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It’s almost that time of year again: Black Friday holiday shopping season is upon us! Those gearing up to shop may need a few extra tricks up their sleeves this year to receive to maximize their dollars well spent. By Heather Taylor Holiday Spending: Get Top Holiday Shopping and Savings TipsLearn More: If Your Credit Score is Under 740, Make These 4 Moves Whether you’re a seasoned pro when it comes to Black Friday or looking for a few ways to stick to your budget, this prep advice will help you fight inflation and get gifts for everyone on your wish list....

Like most states, Massachusetts keeps a set monthly schedule for when Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients get their benefits. SNAP benefits in the Bay State are deposited into your account over the first 14 days of each month based on the last digit of your Social Security number. By Vance Cariaga Food Stamps: States Extending SNAP Emergency Allotment Money Through October 2022Inflation Relief Checks: Are Payments Coming to Your State?...

By Gabrielle Olya Have a Small Business That You’d Like to See Highlighted? Nominate Them Here In this edition of our Small Business Spotlight series, we’re featuring Melmo’s Dog Treats, a woman-owned, all-natural, handmade, locally sourced dog biscuit business based in Philadelphia. Here, we chat with owner Melissa Morales about how she made the transition from people food to dog food, the advantages small businesses have over big-box stores and how she used the pandemic as an opportunity to improve her offerings....

It’s (almost) time to start the weekend! Catch up on today’s top financial stories now before you head out. See you on Monday! By Heather Taylor The Big Lead: Gas Prices Are Falling Nationwide, Except in These States Analysts say that recent nationwide declines in gas prices come from lower demand at the pump and a drop in crude oil prices, The Wall Street Journal reports. However, not every state is seeing big price drops....

‘Tis the season … for holiday movies! By George Malone After the stockings are hung by the chimney with care, and all the chestnuts have been roasted on an open fire, watching a holiday film is often a big tradition this time of year. See: The Richest Celebrity From Every StateBig Moneymakers: 15 Highest-Grossing Actors of All Time From classics such as “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas” to newer hits like “A Bad Moms Christmas,” plenty of holiday flicks are available on TV and streaming services, or even DVDs....

When was the last time you made a bill payment over the phone? Chances are you might call a service provider or utility company if you don’t feel confident you can make your payment on time or if you’re already past the due date and are trying to get caught up. Aside from these circumstances, what are some other ways you can save money by making a payment over the phone?...

Fox News correspondent-at-large Geraldo Rivera is worth $20 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. At 78 years old, Rivera’s news and entertainment career spans six decades. WealthyPersons estimated his current salary at $2.5 million. By Dawn Allcot See: Feel Rich With the Wealth You HaveFind: PR Nightmares That Cost Celebrities Big Bucks Early TV Journalism Career Geraldo Rivera first garnered fame and awards reporting on the deaths of John Lennon and Elvis Presley, according to Celebrity Net Worth....

Both self-help gurus and celebrated CEOs are known for preaching the importance of an “abundance mindset” versus a “poverty mindset” or a “scarcity mentality.” If you aren’t familiar, an abundance mindset means approaching situations with the perspective that you have infinite resources, while a poverty mindset means you operate with the belief that you don’t have enough or are always running low on what you need. By Nicole Spector Explore: 15 Smart Savings Tips You Can Start TodayLearn: 6 Steps You Should Take To Increase Your Financial Confidence...

Using a credit card is typically a seamless experience — but there are some issues that may pop up from time to time. Fortunately, these mishaps are usually easy to bounce back from. By Gabrielle Olya Here’s a look at some of the most common credit card mishaps and how to handle them. You Lose Your Credit Card We’ve all been there — we open our wallet to pull out our credit card and see that it’s no longer there....

If there’s an upside to the Federal Reserve’s aggressive interest rate hikes this year — other than their potential to ease inflation — it’s that interest rates for savings accounts are rising as well. That includes certificates of deposit (CDs), which typically offer higher returns than regular savings accounts. By Vance Cariaga Retirement at Any Age: Get Retirement Tips That Fit Every Stage of LifeLooking To Diversify in a Bear Market?...

