Money
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8 Genius Moves to Make When the Price of Everything Is Going Up
You check your grocery receipt, and the total is relentless. Gas prices fluctuate, utility bills are creeping higher, and the cost of everyday essentials has stretched the average family’s budget to the breaking point. Meanwhile, wages just aren’t keeping up with the rising cost of living. The writing is on the wall — if you want to protect your wallet,…
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Earn Extra Cash With These 9 High-Paying Side Gigs
Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com The economy may experience its ups and downs, but you can still snag a high-paying part-time job. Part-time jobs are great for many reasons. Maybe they provide supplemental income that will help you reach your financial goals faster. Or, that’s what works best for you as a student or a parent. From tutoring to food delivery, we…
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Mike Black Chose to Be Homeless to Prove He Could Build a $1 Million Business From Nothing in One Year. Guess What Happened
When successful businessman Mike Black walked away from his wealth in 2020, his goal was incredibly ambitious. He voluntarily froze access to his money, temporarily stepped away from his lucrative network, and set out to live on the street in Austin, Texas. His actual wealth was perfectly safe. He retained his financial infrastructure — including an active cellphone plan and…
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10 Must-Review Items Before Sending Your 2025 Taxes to the IRS
Ground Picture / Shutterstock.com Tax season is in full swing! You’ve likely either already prepared your tax return or it’s patiently waiting as part of your financial to-do list in the upcoming weeks. Whether you receive professional assistance or not, getting your taxes in order can be a daunting and difficult task given the many federal and state complexities and…
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Why a Job Loss Still Feels Like a Dirty Secret, According to Workers
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Monster. Layoffs are being discussed everywhere from headlines and LinkedIn feeds to group chats. Yet when it comes time to update a resume, many workers still feel they need to keep quiet. According to Monster’s Layoff Stigma Study, based on responses from more than 1,000 employed U.S. workers, one in three workers (33%)…
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5 Things to Do With Your Windfall
Getting a tax refund always feels like finding a crisp $100 bill in an old winter coat. But this year, that coat is holding a lot more cash. According to recent data from the IRS, the average tax refund is sitting at $3,804. That’s up 10.2% — or about $351 — from the same time last year. Why the sudden…
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The New Rules of Work — and Why Professionals Are Rethinking Their Careers
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. The workplace is being shaped by changing attitudes, evolving priorities, and new cultural flashpoints. From the “Gen Z workplace stare” debate to conversations about going from white-collar to blue-collar in search of better pay, the findings reveal just how much employee expectations are evolving. The FlexJobs Workforce Pulse Report, which polled 3,063…
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Retirement Is No Longer a Fixed Milestone for Older Americans, Survey Shows
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on LiveCareer. Retirement is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve as economic pressures reshape expectations for later life. The Retirement Reality Check Report from LiveCareer, based on a survey of 878 U.S. workers aged 50 and older, highlights how rising costs and financial volatility are altering how people prepare for life after full-time work and…
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10 Lucky Finds That Paid Off Big
Most times wealth comes from decades of saving and investing, but on exceedingly rare occasions, incredible value hides in plain sight, masquerading as a piece of junk, a forgotten yard sale trinket or a strangely heavy rock. You do not always need a winning ticket to strike gold, though you do need an extraordinary alignment of circumstances. From dusty yard…
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How Often Can You Change Jobs for More Money? The Rules of ‘Job-Hopping.’
You’ve been in your job for a few years now, and your salary hasn’t budged. Your thoughts turn to the want ads. Changing jobs for a higher income is a time-honored tradition. Switch jobs too many times, however, and you risk being labeled a job-hopper. With that red flag in mind, we posed a question to several career experts: How…
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