adriaticfoto / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Point2. The year debuted with news of nationwide layoffs and increased concerns surrounding inflation and the rising cost of living. And, with January already gone, one thing is certain: It’s getting harder and harder to sing “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” and actually mean it. … Read more

Getting free stocks may seem too good to be true, but it’s actually possible! There are various ways to earn free stocks through sign-up bonuses, referral programs, and promotions offered by brokers or financial companies. Investing in stocks can be a great way to begin your investment portfolio, or even add to it for a … Read more

Jim Barber / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on NewRetirement. “The ceiling is falling! The ceiling is falling!” It is hard to know if the news of the debt ceiling is akin to Chicken Little’s misunderstanding or an actual looming crisis. (In the story of Chicken Little, an acorn hits her head and … Read more

NaMong Productions / Shutterstock.com The countdown to the tax deadline has begun: This year, Tax Day is April 18. Millions of people take a DIY approach to taxes, and we can help with that. Money Talks News has a lot of articles on tax topics. If you’re having trouble with tax debt, we can also … Read more

As the world of online trading continues to expand, the need for reliable and efficient online brokers has become more important than ever. In this article, we will take a closer look at some of the best online brokers available in the market today, including Charles Schwab, Fidelity Investments, TD Ameritrade, Robinhood, E-Trade, Interactive Brokers, … Read more

Using hearing aids helps people listen to the world around them. But recent research also suggests these medical devices can stave off dementia. A review of more than two dozen studies, published in the American Medical Association journal JAMA Neurology, concluded that older adults who have hearing loss and use hearing aids were 19% less … Read more

M-Production / Shutterstock.com Self-checkout lanes became more popular during the COVID-19 pandemic because of the lack of cashier-to-customer contact. And it’s not just grocery stores that have us scanning and bagging our own purchases. Home-improvement stores and discount-store chains such as Target, Walmart and even Costco are among those businesses where you might find self-checkout … Read more

wavebreakmedia / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it seemed like everything found a way to exist in a no-contact, digital space, including health care. From telehealth to online pharmacies, it was now easier than ever to get medical care and advice from the comfort and … Read more

They say the only things guaranteed in life are death and taxes. Neither option seems super great, but when it comes to taxes, a certified public accountant (CPA) can help ease your fears.  Every April, tax time comes around. Every CPA on the planet is swamped with individuals and businesses needing to file their taxes … Read more

Nutlegal Photographer / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on NewRetirement. Your brain is not necessarily set up in a way that makes it easy to plan a secure retirement. You have cognitive biases, faulty ways of thinking that are unfortunately hardwired into your brain and work against you. Behavioral finance and behavioral economics … Read more