Live on Just a Social Security CheckSee: 10 Reasons You Should Claim Social Security Early It may seem a little daunting, but there are tools out there that can help you figure it all out and make the best decision....

Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah), along with other Republican Senators, introduced the Student Loan Accountability Act on May 18 to prohibit the Biden Administration from canceling student loan debt. The legislation notes that if the White House moves forward, canceling student loan debt would add up to $1.7 trillion to the national debt and push inflation up even further. By Josephine Nesbit See: Biden Says He’ll Have Decisions on Gas Tax, Student Loan Dismissal By Week’s EndLearn: Dartmouth is Replacing Student Loan Requirements for Undergrads with Expanded Scholarship Grants...

You can do nearly everything from your mobile phone or computer nowadays, including sending or requesting money. Two of the most popular platforms for moving money around are PayPal and Venmo, which PayPal owns. Both are payment systems that let you electronically send and receive funds. By Cynthia Bowman At a Glance How They Work Differences Features Which Is Best Both companies have made strides over the years to become more full-featured, even venturing into cryptocurrency....

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, who not too long ago called inflation a “transitory” problem that would eventually work itself out, offered a far grimmer assessment during a Congressional hearing on Tuesday, saying the United States is facing “unacceptable levels of inflation.” By Vance Cariaga ‘Live Richer’ Podcast: How To Get Free Rent and Retire EarlyFind: Here’s How Much Cash You Need Stashed if a National Emergency Happens The hearing with the Senate finance committee was supposed to focus on President Joe Biden’s budget for fiscal year 2023, the Guardian reported....

It used to be easy to buy holiday gifts for a man over 60. You could just get him a tie, pack of socks or barbecue accessory and he’d probably be happy. By Vance Cariaga See: 22 Side Gigs That Can Make You Richer Than a Full-Time JobFind: If Your Credit Score is Under 740, Make These 4 Moves Now You could do the same thing this holiday season, but why not aim to do something different without breaking the bank?...

Bankruptcy is something that no one plans for or wants. Financially speaking, it’s usually the last step you ever want to take, as it remains on your credit history for 7-10 years. It can also slash hundreds of points off your credit score and make it extremely difficult to get anything from a mortgage to an auto loan to a credit card for years afterward. However, you’ll typically know months in advance if you’re heading in the direction of bankruptcy, and that may give you the time you need to prevent it....

The start of the year is a good time to invest in all of your tech needs. Whether you need an upgrade to existing equipment or backup protection to ensure your devices are charged and ready to go at all times, Walmart’s electronics department has everything you need at unbeatable prices. By Heather Taylor This month, in-store and online shoppers will need to add these tech must-haves to their cart before checking out....

Side hustles are a very popular way to earn money these days. And with all the possibilities we have thanks to the internet and smartphones, that shouldn’t be a big surprise. After all, there are more ways to make money than ever. By Bob Haegele Read: 22 Side Gigs That Can Make You Richer Than a Full-Time JobSee: 11 Best Lucrative Side Hustle Ideas: Earn More That isn’t to say it is easy; side hustles can take a lot of work, especially if you are already working 40 hours per week (or more)....

Nine in 10 Americans say they have heard at least a little about cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ether, while 16% of them say they have personally invested or traded cryptos, according to a new survey. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: 8 Best Cryptocurrencies To Invest In for 2021Find: Where Does Cryptocurrency Come From? The Pew Research Center survey also finds that men ages 18 to 29 are particularly likely to say they have used cryptos....

By Dawn Allcot See: AT&T Combines WarnerMedia and Discovery into One Streaming Service, Which Could Be Good News for Your WalletFind: Netflix Loses 31% Market Share as Streaming Rivals Gain Loyal Subscribers MGM Studios, best known for its iconic roaring lion logo at the start of its films, owns the “James Bond” franchise, “The Handmaid’s Tale” series, which now airs on Hulu, “Rocky,” the sci-fi franchise “Stargate” and more....

A digital land plot is exactly what it sounds like: a space of land available for sale in the virtual world. Digital lands have rapidly evolved from spaces for gamers to places where people can explore new virtual worlds or even conduct business. By John Csiszar See Our List: 100 Most Influential Money Experts Looking To Diversify in a Bear Market? Consider These 6 Alternative Investments While the concept of a digital land plot might seem nebulous to some investors, the reality is that big money is pouring into the industry....

The Child Tax Credit can be a saving grace for parents. However, recent changes have made the credit hard to understand. Knowing who qualifies for the credit, how to claim it, how much the credit comes out to be, and how it impacts your taxes are all important to know. By Sam DiSalvo Find Out: How To Get Rich With a Normal JobSee: 22 Side Gigs That Can Make You Richer Than a Full-Time Job...

The Federal Reserve voted to raise the benchmark interest rate by 0.75 percentage points in June, but some say this isn’t the right solution to fight off record inflation rates. According to one analyst, high prices have mainly been driven by supply chain constraints, CNBC reported. By Josephine Nesbit Learn: Unplug These Appliances That Hike Up Your Electricity BillLook: 7 Surprisingly Easy Ways To Reach Your Retirement Goals “Supply is very difficult to manage, we are finding across a whole bunch of industries, a whole bunch of businesses, they’re having very different challenges just turning the taps back on,” Paul Gambles, managing partner at advisory firm MBMG Group, told CNBC’s “Street Signs....