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The tax filing deadline — April 18 — is looming, but many crypto investors seem to be ill-prepared to file taxes on their earnings, according to a new survey. This knowledge gap can lead to inaccurately filed tax returns, potentially resulting in crypto investors paying too much or too little in tax. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy Discover: 9 Bills You Should Never Put on Autopay More: 8 Best Cryptocurrencies To Invest In for 2022...

The holiday season is in full swing. Money worries can be the biggest causes of stress this time of the year, but as you start to spend more on gifts, travel and food, you have the chance to maximize your rewards every time you use your credit card. By Josephine Nesbit Explore: 6 Best Ways To Start Financially Preparing for 2023 — Even Over the HolidaysFind: If Your Credit Score Is Under 740, Make These 4 Moves Now...

Anyone who has bought a home, or even thought about it, in the past 15 years probably remembers the devastating effects of the housing bubble crash and subsequent foreclosure crisis that predicated the Great Recession in 2008-09. By Jordan Rosenfeld “People who couldn’t pay their mortgages lost more than 6 million houses, adding extra inventory to a market when unemployment negatively impacted demand,” said Bruce Mohr, senior investment advisor, and credit consultant at Fair Credit....

On the first day of 2022, the minimum wage in Arizona increased by 65 cents to $12.80 per hour. Overtime wages, to be paid for any hours worked over the standard 40-hour work week, are set at a minimum of 1.5 times the standard hourly rate. That brings the minimum wage for overtime hours in Arizona to $19.20 an hour. By Thomas Streissguth Federal Minimum Wage Exemptions Local Minimum Wages Employee Assistance By an Arizona state law known as the Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act, the state’s minimum wage increases each year to match the rise in the Consumer Price Index....

The People’s Bank of China reiterated its tough stance on cryptos today, announcing on its website that all crypto-related activities are illegal. The announcement sent Bitcoin tumbling 5.5% at $41,000, while Ether was down 8.4%, at $2,824 this morning, according to CoinMarketCap. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: Experts Say Market Correction Is Opportunity for Young Investors To ‘Buy the Dip’Find: 10 Cheap Cryptocurrencies To Check Out The statement on the bank’s website notes that it aims to “further prevent risks of hype in virtual currency transactions....

Like many retailers during this year of soaring inflation, BJ’s Wholesale Club is putting its focus on value for Black Friday by slashing prices on items that could save you hundreds of dollars off the normal price. By Vance Cariaga Holiday Spending: Get Top Holiday Shopping and Savings TipsCheck Out: If Your Credit Score Is Under 740, Make These 4 Moves Now BJ’s announced some of its Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals in a Nov....

Despite the huge economic impact on cryptocurrency following China’s latest regulations making them illegal, there is still good crypto news to be had. A “dormant” Bitcoin wallet, which had an initial value of $8,000, has been activated after 9 years of inactivity, with a value of almost $30 million at the time of the re-activation. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy Follow Along: Bitcoin Crashes, China Bans Everything Crypto and More To Start Your WeekendKeep Up: Fed ‘Working Proactively’ To Issue Its Own Digital Dollar — Could It Topple Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies?...

After the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, digital wallets like Apple Pay have become increasingly popular. Since they facilitate cashless payments, most major retail chains have adopted these payment methods for easier checkout. By Suchetana Bhattacharyea Walmart and Apple Pay Accepted Payment Methods Walmart Pay vs. Apple Pay Using Walmart Pay Walmart is one of the biggest names in the retail sector. The reasonable prices and numerous outlets throughout the USA make it a very popular option for many people....

If you’re worried about money, you’re not alone. Many Americans are having to deal with financial stress and uncertainty at this difficult time. The pandemic has brought on feelings of financial futility — and the war in Ukraine, sky-high inflation, and soaring housing and rental costs have done nothing to lessen feelings of financial anxiety. By David Nadelle Live Blog Updates: SNAP (Food Stamps) and Social Security Benefits Find: 11 Places Where Cost of Living Is Still Low, Despite Inflation...

If Santa Claus didn’t have to hop across oceans to deliver his toys, he might find it cheaper to park his sleigh this Christmas and drive a car instead. Gas prices continue to move lower ahead of the peak holiday driving season, having fallen by 13 cents a gallon over the last week alone. By Vance Cariaga Holiday Spending: Get Top Holiday Shopping and Savings TipsTake a Look Back: 2022 Year in Review...

