Personal Finance

Budgeting With the 50/20/30 Budget Rule

What is a budget? For many, it is just like a schedule to pay bills, but, in reality a budget is a lot more than that.

'TikTok Accountants': 3 Reasons Why You Should Doubt TikTok Finance Tips

If you are still attracted to TikTok's personal finance influencers and refuse to take caution, below are three more reasons that can convince you.

The Money Behind Music Festivals

We've come a long way since the three days of peace and music that summer of 1969. Music festivals have become increasingly popular. Crowds from the mainstream are now flooding stadiums, deserts, and open rural spaces. They're bringing with them a ton of cash.

EMV Credit Card Increase Security But Slow Implementation Will Make Consumers Vulnerable

Experts said the new chip-enabled or EMV credit and debit cards can help reducing fraud. However, incomplete adoption of chip cards and readers will make consumers and merchants vulnerable.

6 ways to put off financial dependency of your adult children

Parents are caretakers as well as providers of their children. But when children grow up, they get dependent on their parents in every manner.They then lack financial management skill in themselves which not only financially and emotionally drain the parents but also cause long-term harm to children.

A personal finance guide to aspiring entrepreneurs

New entrepreneurs face many risks and challenges in pursuing a new venture. One of the main challenges is managing personal finance. Here are some guidelines on how to better manage an entrepreneur's money matters.

Mark Zuckerberg Allocates $20 Million For Speeding Up Internet In Schools

Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Dr. Priscilla are thinking a lot about education for children these days. The couple is expecting their first child soon and they are working on how American schools need to change.

Verizon Brings Back $20 Activation Fee For Devices

Verizon will begin charging certain customers $20 activation fee when they add a new line to their service.

Berkeley Disapproves $19 Minimum Wage In Proposal Of $15

After months of anticipation, the city Council of Berkeley, California decided not to take the plunge on a proposed $19 minimum wage.

Are Women Competitive Enough To Get Good Salaries? Math Tournament Says Yes

The results of a math tournament claims women are truly competitive enough to get a good salaries equal to men.

Elizabeth Warren Introduced Bill Providing Special Bonus to Social Security Recipients

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. introduced a bill that would pay social security recipients a one-time stipend designed to offset the absence of a cost living adjustment in 2016.

Age does really matter in achieving financial success

Most people put off saving until their late twenties or early thirties, but research shows that saving early can actually give a person more financial freedom and increase their chances of retiring early in life.

How To Lend Money to Loved Ones and Friends Without Hurting Their Feelings and Your Pocket

It is difficult to say 'No" and especially 'Yes' if a loved one or a friend is asking you to lend them some money. Just be wise enough if you will lend some and decline gently in a way they will not be offended.

Technology Takes Advantage In Private Banking: The Future In Managing Personal Finance; Downturn of Swiss Banks Salvaged?

With the downturn of Swiss economy, banks need to reinvent themselves to attract new investors. Schmoozers are facing this challenge.

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Goldman Sachs Targets Private Equity After Credit Suisse Shakeup

In an attempt to fill the hole left by unrest at regional banks and the sale of Credit Suisse, American investment bank Goldman Sachs is pushing its way into the lending market for asset managers and private equity.

Tight Grad Market? Here's How to Get Hired (On a Budget!)

A survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers states that employers intend to recruit 5.8% fewer recent college graduates from this year's class than they did from the class of 2023.

Build Lasting Wealth with These Expert-Backed Passive Income Idea

There are still some proven passive income techniques available that yield positive results.

Dow Unexpectedly Soars to 40,000, Marking the Highest for Wall Street

The Dow just reached 40,000 for the first time, marking the latest high point in an unexpectedly successful year for Wall Street.

Sustainable Investing Made Easy: Low-Cost ESG Fund Options for May 2024

Regular investors continue to desire ESG funds, despite some opponents labeling them as "woke" investing. These funds consider a portfolio's firms' financial fundamentals in addition to their environmental, social, and governance considerations.

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Walmart Stock Up by 7%, Forecast Hints at Continued Buying Power

In accordance with prior comments made by one of its major suppliers and a competitor retailer, Walmart's optimistic outlook for the retail industry on Thursday indicated a solid consumer base in the United States.

Brothers Arrested After Planning to Steal $25M in Cryptocurrencies from Ethereum Blockchain

According to a recently released indictment, two brothers from New York and Boston were placed under federal arrest on Tuesday.

Don’t Sweat the Bills: Resources to Help You Pay for Utilities

The most recent data from the Consumer Price Index shows that, from March 2023 to March 2024, the index for electricity increased by 5%, which is more than economists would want to see. (Electricity rates increased by 0.9% from February to March 2024.)

Social Security 2025: Cost-of-Living-Adjustment Increased to 3.2%, But Will It Keep Up?

After the government announced that April inflation was in line with experts' predictions, the most recent estimate of Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment 2025 increased to 3.2%, according to new figures released on Wednesday.

Real Estate Not Stocks Give the Greatest Long-Term Investment, Survey Shows

According to a recent Gallup poll, even though the majority of Americans have money stashed away in the stock market, they don't think it makes the greatest long-term investment. What then is it?

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