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Lock in Savings Now: Home Equity Loan and HELOC Rates Reach Attractive Levels

Lock in Savings Now: Home Equity Loan and HELOC Rates Reach Attractive Levels

If you own a property, you could be able to access a sizable amount of home equity; the typical American homeowner has access to around $200,000 in equity.

Mar 11, 2024 07:49 AM EDT


Why Costco's Silver Coins Could Be a Smart Investment

Why Costco's Silver Coins Could Be a Smart Investment

When one of the biggest American shops, Costco, announced that it would be selling gold bars in September, they rapidly ran out. Later, Walmart joined in as well, profiting from a resurgence of interest in precious metals.

Mar 11, 2024 06:35 AM EDT


The SAVE Plan: How This New Option Could Slash Your Student Loan Burden

The SAVE Plan: How This New Option Could Slash Your Student Loan Burden

Since its August introduction, the U.S. government's newest repayment scheme has drawn in over 75 million student loan debtors.

Mar 11, 2024 05:20 AM EDT


Pfizer's New Focus: Can Cancer Drugs Become the Next Big Moneymaker for Investors?

Pfizer's New Focus: Can Cancer Drugs Become the Next Big Moneymaker for Investors?

Pfizer is prepared to move on from Covid. Following a challenging year characterized by the sharp drop of its Covid business, the company is now placing its bets on cancer medications to help it regain its footing.

Mar 11, 2024 04:43 AM EDT


Dream of Homeownership? Biden's $10,000 Tax Credit Could Make It a Reality

Dream of Homeownership? Biden's $10,000 Tax Credit Could Make It a Reality

Due to the combination of rising housing values and high mortgage rates, purchasing a home has become more and more unattainable for Americans.

Mar 11, 2024 01:49 AM EDT


Old Woman Money

Exposing the Tactics of Financial Fraud Targeting Older Women

The threat of financial fraud is ever-present in our increasingly digitized society, particularly for senior citizens.

Mar 09, 2024 08:15 AM EST


Woman Financial Independence

Unlocking Financial Freedom to Empower Women on the Path to Independence

How can women achieve financial empowerment and independence? Here are our practical strategies and tips to empower yourself to take control of your financial future today.

Mar 09, 2024 07:48 AM EST


Homeownership in the US

The American Dream Dies With Homeownership in US

The prospect of achieving the homeownership part of the American Dream is thus further from reality for some groups of Americans-primarily those of color-than ever. Indeed, a February 1st McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility study found that it could take more than 300 years at the current rate for Black Americans to achieve "racial parity" in terms of housing equality.

Mar 08, 2024 02:54 PM EST


Bitcoin

Bitcoin's Big Break: $70K and Counting! Who's Next in Line for the Crypto Crown?

Now, I'm not a fortune teller. I can't tell you which coin will be the next to hit $70k. But one thing's for sure: the world of crypto is full of opportunities. Remember, Bitcoin was once considered a risky bet. Now, it's breaking records. So, who knows? Maybe one of these coins will be the next big thing. As they say, you've got to be in it to win it.

Mar 08, 2024 02:41 PM EST


Wall St.

Top 5 Personal Finance Investing Strategies for the Modern Investor

Investing. It's like a dance-off in the middle of Wall Street. You've got your slick moves (read: money) and you're ready to show them off. But where do you start? Fear not.. We've got your back. Here are the top five personal finance investing strategies that are making waves in the modern world.

Mar 08, 2024 02:33 PM EST


US Dollar

Why Right Now is a Bad Time to Spend Money

The U.S. economy has shown incredible resilience in the past, rebounding strongly from the depths of the pandemic recession. And who knows, maybe this period of economic uncertainty will give you the push you need to finally start that side hustle or small business you've been dreaming about.

Mar 08, 2024 02:03 PM EST


Why Women Don’t Ask for Raises (and How They Should!)

Why Women Don’t Ask for Raises (and How They Should!)

It's not simple to ask for a wage increase, especially for women. According to a 2024 survey by job listings service Indeed, more than half of women worldwide had never requested a raise. Three out of every four of the 43% who inquired got a wage raise.

Mar 08, 2024 09:20 AM EST


Good News for Value Seekers: Gap's Upbeat Results Point to Affordable Fashion Revival

Good News for Value Seekers: Gap's Upbeat Results Point to Affordable Fashion Revival

Due in large part to increased demand for its better product offerings at its Old Navy and namesake brands throughout the Christmas season as well as smaller markdowns, Gap exceeded Wall Street estimates for its fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday. In extended trading, the company's shares increased 4% to $20.05.

Mar 08, 2024 08:40 AM EST


Shocking Numbers: Here's What You Really Need to Earn in Major U.S. Cities

Shocking Numbers: Here's What You Really Need to Earn in Major US Cities

A recent analysis found that living comfortably in any of the country's major cities would cost a lot of money.

Mar 08, 2024 07:21 AM EST


NYCB Struggles: Is Your Money Safe? Here's What We Know

NYCB Struggles: Is Your Money Safe? Here's What We Know

Over the course of a difficult month, New York Community Bank saw a 7% decline in deposits as clients withdrew their funds from the local commercial bank.

Mar 08, 2024 01:58 AM EST


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