If you’re one of the people swept up in the “wave of layoffs sweeping the U.S.” (as described by Business Insider), there is some good news — it probably won’t be long before you find a new gig. By Selena Fragassi See: 22 Side Gigs That Can Make You Richer Than a Full-Time JobFind: Surprising Things You Can Buy With Food Stamps There have been record cuts made at companies over the past few months....
The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), a non-partisan advocacy group, started a pressure campaign back in October to push Congress to assist those receiving Social Security with supplementary stimulus money. Since then, inflation has increased more than two percent, making last year’s historic cost of living increase a moot point and no stimulus money is on the horizon. By David Nadelle See: Best Cities To Retire on a Budget of $1,500 a MonthFind: Surprising Things You Can Buy With Food Stamps...
From family reunions and weddings to corporate meetings, there are times when you may need to rent out big blocks of rooms, as well as conference and dining rooms to accommodate an event of some scale. The bigger the name of the hotel, the more likely it is you’ll pay a higher price for these events. However, according to experts, there are some ways to negotiate a better rate than usual with the following strategies....
Credit cards come with many rates and fees that cardholders should be aware of, and at the top of the list is the finance charge. It is one of the most common charges associated with every credit card, but many cardholders don’t know what it is or how it impacts the amount they pay each month. By Stacey Bumpus See: 18 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Your Credit Cards More Read More: How To Use Your Credit Cards To Make Money — and To Save Money, Too...
You’re ready to do some home remodeling, but you’re not sure whether to start with your kitchen or bathroom. Both need work, but you can only take on one project right now. By Jennifer Taylor As a savvy homeowner, you want to focus on the project that offers the most return on investment first. Whether you’re planning to put your house on the market soon or thinking about selling in the not-so-distant future, you want to make sure you’re updating wisely....
We’ve been hearing the whisperings for weeks. A prospective government shutdown, the ongoing debt ceiling debate, combined with U.S. Treasury bond yields continuing to rise, seems like the makings of an almost-perfect storm for a stock market crash this month. Plus, the market “always” crashes in October. Or does it? By Dawn Allcot See: What Is a Stock Market Crash? What You Need To Know To Protect Your InvestmentsFind: ‘Rich Dad’ Author Robert Kiyosaki Recommends Bitcoin Investments Before ‘Biggest Crash in History’...
You might feel like you have your finances in order right now, but would you be ready if life threw you a financial curveball, like an unexpected issue with your home, medical expense or unemployment? By Gabrielle Olya Be Knowledgeable Build an Emergency Fund Develop an Estate Plan Reassess Your Financial Goals Here are a few ways that every woman can be prepared financially for whatever comes their way. Be Knowledgeable About Your Current Financial Status If you don’t typically handle your household finances, do an audit of your family’s financial accounts....
Owning your own business is synonymous with the American dream: being able to build something that will allow you to earn a living and perhaps even support your family. But having your own small business can also make your taxes more complicated. By Bob Haegele See Our List: 100 Most Influential Money ExpertsRead More: If Your Credit Score Is Under 740, Make These 4 Moves Now For example, you will have to pay taxes every quarter instead of once per year....
In 2020 and 2021, COVID-19 kept people from traveling to see their families. This year, it’s inflation. According to Bloomberg, airfare is up more than 40% year over year heading into the holidays. By Andrew Lisa Holiday Spending: Get Top Holiday Shopping and Savings Tips Advice: If Your Credit Score Is Under 740, Make These 4 Moves Now If you haven’t booked your flight yet, you’d better be ready to put a major dent in your savings account if you’re still trying to snag a seat — and, if you have, chances are good you spent more than you would have liked....
While the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020 was a year for the history books, it wasn’t the only notable milestone that year. For the first time in recorded history, the number of people aged 65 and older was higher than the number of children under the age of 5, according to Jo Ann Jenkins, CEO of AARP, as reported by Barron’s. By Josephine Nesbit See: Nearly Half of Seniors Expect to Work After Retirement — But There Might Be a Better OptionFind: The Average Retirement Age in Every State...
