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Not all meme stocks are created equal, and Bed Bath & Beyond is out to prove as much. The once-troubled home goods retailer — which many investors are betting against by short-selling the stock — offered a fairly rosy outlook for the rest of the year after it beat fiscal first-quarter revenue estimates but fell short on earnings. By Vance Cariaga See: Retail Sales Dropped 1.3% in May as Consumers Focus on Travel and EntertainmentFind: Signs We’re Bouncing Back: 6 Ways Americans’ Spending Has Changed Since Last Year...

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has proposed a rule that would ban companies from entering or attempting to enter a non-compete agreement with a worker. The rule banning non-compete clauses in contracts would apply to independent contractors or gig workers as well as W-2 employees. By Dawn Allcot See: New Job Seekers in 2023 May Have an Advantage With These 5 ‘Soft Skills’Find Out: How to Shift Careers in a Changing Economy...

In the wake of natural disasters, scammers are known to seek out victims amongst the wreckage. From home contractors who don’t deliver what they promise to fraudulent charities and even outright theft, it’s especially important to be vigilant after disasters such as hurricanes, floods, earthquakes and tornadoes. By Dawn Allcot Social Security Scams: 3 Common Requests and How To Report Them Zelle Facebook Marketplace Scam: How To Recognize and Avoid This Scam...

If you want to retire early to do some traveling or to spend quality time with your family, you’ll need to create a plan that will result in you becoming financially independent. By Cynthia Bowman Financial Independence 3 Ways To Manage a Budget Setting Goals Staying out of debt and building your net worth are two actions that can help you gain financial independence and increase your chances of successfully retiring early....

We spend so much time worrying about money, where it’s coming from, how much things cost and whether we can afford the things we need, much less want, we don’t always stop to consider that money is, inherently, interesting. For National Trivia Day we took a closer look at money facts that might make you gasp, laugh and shake your head. By Jordan Rosenfeld There Was Once a $10,000 Bill The Million-Dollar Penny Salt Was Once a Form of Currency There’s No Paper in Your Money Counterfeiters’ Secret Trick What the Secret Service Has To Do With Money Don’t Throw Away Your Damaged Dollars Depression Era Currency Pennies in Your Garden Deter Pests Save More: 21 Items That Are Always Cheaper at CostcoCut These Costs: Unplug These Appliances That Hike Up Your Electricity Bill...

If the Great Resignation truly changed the game — if it empowered workers to abandon their bosses in search of deeper professional fulfillment without consequences — then job-hopping shouldn’t count against you the way it did pre-pandemic, right? By Andrew Lisa The Future of Finances: Gen Z & How They Relate to MoneyAdvice: 5 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000 The Herd Mentality Cost a Lot of People Good Jobs The sentiments that fueled the Great Resignation were there long before the pandemic....

For many millennials — and even some younger members of Gen X — the 1990s were a blur of PC-based games and Nintendo cartridges. The rise of first-person shooters like Quake and Doom and the introduction of the first Pokemon games — Red and Blue — for Nintendo gave this generation plenty of diversity in their game play. By Dawn Allcot About NFT Gaming Aavegotchi CryptoKitties Metalands My DeFi Pet Axie Infinity The Sandbox Gods Unchained Splinterlands Zed Run Final Fantasy provided immersive worlds and awe-inspiring graphics....

Oil prices fell to their lowest levels since January 2022 as a series of interest rate hikes around the world raised fears of a global recession, which would likely lead to lower demand for fuel. By Vance Cariaga See: Everything’s Bigger in Texas — Including Taxes, Which Are Outpacing CaliforniaFind: Unplug These Appliances That Hike Up Your Electricity Bill The price of West Texas Intermediate sank below $80 a barrel on Sept....

As compared to other developed nations, critics often claim that the U.S. government does not offer enough support in the form of paid leave for new parents or those caring for ill, injured or disabled relatives. While the decades-old Family Medical Leave Act provides job protection to new parents, adoptive parents or foster parents within the first year of the event — and to those caring for relatives — it doesn’t provide pay....

Pinnacle Bank Overview Pinnacle Bank is a regional bank with 75 locations in Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri. Its 66 branches in Nebraska are the most of any bank in the state. Pinnacle Bank is part of Pinnacle Bancorp, which has 161 locations in eight states. By Karen Doyle Overview Features Comparable Options Checking Accounts 4.7 Savings Accounts 4.5 Breadth of Products 4.5 Banking Experience 4.7 Pros Free checking and savings accounts with low minimum balances Interest rate on the basic savings account is good A wide range of services means you can do all your banking here Online and mobile banking, external transfers and Zelle Cons Basic accounts have minimum deposit requirements ATM charges may not be reimbursed In addition to the Free Checking Account and PinnSavings Account, Pinnacle Bank has other savings and checking options, as well as home and auto loans, certificates of deposit, health savings accounts and wealth management services through Pinnacle Wealth Management....

