Jonathan Park / Shutterstock.com Housing markets that were the soaring stars during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic are now coming back down to earth, according to real-estate brokerage firm Redfin. Sales also are lagging in markets that are known as technology hubs as widespread layoffs hit that industry, according to a Redfin analysis of … Read more

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Americans are way off-target about how much they will likely earn from Social Security during retirement. But taking one simple step can reduce the degree of the error dramatically, according to new research. People in their 50s and 60s underestimate their future Social Security benefits by an average of $1,896 a year, or 11.5%, according … Read more

Opening a bank account for your kids and becoming a joint account holder is a great way to: Reinforce basic banking concepts that we take for granted, such as adding and withdrawing funds Teach basic budgeting skills and demonstrate the importance of spending less than you earn, a cornerstone of financial responsibility Demonstrate the importance … Read more

Cat Box / Shutterstock.com When you munch on your favorite foods or sip your drink of choice, do you really understand what is going into your body? Sometimes, these foods might contain additives linked to serious health problems, according to Consumer Reports. For that reason, CR has joined forces with the Environmental Working Group to … Read more

There are many sites and apps out there where you get paid to play games, but not all of them are legitimate or worth your time. You might get a few hours of game play in to decompress, but making any real money from it seems far-fetched at best. These games could require that you … Read more

Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Whether you saw it coming or not, a layoff can be devastating. However, a layoff isn’t a stain on your career, nor is it a reflection of your qualifications as a professional. If you’ve just been laid off and are wondering what to do … Read more

Your kid’s first bank account should be a checking account. Some parents opt for a kid-friendly prepaid debit card instead, which isn’t technically a bank account but can perform the same basic functions. Your kid’s second bank account should be a savings account, and it should come close on the heels of the checking account. … Read more

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Everyone wants to be a millionaire. And not just the kind that only has seven figures in total assets if you include your house, retirement funds and a shakedown of your kids to get back all the money you’ve loaned them over the years. That day isn’t coming. But you can still carve out major … Read more