Capital One travel cards reward you with unlimited miles on all your purchases, including travel spending. You can redeem any number of miles to book flights, cruises, hotel stays, car rentals and ride sharing — or receive a statement credit for travel you’ve purchased as long as 90 days ago. By Daria Uhlig At a Glance For Everyday Spending For Earning Miles Quickly For Imperfect Credit For Frequent Travelers Which Is Best Miles also transfer to over 15 loyalty programs and can be used toward gift cards and online shopping....
If you’re looking to mix things up with your traditional investment portfolio, cryptocurrency may serve to fill that role. The wildly volatile, speculative asset class has provided investors with both astounding returns and devastating losses. By John Csiszar Many cryptocurrencies regularly post losses of 50% or more within months, weeks or even days, making millionaires out of some and destroying the savings of others. Find: States Whose Economies Are Failing vs....
President Joe Biden is looking to crack down on tax evasion from high-income and crypto earners alike through his American Families Plan. Biden is looking to both zero in on wealthy taxpayers who avoid taxes by hiding income and increase the capital gains tax for all assets — including digital ones. By 24/7 Wall St. See: American Families Plan Will Raise Taxes on the Rich, but Will Small Businesses Also Take a Hit?...
The pandemic and this year’s soaring inflation and consumer prices have changed American consumers into thriftier, more necessity-driven shoppers. The cost-saving trend is expected to continue into the 2022 holiday season, but it may be at the expense of the smaller stores that need the business. By David Nadelle Dollar Tree: 5 High-Quality Items To Buy NowFind: This Credit Score Mistake Could Be Costing Millions of Americans According to this year’s CivicScience Consumer Holiday Tracker, more American shoppers surveyed over a seven-week span said they were planning on spending most their money at discount department stores like Walmart and Target (46% at the end of the survey) than at small businesses or locally-owned stores and boutiques (18%) where items might cost extra....
President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law on Aug. 16, far-reaching legislation which addresses climate, energy and healthcare issues. The IRA includes a corporate alternative minimum tax (CAMT) — a 15% minimum tax on the adjusted financial statement income of large corporations for taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 2022. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: How Rich Is Former President Donald Trump?Find: 6 Shakeups to Social Security Expected in the New Year...
Less people will be going hungry in Connecticut as a scheduled one-time benefit of $391 per eligible child is on its way. By Nicole Spector Child Tax Credit: Updates to Know for NovemberExplore: What Is the Highest Income for Food Stamps in 2022? In partnership with the Connecticut State Department of Education, the Connecticut Department of Social Services is distributing $32.5 million in special food assistance benefits on Monday, Nov. 7....
About Ellevest Investing has been traditionally known as a man’s world. According to Ellevest, 99% of investment management firms are owned by white males, with women comprising about 8% of investors. Ellevest hopes to change this by providing financial services “built by women, for women.” Ellevest’s investment algorithm takes into account gender-specific factors such as career and pay gaps, as well as longer lifespans. By Cynthia Bowman Overview Features How It Works...
Elon Musk is now saying that Twitter’s lack of information about its user base represents a “material breach” of the terms of the merger, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing. The news sent shares of Twitter tumbling 3.9% on the morning of June 6. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy Discover: Top 10 Richest People in the World More: The Best Cities To Retire on $2,000 a Month In a letter to Twitter filed with the SEC on June 6, Musk’s lawyers write that “based on Twitter’s behavior to date, and the company’s latest correspondence in particular, Mr....
First it was Tesla. Now it’s SpaceX. The company has announced it is raising prices for rocket launches and its Starlink satellite internet service, citing “excessive levels of inflation” affecting both businesses. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: Inflation Is the Single Most Important Business Problem: Here’s How 5 Small-Business Owners Are Adjusting Find: Elon Musk’s Tweets Will Remain Subject to SEC Approval Per an email obtained by CNBC, SpaceX sent notices to Starlink users and deposit holders noting the higher prices....
The Finance Ministers of the G7 are scheduled to meet tomorrow in person for the first time in almost two years. By Georgina Tzanetos See: How Interest Rates Affect Your Wallet and the Bigger Economic PictureFind: Inflation’s Ups and Downs: How It Impacts Your Wallet The G7 (also known at the Group of Seven) is a group of the world’s seven largest and most-advanced economies. Its members include the United States, Canada, France, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and Germany....
