Personal Finance

Food Prices Down in 2024? Time to Revise Your Grocery Budget

It looks like this year will mark the end of rising food costs globally. Oxford Economics projects that global food prices will drop in 2024, providing some respite for consumers.

Apr 23, 2024 08:20 AM EDT

Food Prices Down in 2024? Time to Revise Your Grocery Budget

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Don't Wait! Get Your 2024 Tax Refund Status in Minutes

There are a few simple methods to find out where your return is. You may use the IRS2Go mobile app or visit their "Where's my refund?" webpage.

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Strategies to Beat the Heat and Keep Costs Down

As the country celebrates Earth Day, shoppers may have noticed one impact of climate change: rising temperatures are making it harder for Americans to pay their bills, and in some cases, they are even forcing families to decide between purchasing groceries and cooling their houses.

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Small Biz Blues: Optimism Dips to 11-Year Low Amid Inflation Woes

In a world where small businesses are often seen as the plucky underdogs, bravely battling against the odds, the latest news hits a bit like a cold shower. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) just dropped its business optimism survey, and folks, the mood is more subdued than a rainy day at a beach party.

Safe Gold Investments to Diversify Your Retirement Portfolio

A recent Charles Schwab poll indicates that most Americans estimate they would require around $1.8 million to retire. Learn about what you need to do to save a sizable sum of money and make wise investing decisions in order to reach that goal if you anticipate needing anything like that for retirement.

Mar 27, 2024 02:11 AM EDT

Pet Insurance Moves to Shield Your Wallet This Spring

It's crucial to get the timing of some less common insurance kinds perfect, such as pet insurance for cats and dogs.

Mar 27, 2024 07:55 AM EDT

Mastercard and Visa $30 Billion Settlement Could Mean Lower Prices for You

In order to reduce credit and debit card costs for retailers, Visa and Mastercard came to an estimated $30 billion settlement. Some of the savings were probably passed on to customers in the form of cheaper pricing.

Mar 27, 2024 12:10 PM EDT

Unclaimed $1 Billion in Tax Refunds Expiring Soon! Is Yours One of Them?

Taxpayers may be leaving more than $1 billion on the table, the IRS is cautioning them.

Mar 27, 2024 11:23 AM EDT

Rethinking Retirement: Larry Fink Calls Out the 65-Year-Old Standard

In a world where avocado toast is blamed for millennials' financial woes and Gen Z is meme-ing their way through economic uncertainty, Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, drops a truth bomb about the Social Security crisis and the "a bit crazy" standard retirement age of 65.

Mar 26, 2024 02:49 PM EDT

Banks Hike Rates, Here's How to Squeeze More Money from Your Stash

As part of its continued attempt to curb the speed of inflation, the Federal Reserve has raised its main interest rate five times this year, most recently on Wednesday.

Mar 28, 2024 01:40 AM EDT

Bankruptcy Blues? Effective Ways to Stay Afloat

National household finances are still being squeezed by economic forces. Additionally, the Federal Reserve decided to temporarily suspend the federal funds rate after the most recent data revealed an increase in inflation.

Mar 28, 2024 02:30 AM EDT

Hassle-Free Ways to Invest in Gold and Silver This Spring

Investing your money may be simple or quite complex. It is contingent upon the kind of investment and the timing of the transaction.

Mar 28, 2024 12:10 AM EDT

Tax Headaches Drive Expats to Consider Renouncing US Citizenship

With the federal tax deadline drawing near, millions of Americans feel pressured to file their forms.

Mar 25, 2024 12:30 PM EDT

HELOC: Smart Move or Money Trap? Know When to Leverage Your Home Equity

You can have a sizable amount of home equity if you own a house. Using a home equity line of credit (HELOC) is one popular method of accessing it, and it may be a wise choice for a number of reasons.

Mar 25, 2024 11:40 AM EDT

Freelancer Tax Time Bomb: New Rules Could Trip You Up in 2024. Here's How to Prepare

The tax reporting rules for independent contractors and gig workers who are paid using applications such as Venmo, Zelle, Cash App, or PayPal will be altered for the 2024 tax year.

Mar 25, 2024 10:25 AM EDT