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Teenagers often begin their working careers with a summer job. Whether they decide to work at the summer camp where they spent so many of their earlier years or grab some hours at their favorite fast food place, a summer job is a great way to build responsibility and earn money for summer fun (or college savings)! By Dawn Allcot See: Teens & Taxes: How To Help Your Teen Choose and Set Up a Bank Account During Tax Season Find: Teens & Taxes: Does Your Teen Need To File Taxes for Their Part-time Job?...

The federal trade gap seems like it’s something that you shouldn’t have to worry about as a consumer or investor. After all, you’re already bombarded with daily headlines about out-of-control inflation, a falling stock market, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the Federal Reserve raising interest rates. Isn’t that enough to worry about? While the truth is that these headline items do have a larger and more immediate impact on your personal finances, the federal trade gap is a lingering concern behind all of the current noise....

A financial plan goes beyond budgeting for regular expenses. It’s the process of managing short- and long-term finances. Taking good financial planning steps now can mean the difference between achieving your financial goals and living paycheck to paycheck. By Karen Doyle Certified Financial Planners follow a set of steps to create recommendations for their clients. With some modifications, you can use the same process to develop your own financial plan....

A Colorado law requiring employers to include pay ranges in job postings is having unexpected detrimental consequences for residents of the state, as many companies are now excluding them in job postings. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: Top 20 Companies for Remote Work in 2021Find: What Will Happen to These Cities If Remote Work Becomes the Norm? The state’s Equal Pay For Equal Work Act went into effect January 1st, 2021, aiming to address the gender wage gap....

The bidding wars and above-list sale prices that defined last year’s red-hot housing market forced frustrated buyers to the sidelines, where they would have to wait until the market cooled in 2022. By Andrew Lisa Unfortunately for them, the new year did not bring any magic. Find Out: 8 Remote Jobs That Pay at Least $20 Per HourUber Lost and Found Index 2022: The Strangest (and Most Common) Items People Leave Behind...

Salary is an important consideration for job seekers, but it’s not something you’ll see advertised on a lot of online job postings. The vast majority of postings don’t include salary ranges, which has become a major gripe for those searching for work. By Vance Cariaga See: Top 9 Highest Paying Bank Jobs Find: You Don’t Need a 4-Year Degree To Land These 10 Remote Jobs That might change as more state and local governments require companies to disclose pay ranges on job listings, CNN reported — and as more companies use salary listings as a way to lure workers in a tight labor market....

In 2011, Alex Morgan was the youngest player on the World Cup roster when she scored two clutch goals, one in the semis and one in the finals. By Andrew Lisa Alex Morgan Net Worth: $3 Million The decade that followed would enshrine Morgan as one of history’s greatest scorers. She scored her 100th goal in 2019 and recently won the bronze in Tokyo. One of the most marketable woman athletes in the world across all sports, she signed a deal to become the first woman on the cover of the EA FIFA video game series in 2015, according to Adweek....

You don’t need to wait until Nov. 25 to find great deals on toys. Many retailers, including Walmart and Target, have rolled out early toy deals that you can shop right now. By Gabrielle Olya Holiday Spending: Get Top Holiday Shopping and Savings Tips Advice: If Your Credit Score Is Under 740, Make These 4 Moves Now Here’s a look at some of the amazing toy deals you can get ahead of Black Friday this year....

Everyone loves to don a fresh-off-the-rack suit or dress — but frankly unlovable are the costs of new clothes and the environmental impacts of discarding old ones. With the rise of fast fashion, we’re more avid consumers of clothing than ever before. According to data from Kantar, consumers are keeping their clothing today for roughly half as long as they did just 15 years ago, with the idea being that stuff is disposable (so who cares), and getting under 10 wears out of a garment is good enough....

Black Friday was once considered the “busiest shopping day of the year.” Deal seekers across the country would flock to stores hoping to save big on everything from electronics to furniture. By Crystal Mayer Holiday Spending: Get Top Holiday Shopping and Savings Tips Find Out: If Your Credit Score Is Under 740, Make These 4 Moves Now As the years went on, Black Friday shopping started earlier and earlier, until it crept into the Thanksgiving holiday, with some retailers opening their doors before the pumpkin pie was served....

