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Stocks are dropping. What should you do?

Stocks are dropping. What should you do?

April has been an unhappy months for stocks. Here's what to think about before selling, though.

4 years ago
Nearly 1 in 4 students in the U.S. has access to personal finance education this year

Nearly 1 in 4 students in the U.S. has access to personal finance education this year

"We've really seen some great progress in terms of guaranteed access," said Christian Sherrill, director of growth and advocacy at Next Gen Personal Finance.

4 years ago
Here’s what to do if you missed the April 18 tax filing deadline

Here’s what to do if you missed the April 18 tax filing deadline

If you missed the April 18 tax deadline, you may cut back on penalties by filing your return promptly. Here's everything late filers need to know.

4 years ago
It’s time to invest in our planet.  Happy Earth Day 2022!

It’s time to invest in our planet. Happy Earth Day 2022!

Money Sense |  Jaclyn Law  | Apr 20, 2022 Every year on April 22, the global Earth Day campaign brings attention to environmental issues and issues a call to action. This year’s theme is especially relevant to us: Invest In Our Planet. The first Earth Day was observed in 1970 in the United States, marking


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4 years ago
Cuts to unemployment benefits didn’t spur jobs, report says

Cuts to unemployment benefits didn’t spur jobs, report says

Federal unemployment benefits don't appear to have been a big contributor to labor shortages in 2021, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.

4 years ago
Active vs Passive Investing

Active vs Passive Investing

There are many strategies investors can utilize when building their portfolio. One common debate between investment strategies is whether to employ an active or passive investment strategy. In this blog, we will explain these strategies, ways to utilize these strategies, … Continue reading

4 years ago
Experts advise teens to take a careful hands-on approach when learning about crypto investing

Experts advise teens to take a careful hands-on approach when learning about crypto investing

Experts say new investors don't need to shy away from cryptocurrency but should educate themselves to be protected from volatility.

4 years ago
Inflation is impacting health-care costs in retirement. Here's how to fight it

Inflation is impacting health-care costs in retirement. Here's how to fight it

A short term rise in health-care inflation can add costs over the long-term.

4 years ago
Lending Loop Launches ‘Loop Card’ for Small Business Cross-border Transactions

Lending Loop Launches ‘Loop Card’ for Small Business Cross-border Transactions

Betakit | Meagan Simpson | Apr 21, 2022 Lending Loop has launched Loop to provide a wider range of financial services for e-commerce businesses. The company’s first product is a corporate card specifically for cross-border transactions. The card allows companies to purchase in multiple currencies without fees. It also provides an extended repayment grace period,


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4 years ago
How Entrepreneurs Can Manage Their Mental Health

How Entrepreneurs Can Manage Their Mental Health

a16z | Frederic Kerrest  | Apr 21, 2022 This is an excerpt from Zero to IPO: Over $1 Trillion of Actionable Advice from the World’s Most Successful Entrepreneurs by Frederic Kerrest, pp. 164-171, (McGraw Hill, April 2022). Kerrest co-founded Okta – an enterprise identity management company – in 2009 and currently serves as its executive vice chairperson


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4 years ago
Hit with an unexpected tax bill? It’s time to adjust your withholdings

Hit with an unexpected tax bill? It’s time to adjust your withholdings

If you had a surprise bill this tax-filing season, it may be time to adjust your withholdings, according to financial experts. Here’s what to know.

4 years ago
72% of six-figure earners are men, while 57% of workers making under $25,000 are women, survey finds

72% of six-figure earners are men, while 57% of workers making under $25,000 are women, survey finds

Inflation is making it harder to get by without a six-figure salary. But most high earners are men, research shows.

4 years ago
Consumer complaints up 31% since 2018 about collection attempts for medical debt not actually owed, federal watchdog finds

Consumer complaints up 31% since 2018 about collection attempts for medical debt not actually owed, federal watchdog finds

The report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau comes as the agency explores ways to mitigate the impact that medical debt can have on consumer credit.

4 years ago
Supreme Court decision may hurt Puerto Rico residents who need access to federal disability program, expert says

Supreme Court decision may hurt Puerto Rico residents who need access to federal disability program, expert says

Efforts to expand Supplemental Security Income benefits to U.S. territories suffered a setback on Thursday.

4 years ago
Supreme Court rejects challenge to SALT limit from New York, New Jersey

Supreme Court rejects challenge to SALT limit from New York, New Jersey

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a challenge from New York and other states to overturn the $10,000 limit on the federal deduction for state and local taxes.

4 years ago