By Oliwia Szczekot It’s never too late to start saving for early retirement, but the sooner you start saving and investing your money, the more time it will have to grow. If you want to retire by age 50, you need to be willing to work hard and be creative. You must take risks, manage…
Americans Fall Behind on Car Payments at Highest Rate Since 2009
January 28, 2023
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More Americans are falling behind on their car payments at the highest rate since the Great Recession over a decade ago. A combination of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes and high inflation has taken a toll on car owners nationwide. A rise in auto repossessions has been sweeping the country, a bad sign for…
Spending: Need Affordable Dental Care? Try Going Abroad
By Emma Patch From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Looking for dental care they can afford, many Americans travel abroad. In fact, dental care is the number one driver for American medical tourism, accounting for more than two-thirds of medical travel, says Josef Woodman, CEO of Patients Beyond Borders, a medical tourism consulting agency. So where do…
These Are the 10 Fastest-Growing Jobs in the US, and Many Pay More Than $100,000 a Year
By Oliwia Szczekot Although tech layoffs abound, some industries are hiring—big time. The United States is on track to add 8.4 million new jobs by 2031, with nearly one-third of those jobs in healthcare or social assistance, according to a recent release from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. What’s more, a Monster poll found…
Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Jan. 27)
January 27, 2023
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Benchmark U.S. crude oil for March delivery fell $1.33 to $79.68 a barrel Friday. Brent crude for March delivery fell 81 cents to $86.66 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for February delivery fell 2 cents to $2.59 a gallon. February heating oil fell 13 cents $3.27 a gallon. February natural gas rose 17 cents to $3.11…
What Does President Biden’s New Student Loan Repayment Plan Involve?
January 27, 2023
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College graduates hope that a new student loan repayment plan recently proposed by President Joe Biden will be passed. The plan, proposed on Jan. 10, 2023, will bring considerable relief for many graduates by reducing their payments and possibly offering some form of debt forgiveness after so many years of payments. The new proposal was…
US Consumer Sentiment Improves in January, but Two-Thirds Think the Economy Will Get Much Worse by 2024
American consumer sentiment improved this month, but two-thirds believe that the economy will get much worse by next year due to signs of a pending recession, according to a recent study. The University of Michigan’s closely watched Consumer Sentiment Index measured 64.9 for this month, up from the preliminary 64.6 reading, according to data released…
Housing Market Shows Signs of Life as Pending Home Sales Rise for First Time in 14 Months
January 27, 2023
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The U.S. housing market showed a sign of early recovery, as pending home sales of rose for the first time in 14 months. Pending home sales rose 2.9 percent in December, the first month-over-month increase since October 2021, according to data from Redfin on Jan. 25. The decline in pending sales also eased for the…
Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Jan. 26)
January 26, 2023
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Benchmark U.S. crude oil for March delivery rose 86 cents to $81.01 a barrel Thursday. Brent crude for March delivery rose $1.35 to $87.47 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for February delivery rose 2 cents to $2.61 a gallon. February heating oil rose 4 cents $3.40 a gallon. February natural gas fell 13 cents to $2.94…
HSA vs. FSA: What Are the Key Differences?
January 26, 2023
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By Entrepreneur Staff When researching the best healthcare plan for you, thoroughly exploring your options is vital. Throughout your search, you may come across HSAs and FSAs. For more information on what they are, their pros and cons and the key differences between the two, check out the information below. What Is an HSA? A…
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