5 Minimalist Investing Tips for 2021 and Beyond

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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. […]

5 Value Stocks That Will Make You Richer in 2021

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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

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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 […]

The Online Broker Race to Zero Fees

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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 […]

Mississippi will double number of vaccination sites

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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 […]

Governor proposes update to Kentucky’s unemployment system

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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

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(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

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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

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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 […]