Dave Ramsey says these are 10 reasons you’re not getting ahead Talk-radio host Dave Ramsey says you can solve your money troubles just as soon as you stop causing them. The money management guru has been doling out his signature blend of tough-love financial advice and Biblical wisdom since 1992. […]
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The 7 worst things people do with stimulus checks
The 7 worst things people do with stimulus checks Unless you haven’t received it yet, the IRS has sent another round of cash your way to help relieve some financial pain from COVID-19 and give the lackluster economy a bit of needed stimulation. Most people will receive a $600 stimulus […]
Editorial: 6 ways the Legislature can make SC better in 2021 | Editorials
State legislators could stay busy this entire year dealing with nothing but the pandemic: deciding how to allocate limited state funding, how to revive the economy, how to make up for all the damage the pandemic has done to children, who should be required to be vaccinated — all alongside preventing legislative […]
COVID-19 upends classrooms and fewer people study to become teachers, but the Class of 2020 are fearless
In early 2020, John Larson, the president of Oregon Education Association, the state’s teacher’s union, was preparing to head to Minneapolis for a national conference on what he and fellow teacher advocates were worried was becoming, as Larson put it, a “crisis:” Too few teachers to meet the needs of […]
Pro-Trump Mob Livestreamed Its Rampage, and Made Money Doing It
A pro-Trump mob storm the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2020. (Erin Schaff/The New York Times) When white nationalist Tim Gionet stormed the U.S. Capitol with a mob of Trump loyalists Wednesday, entering congressional offices and putting his feet up on lawmakers’ furniture, he also chatted live with more than […]
5 Minimalist Investing Tips for 2021 and Beyond
Despite what talking heads on TV, your neighborhood life insurance salesperson, or ads from financial advisory companies would have you believe, you really don’t need a huge variety of financial products. When you make a plan for your finances in 2021, a great first step would be to minimize complexity. […]
iGaming to make waves in 2021. But not in Nevada.
In certain parts of the U.S., placing a bet on a round of slots or roulette is as easy as pulling out a smartphone or booting up a computer. But not in Nevada. Industry watchers say online casinos, also referred to as iCasinos or iGaming, will spread to more markets […]
Here’s When 41 Of The Most Highly Anticipated Movies Will Be Released In 2021
It goes without saying that the year of 2020 threw many curveballs (although 2021 seems to be poised to give last year a run for its money). The pandemic disrupted nearly every facet of our culture including entertainment, with many film and TV releases finding themselves in limbo as studios […]
5 Value Stocks That Will Make You Richer in 2021
Since the end of the Great Recession, growth stocks have been unstoppable. Historically low lending rates have allowed access to cheap capital, which is fueling hiring, innovation, acquisitions, and expansion. But something you might not realize is that, over the long run, value stocks have handily outperformed growth stocks on […]
Here’s where skilled freelancers can find jobs
Jobs for skilled freelancers are booming. And it doesn’t matter whether your skill is in marketing, tech, law, logistics or accounting. Companies are turning to gig platforms to find skilled freelancers to fill a wide array of openings. The pandemic is partly responsible for the change. With COVID-19 leading to […]
Money Management for Kids Pays Off in Adulthood | Family Living
(NewsUSA) – As we enter a new year, it’s not too late to give your children a gift. Consider a gift that lasts a lifetime — financial literacy. The benefits of understanding finances at a young age will contribute to children’s economic success at all stages of life, so it […]
As Democrats Take Over Senate, Personal Finance Hangs in Balance
This week Democratic candidates won both runoff races in Georgia and took control of the U.S. Senate. That marks a sea change in Washington and potentially the financial lives of Americans. With Democrats in control of the White House and Congress for the first time in more than a decade, […]
The Online Broker Race to Zero Fees
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) launched its online investing platform, You Invest Trade, which allows commission-free trading of stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and options, in 2018. When yet another brokerage launched a service that offered free trading, the buzz about the race to zero got louder. This is great news for individual […]
The original Sixties barefoot-chic Caribbean resort that’s still pulling in the jet set
There’s a certain magic to arriving at Little Dix Bay for the first time, by night. After the long haul via Antigua to Tortola, the hotel’s catamaran whisked me over the moonlit waves for the final 25-minute hop to Virgin Gorda, the rum punch and sea breeze on the top […]
Mississippi will double number of vaccination sites
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Gov. Tate Reeves said Friday that the coronavirus vaccine rollout is not going fast enough in Mississippi. He said officials are working behind the scenes to “eliminate roadblocks” so more people can get vaccinated quickly. The Republican governor said the state is planning to double the […]
Wiskirchen leads Boise tech firms Keynetics, ClickBank, Kount
Kount and Keynetics CEO Brad Wiskirchen in a 2011 portrait. Joe Jaszewski Joe Jaszewski / ©Idaho Statesma This story was first published Feb. 2, 2011 and republished Jan. 8, 2021, upon Equifax’s purchase of Kount Inc. Brad Wiskirchen says he’s a fortunate man. At 42, the Boise native runs Keynetics, […]
Governor proposes update to Kentucky’s unemployment system
Governor Andy Beshear wants to use $47.5 million dollars to update the Commonwealth’s unemployment insurance network. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It may be a new year, but some Kentuckians still haven’t received their unemployment benefits after applying last year. Christi Bryson is all too familiar with the state’s unemployment issues. Last […]
Avoid fees on your stimulus payment debit card
(CNN) — A second round of stimulus payments are going out now, and most people are receiving their money either via check or direct deposit. But the Treasury Department has announced that, as was the case the first time around, some Americans will receive their payment in the form […]
Psychiatrist job with USAJobs | 41759494
Duties Summary You could be part of an important initiative to provide mental health care for our nations Veterans! The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs mental health professionals who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who serve our Country. Whatever the job title, every position in […]
How to Use Your Wallet to Help Restaurants
Editorial Independence We want to help you make more informed decisions. Some links on this page — clearly marked — may take you to a partner website and may result in us earning a referral commission. For more information, see How We Make Money. A new round of economic relief […]