admin Recently, it has seemed like nothing can stop the stock market. Despite increased volatility related to COVID-19, stocks have more than recovered from last year’s lows. The S&P 500 is up over 60% relative to a year ago, and 22% since January 3, 2020. Despite the sky-high stock market returns of the past few months, … Read more
When you think about investing, you probably think about investing in the stock market. But there are a lot of alternative ways to invest your savings than just stocks, or even mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. Once you have entered the daily life of the average young adult you are introduced to any number of … Read more
The Discover it® Cash Back card is one of the most popular no-annual-fee cash-back credit cards around. In large part, its popularity is due to a tiered rewards program that features a selection of rotating 5% cash-back categories. Spending eligible to earn 5% cash back is capped at $1,500 per quarter across all bonus categories … Read more
Best for no fees Best for integrations Best for freelancers Best for digital tools Opening a business can help you set your own hours, be your own boss, and take advantage of new opportunities to do things your way. At the same time, there are many things your new business needs to grow and be … Read more
There are many ways you can invest your money, from stocks and bonds to gold coins and cryptocurrency. Many investors choose to diversify their portfolios with a collection of gold coins. These investments can be a great way to learn about American history and even potentially turn a profit. If you’ve recently become interested in … Read more
Crypto has been in the news for all the wrong reasons lately thanks to the collapse of FTX and a handful of smaller exchanges. You’d be forgiven for wondering whether the whole sector is living on borrowed time. That question is above my pay grade. What I do know is that not all crypto exchanges … Read more
Poznyakov / Shutterstock.com A night on the town at a great restaurant is one of life’s true pleasures. But a look under the hood of some our favorite meals shows that we sometimes pay a high price for that indulgence. Many beloved meals, beverages and treats at famous chain restaurants are loaded with breathtaking amounts … Read more
pikselstock / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. The benefits of marriage don’t stop at love and companionship. In some situations, marriage can result in more Social Security benefits. If you stay married for at least 10 years, those benefits can last even if you get divorced. But the rules … Read more
insta_photos / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Are you longing for a better work-life balance? You’d love to take the next flexible role that comes along, but realistically, you need a high-paying job to meet your financial needs. And quite honestly, your experience and expertise entitle you to a higher-paying role. … Read more
PaeGAG / Shutterstock.com How much time do you spend on your finances each week? A couple of hours? Or do you rarely spend any time at all? It’s understandable why some of us shy away from getting our hands around our finances. It can appear to be a daunting task. Really, though, the job turns … Read more