Several states are offering their residents inflation relief checks ranging in amounts from $50 to $1,700. If you’ll be receiving money from your state, you should consider the options you have for its use and determine the best plan of action for you and your wallet. By Gabrielle Olya Stimulus Checks: Mark These Dates on Your Calendar NowSee: States Whose Economies Are Failing vs. States Whose Economies Are Thriving Here’s what experts say are the best ways to use your inflation relief check....

Robinhood released its first quarter earnings on April 28, revealing that revenue decreased 43%. Following the news, the stock took a huge hit, and was down 10.4% in pre-market trading April 29. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: 10 Dollar Store Items That Aren’t Even Worth the BuckFind: 6 Household Staples That Are a Waste of Money The stock is down 45% year-to-date. The shares have fallen 73% since its July 2021 initial public offering, and 86% from its record of $70....

Social Security scams have been on the rise recently, and some experts say it’s only going to get worse as 2022 progresses. Scams range from mail fraud to callers pretending to be Social Security officials creating an urgent need for your personal information over the phone. If you receive a phone call from someone claiming there’s a problem with your Social Security number or account, here’s how you can protect yourself....

In response to the economic devastation caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Congress authorized a series of stimulus payments for Americans in 2020 and 2021. By John Csiszar As they were sent out in the midst of global upheaval, many Americans gladly accepted them without fully understanding the ultimate ramifications. The good news is that Congress sent out the payments with no strings attached. Here’s what you’ll need to know when you file your return for tax year 2022....

A recent TradingPedia study found that among the different occupations, management positions continue to have the largest gender wage gap. Women in management earned an average of $1,265 per week compared to $1,743 for men in similar positions, i.e. male executives are being paid 38% more than female execs. The study also found that the highest-earning 10% of male employees holding an advanced degree earned at least $4,527 per week, which compares with $3,039 per week for the highest-earning 10% of female employees with an advanced degree....

What if the main contributor to the United States’ labor shortage isn’t the “Great Resignation” — people willingly leaving the workforce to take some time away before one day returning — but the Great Retirement, in which people leave the workforce for good? By Vance Cariaga See: Why Is the US Short on Everything?Find: How to Refinance a Mortgage That’s one of the key points in a recent research note from Goldman Sachs....

America is in the midst of the “Great Resignation.” Workers are leaving their jobs in record numbers, with the figure approaching 3.9 million in July, U.S. News & World Report reported. This is leaving businesses scrambling to replace employees — oftentimes at a major cost to them. By Gabrielle Olya Read: 5 Alternatives To Quitting in the Post-Pandemic Great ResignationSee: Amazing Perks These 10 Companies Offer Employees “The real cost of turnover is often estimated to be 33% to two times the employee’s annual salary, depending on the complexity of the position,” said Edie Goldberg, president at E....

The Elon Musk-Twitter deal moved further into uncertainty on May 17 after the Tesla CEO said he might scrap his planned $44 billion buyout of the social media company unless it can prove that bots make up less than 5% of its users. Twitter shares fell in pre-market trading after sinking more than 8% on Monday. By Vance Cariaga Explore: Stimulus Updates To Know for Spring 2022Compare: 13 Best Items To Buy in Bulk at Sam’s Club This Summer...

What at first seemed like good news, is over now. The recent bump in workers’ wages has been wiped out by unrelenting inflation, with the Department of Labor reporting that top-line inflation for October hit almost 1%. By Georgina Tzanetos Poll: Is Inflation Affecting How You Spend Your Money?Find: Tax Brackets 2022: How Much Will You Pay Based on Latest IRS Inflation Adjustments? Last Friday, the DOL reported that average hourly earnings increased ....

In need of a fast package of hot dog buns, Hamburger Helper or diapers in under 30 minutes? Don’t worry, Walmart has the solution for you. The company announced it will expand its drone delivery services to 34 sites by the end of the year, potentially reaching 4 million US households across six states. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy Discover: 10 States That Receive the Most Social Security More: 10 Dollar Store Items That Aren’t Even Worth the Buck...