Retail investing is becoming more than just a hobby. With the massive gains made by some amateur investors in 2021’s GME frenzy, more and more folks are looking to get in on the action. Trading stocks, exchange-traded funds and cryptocurrency is an engaging pastime as well as a legitimate way to grow wealth thanks to the accessible nature of digital trading platforms. By Emily Cahill About Robinhood and E-Trade Features Fees Mobile Apps Digital investment options have exploded over recent years, subverting the need to hire a broker....

For those unaware, April 18 is the deadline for filing 2021 tax returns. For some taxpayers, it is also the date when their first estimated quarterly tax payment is due. By David Nadelle Discover: The Best and Worst Things To Buy Generic More: 9 Best Small Business Ideas To Make Money From Home Estimated quarterly tax payments are “pay-as-you-go” installments made throughout the year on income that hasn’t had withholdings taken by an employer....

If you’re an investor looking for capital appreciation, the stock market has always been a top choice. However, in recent years, two new areas for investment have unlocked exciting new opportunities for risk-tolerant investors. By John Csiszar Find: The Best Cities To Retire on $2,000 a Month See: 10 Reasons You Should Claim Social Security Early The metaverse and cryptocurrency, while related, are distinct asset classes that carry the potential for high returns in exchange for the risk of losing everything....

A new initiative seeks to help those who are struggling to get fresh produce and vegetables delivered to their home through their healthcare benefits, if qualified, or through Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. By Dawn Allcot See: Social Security: Rising Cost of Eggs, Milk and Bacon Render COLA Boost WorthlessFind: Don’t Qualify for SNAP? The Commodity Supplemental Food Program Could Help Seniors Get Food The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has long recognized that eating fruits and vegetables can help reduce the risk of obesity and many diseases associated with weight gain and obesity, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and even some forms of cancer....

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — the largest federal nutrition assistance program, which provides benefits to eligible low-income individuals and families via an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card — has been subject to several scams. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy Food Stamps Schedule: When Can I Anticipate October 2022 SNAP Payments? See Why: This Credit Score Mistake Could Be Costing Millions of Americans Indeed, just like any other debit or credit cards, these cards are not immune to fraudsters....

Inflation started to cool down in July, but a non-profit advocacy group still said that it anticipates the highest Social Security cost-of living-adjustment (COLA) since 1981. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: Consumer Price Index Shows Inflation Cooling in July to 8.5% Primarily From Decreasing Gas PricesFind: 7 Surprisingly Easy Ways To Reach Your Retirement Goals Mary Johnson, a Social Security and Medicare policy analyst for The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), said in an emailed statement that based on new Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) data through July, it appears the COLA for 2023 will be 9....

The pandemic has changed what retirement looks like for many Americans. Some were forced to push back their plans to retire, others took advantage of the bizarre lull in workplace activity to call it a day sooner and retired ahead of their previous target date. Now, as many Americans have resumed their normal lives, retirement plans may be falling in line with a trend we saw well before COVID-19 began: Americans want to retire early — at or around 62, according to a survey from Natixis Investment Managers....

Since its debut in 1984, “Jeopardy!” has become one of the nation’s most popular and beloved trivia game shows. More than 8,000 episodes have aired and millions of Americans have watched with bated breath as brainy guests take a stab at answering cerebral and often obscure questions. The pressure is on, the stakes are high and it’s a thrill to blurt out the correct answers from home — especially when contestants get it wrong....

Although many companies plan to return to the office soon (if they have not already), not all employees are ready for the transition back. A 2021 FlexJobs survey found that 65% of respondents want to remain full-time remote workers and 58% said they would search for a new job if they can’t continue working from home post-pandemic. By Gabrielle Olya Find Out: 22 Side Gigs That Can Make You Richer Than a Full-Time JobSee: The 26 Highest-Paying Jobs That Let You Work From Home...

By Gabrielle Olya Whether you are starting a new job at a new company or have been offered a promotion at work, it’s always in your best interest to negotiate your salary — chances are, there is some wiggle room in the company’s budget for your role, but you won’t know unless you ask. Of course, this is much easier said than done. Negotiating your salary can be uncomfortable, so it’s best to go into the conversation totally prepared so that you can be confident with your ask....