Google Play Points is a program that lets Android users earn rewards for purchasing apps, games and books on the Google Play Store and completing other qualifying activities. Keep reading to find out how the rewards program works and how you can use it to help you save money. By Suchetana Bhattacharyea How To Earn Levels Redemption Options How To Join When Points Expire How To Earn Google Play Points Once you join the Google Play Points program, you can start earning points from all the purchases you make from your account....

In an effort to alleviate the labor crunch in the U.K. and bring top talent to the area, a new visa allows new graduates from 20 prestigious U.S. colleges to move to the U.K. without a job offer in place. By Dawn Allcot Discover: 20 Best Places To Live on Only a Social Security Check More: 22 Side Gigs That Can Make You Richer Than a Full-Time Job The “High Potential Individual” visa allows alumni who have graduated from one of the schools on the list in the past five years to live (and work) in the U....

Even though it takes approximately 6.8 months to build a new house, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, choosing to go this route comes with plenty of advantages. By Cynthia Measom Cost Of Building A House Things To Consider “Building new is almost always better as you can customize it for how you and your family live, and you get to use the most modern building practices,” said Ben Neely of Riverbend Homes....

The amount you are eligible to receive depends on a number of factors like income and the number and ages of dependents. Here’s everything you need to know. By Georgina Tzanetos See: How Is the Child Tax Credit Calculated? Find Out Before the First Payment on July 15 Find: IRS Updates Child Tax Credit Direct Deposit Portal In order to receive the full benefit amount of $3,600, you will need to meet the income threshold of $75,000 or under for single filers and claim dependents from 5 years of age and under....

Travis Kelce, born in Westlake, Ohio, in 1989, has played 10 NFL seasons, all as a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. Following his college career at the University of Cincinnati, the Chiefs selected him in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft. During his time in Kansas City, the Chiefs have won seven straight AFC West titles and played in two Super Bowls, winning one. By Jami Farkas See Our List: 100 Most Influential Money ExpertsAdvice: 3 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000More: 25 Sneaky Car Dealership Tricks To Avoid at All Costs...

If you’re married, there are a couple of things you and your spouse can do to make sure you’re getting the most out of any Social Security benefits. As a reminder, your personal Social Security benefit is dependent on how many years you worked — and how much you earned. By Georgina Tzanetos What you can do aside from considering your personal earnings record, however, is take advantage of other benefits afforded to married individuals....

More Americans might start ordering electric vehicles as gas prices continue their climb into the stratosphere. However, that doesn’t mean their cars will be delivered any time soon. Like the rest of the auto industry, the EV industry has been plagued by supply-chain issues that have led to delays getting new vehicles into the hands of buyers. By Vance Cariaga See: Could Surging Gas Prices Lead to Higher EV Sales? Here’s What You Should KnowFind: Record Gas Prices Obliterate Uber and Lyft Drivers’ Take-Home Pay — And They Are Not Being Compensated...

Mark Cuban sold Broadcast.com to Yahoo for $5.7 billion in 1999. He is now a serial entrepreneur, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, long-time “Shark Tank” Shark, executive producer and bestselling author. He currently oversees Mark Cuban Companies, which encompasses companies across numerous industries ranging from healthcare to AI. Cuban boasts over 11 million followers across his social media platforms. By Gabrielle Olya What’s the one piece of money advice you wish every person would follow?...

Cryptocurrency is frequently in the news for the massive returns it has provided to some investors. By John Csiszar Bitcoin, the oldest and largest cryptocurrency by market cap, began trading at mere pennies in 2009 but now sits at about $32,000, for an annualized growth rate of over 100% per year. Shiba Inu posted even more dramatic gains in 2021, gaining an unfathomable 49 million percent. Crypto on the GO: Check out our new crypto hub page for the latest news and features Find Out: 6 Signs You Can’t Afford To Retire...

Maybe you’re planning a big move just when the local real estate swings from a seller’s to a buyer’s market. Maybe you have a spare bedroom or guest house you never use. Or maybe you have a grand vision for flipping that garage into the coziest Airbnb. By Bridget Murray Whatever the case, if you’re considering renting out your current home or property you own, you’ll want to be ready for everything that entails....