by Katherine Snow SmithContributorThe U.S. economy is seeing more than 400,000 new jobs each month so far in 2022, according to one of the latest updates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. There’s a total of 11.4 million job openings out there.While there is a great demand for people to fill these jobs, there are also record numbers of employees changing careers and swapping old jobs for better ones.So if
by Rachel Christian, CEPF®Senior Writer Plan B is an effective form of emergency conception that can help prevent pregnancy. It’s widely available at many retailers, both online and in-store. But just because something is available over-the-counter doesn’t always mean it’s affordable. You can get Plan B One-Step, also known as the morning-after pill, for about $45 to $60 at most major retailers, including CVS, Target, Walmart and Walgreens. You don’t
by Robert BruceSenior WriterPeanuts and Cracker Jacks apparently aren’t cheap these days.The average cost for a group of four people to attend a Major League Baseball game in 2022 is nearly $257, according to Team Marketing Report. With the average ticket price being around $36, that means a group of four is spending more than $100 on parking and concessions!The good news, though, is that baseball lovers have an alternative.
Finding the right savings account can get you an extra $200 for free this year.Depending on your balance, it could make you a lot more money.Let’s say you have $10,000 to put into one of the best online savings account.How much would that turn into at a big bank savings account? Most big banks have an APY (annual percentage yield) of 0.15% or less. After a year, your account would
by Larissa RunkleContributor If you’re planning a metropolitan getaway this year, you’ll want to be sure to pick a destination that doesn’t require a car. For anyone currently driving to work (or pretty much anywhere), you likely know the reason. Gas prices are up to nearly $5 per gallon, and don’t seem to be going down anytime soon. Add to that the fact that car rentals are 60% more expensive
by Tiffany Connors, Kent McDillIf you have privately held student loans, you might be feeling a little jealous right now.After all, those borrowers with federally held student loans received a temporary break on payments thanks to coronavirus relief efforts. This relief is referred to as “forbearance,” and remains in effect 2½ years after the outbreak of the virus.But there’s no blanket relief package for those holding the $131 billion in
by The Penny Hoarder Staff Eating healthy is a lot easier when a giant box of farm-fresh organic vegetables arrives in your kitchen every week.If you participate in a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, you’ll get just that. You’ll also likely develop a love of new and unusual veggies (radicchio, anyone?) while you get the added benefit of saving money.Sometimes it’s hard to finish everything from one week’s box before
Knowing how to invest in stocks is an important step you can take to achieve financial freedom. It’s a statement backed by TONS of research.The best way to invest in stocks is through index funds. I am not the only one saying that. It’s also recommended by billionaire investors:Successfully choosing individual stocks is difficult. Even people who have studied them for all their lives find it tough and can’t beat
by Veronica MatthewsContributor We’re all feeling the squeeze of the current economic outlook with inflation driving up consumer costs at an 8.3% increase in the past year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. And food prices are no exception with a 10.8% increase over the past 12 months. The Harris Poll, in partnership with Alpha Foods, recently found that 90% of Americans are worried about the rising cost
by Robin Hartill, CFP®Senior EditorIf you’ve ditched brick-and-mortar stores for the convenience of one-click shopping from your couch, you probably rely on Amazon reviews to make decisions.The problem: How do you tell if a review is legit or phony?Companies that promote their products with fake reviews have gotten a lot more sophisticated. They’re turning away from bot-generated reviews and those written by foreign workers with limited English skills because Amazon’s
