This year may be the year of getting back on track financially for many Americans. Fidelity Investments’ 2021 New Year Financial Resolutions Study found that more than two-thirds of adults surveyed experienced a financial setback in 2020. However, 72% of respondents said they expect to be in a better financial […]
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Vegas in your palm: Avoid the Robinhood trading trap
One of the more successful tech startups on Wall Street these days is Robinhood, a phone app that allows inexperienced investors to jump into stock trading. The come-on is that the trades are free. Naturally, there is no free lunch in investing, aside from diversification, as investing legend Burt Malkiel […]
Mum’s ‘game-changing’ space-saving freezer hack will save you time and money
A woman revealed a brilliant freezer space-saving hack that will also save you money and make the weekly food shop much easier. The mum from Australia explained that she clearly labels all of the food she has so that she can see it all at a glance rather than having […]
Joe Biden’s plan for third, $2,000 stimulus checks suddenly looks more possible
TipRanks 2 “Strong Buy” Penny Stocks That Could Deliver Massive Returns There’s a strong feeling growing among investors – of relief – that the new year will feature lower volatility than 2020. That along would be enough to boost spirits, but better yet, there is also a perception that the […]
How to make professional connections online
Carol Chan is a writer for BUILT BY GIRLS, which prepares the next generation of female and non-binary leaders to step into their power and break into their careers. WAVE is the backbone of BUILT BY GIRLS: it’s a 1:1 matching program that connects high school and college students with […]
Here’s how much savings you should have at 40
By 40, you should have an emergency fund and a good amount of retirement savings stowed away. (iStock) By the time you hit age 40, you should have a decent amount of cash saved up — both for emergencies and your future retirement goals. But saving is hard. It takes […]
Worried about online shopping scams? You should be.
Yahoo Life is committed to finding you the best products at the best prices. The products written about here are offered in affiliation with Verizon Media, Yahoo Life’s parent company. You’re shopping online, but is your computer secure? Watch out for scams. (Photo: Getty) If you think you’re safe just […]
20 Steps to Take When Preparing for Retirement
Preparing for retirement doesn’t have to be difficult or complex. Even if you don’t have a detailed plan for retirement in place, taking small steps now can make a big difference as you approach retirement. © (Getty Images) Senior couple in living room Here is how to prepare for retirement: […]
Fabric is making life insurance an easy win for new parents
Adulting is one of those life skills that quietly sneaks up on you when you’re not paying attention. A young adult might start a career, get married, buy a house, have a kid or two — and before they realize it, they’re suddenly hit with some thoughts they likely never […]
10 Ways to Make Money Over Winter Break
While winter break can be a time to relax after a busy semester at college, you might also want to use this time off to replenish your bank account. From working a side gig to selling stuff online, there are many creative ways to make money in the winter, when […]
Joe Biden’s plan for $2,000 stimulus checks suddenly looks more possible
TipRanks 2 “Strong Buy” Penny Stocks That Could Deliver Massive Returns There’s a strong feeling growing among investors – of relief – that the new year will feature lower volatility than 2020. That along would be enough to boost spirits, but better yet, there is also a perception that the […]
Risk Advisory Group COSO Plans More Detailed Recommendations in 2021
The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission—known for its influential, albeit somewhat abstract, risk management guidelines—is looking to provide more practicable advice on managing emerging risks. COSO, whose guidelines are closely followed by public companies and government agencies, has spent recent months publishing more prescriptive advice meant to […]
What are the hidden costs of refinancing a mortgage?
Refinancing your mortgage does come with an upfront cost. Here’s a look at the fees you can expect to encounter. (iStock) Record low refi rates have mortgage borrowers refinancing in droves. In fact, according to the most recent Mortgage Monitor Report from Black Knight, more than 6.4 million homeowners have […]
Can technology save CES? | Ad Age
“We want to make sure that we’re bringing the industry together, and this year was all about giving these companies the platform, just as we would do in Las Vegas,” Foster says. “We wanted to make sure that we gave them that platform, and we tried not to make it […]
3 Top Stocks That’ll Make You Richer in January (and Beyond)
Congratulations, investors: We’ve made it! We survived 2020, which gave us the fastest bear market nosedive in history and the most ferocious rebound rally from a bear market low on record. With a new year comes new opportunities to make money. Although equity valuations appear stretched, there are a handful […]
5 Money Resolutions For The New Year That Can Make You Wealthy
© Provided by BankBazaar.com Photo: Pixabay.com The past year provided us the crucial lesson that nothing is certain in life and we should always be prepared for financial emergencies. So as we enter a new year, let’s acknowledge the importance of money management, and work towards ensuring we are always […]
What to expect in Gov. Mills’ budget
The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set newsroom policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com. Gov. Janet Mills is expected to release details of her proposed budget on Friday. The budget comes as the state continues to deal with […]
Joe Biden’s Democrats Are On The Verge Of A Trifecta. What’s Next?
President-elect Joe Biden’s Democratic Party is on the verge of seizing complete control of the federal government by the skin of its teeth, empowering the party to make progress on key issues but likely hindering its grandest ambitions. While neither race had been officially called by the Associated Press by […]
A Finance Officer & Lash Technician On 26k
Refinery 29 UK Reasons To Be Hopeful About The Climate Fight In 2021 “How dare you!” raged Greta Thunberg to UN climate summit leaders in 2019. “We are in the beginning of a mass extinction, and all you can talk about is money and fairy tales of eternal economic growth.” […]
Where’s your stimulus check? Track your $600 payment online with the IRS
Waiting for your second stimulus check? Use the IRS’ tracking tool to keep tabs on your payment. Sarah Tew/CNET The IRS has about a week a half left to finish sending the second stimulus checks before those who qualify for this new payment run out of time and will need to […]