By Heather Taylor While traveling prices are up, travel itself has not increased to the point where it’s not feasible for families to travel together. The dream family vacation is still alive and well. It just means travelers need to exercise their financial savvy en route to their destination. Use these financial hacks to afford a family vacation and stick to your budget. Book All Flights and Hotels a Year in Advance Generally, most families planning vacations are recommended to schedule travel in advance....

A new year is often a chance for a fresh start. It is a moment to take a look at what you have achieved in the past and what you hope to accomplish in the future. That’s what makes it a great time to decide to get your finances in order so that you can find stability and independence. By Crystal Mayer Be Prepared: 6 Shakeups to Social Security Expected in the New YearDiscover: How To Invest In Precious Metals To Protect Your RetirementFind Out: 10 Things To Stop Buying in 2023...

By Vance Cariaga Live Updates: Financial Trends, Money News and MoreFind: What Is a Bear Market vs. Bull Market? With ongoing supply chain issues, as well, this year’s Prime Day could mean big changes for consumers and businesses alike. For sellers, it might mean offering even bigger deals, discounts and promotions to attract weary consumers — something that could save Prime members a lot of money. 1. Consumers Are Spending Less A recent JungleScout survey of 950 U....

If you owe fourth-quarter estimated taxes for the 2021 tax year, time is running out to get the payment in and avoid a penalty. The deadline is Tuesday, January 18 for those who file estimated taxes because of income from self-employment, independent contracting, investments, small businesses, side gigs and similar work. By Vance Cariaga See: Missed the Tax Deadline? Here’s What To DoFind: 22 Side Gigs That Can Make You Richer Than a Full-Time Job...

The constant noise and uncertainty around Elon Musk’s $44 billion Twitter deal is threatening his financing for the acquisition of the social media platform. Indeed, efforts to secure the financing have been put on hold, according to multiple reports. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy ‘Live Richer’ Podcast: How To Get Free Rent and Retire EarlyFind: Here’s How Much Cash You Need Stashed if a National Emergency Happens This led to Musk’s lawyers sending a letter to Twitter, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on June 6, saying “based on Twitter’s behavior to date, and the company’s latest correspondence in particular, Mr....

It’s important to know gift limitations and the tax treatment of gifts ahead of the holiday season. Before you give, and receive, it’s a good idea to plan ahead so you’re not in trouble with the IRS come tax time. By Georgina Tzanetos Holiday Spending: Get Top Holiday Shopping and Savings TipsSee: How To Gift Your Children A House Without Major Tax Ramifications What Does the IRS Consider a Gift? Any transfer to an individual, either directly or indirectly, where full consideration (meaning money or money’s worth) is not received in return....

Americans’ optimism regarding their employer’s business outlook in the next six months has dropped sharply, hitting its lowest level since the beginning of the pandemic, according to a new survey. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: Here’s How Much Cash You Need Stashed if a National Emergency HappensFind: 6 Signs You Can’t Afford To Retire The LinkedIn’s Workforce Confidence survey showed that employer confidence now stands at just +28 on a scale of +100 indicating most optimistic and -100 indicating most pessimistic....

In 2020, when the pandemic had us afraid to go to the grocery store, Instacart became our savior. From the safe comforts of our own home, with our phones in hand, the Instacart app was a contactless way to buy the staples we needed and have them delivered to our front door or put in the car trunk if we picked up an order at the store. By Jami Farkas Discover: 13 Best Items To Buy in Bulk at Sam’s Club This Summer Also See: 8 Best Food Products To Buy at Costco...

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) said that the nation’s GDP will grow by 3.1% in 2022, driven by strong gains in consumer spending on service, according to its Budget and Economic Outlook report, released May 25. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy Social Security Schedule: When June 2022 Benefits Will Be SentFind: Social Security Payments Need to Be $540 More Today To Equal Value in 2000 The CBO also expects elevated inflation to persist in 2022 because of “the combination of strong demand and restrained supply in the markets for goods, services, and labor,” but then subside as supply disruptions dissipate, energy prices decline, and less accommodative monetary policy takes hold....

Home prices in the United States continue to drop amid a slowdown in demand tied partly to rising mortgage rates, but homes are still less affordable now than at any time in the past 30 years. For potential buyers, it means paying close attention to their budgets before putting in an offer. By Vance Cariaga On Monday, the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index reported an 18.0% annual gain in June....