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by Robin Hartill, CFP®Senior EditorWhen you see stocks like Amazon and Google parent Alphabet trading for thousands of dollars, investing can seem out of reach. Those high prices may tempt you to seek out a bargain. Enter penny stocks.Penny stocks seem like an opportunity to buy into an up-and-coming company for dirt cheap. At penny stock prices, you can afford to buy hundreds or even thousands of shares.But watch out:

by Kari Faber The job market is crazy right now — both for people looking for jobs and for employers looking for quality candidates. In the last quarter of 2021, there were 10.4 million job openings in the U.S., yet only about 6 million of them were filled.That means companies are still missing more than 4 million workers. If you’re one of these companies looking to hire, you may need

by Molly Moorhead, CFP®Senior EditorThe year is almost over, and you’re no doubt rushing to wrap up holiday shopping, get ready to travel or meet a final work deadline. The last thing you need is another item on your to-do list, but a little bit of financial reflection and planning is essential before the calendar turns to 2022. Making these end-of-year money moves will help you handle whatever comes your way next

by JoEllen Schilke The iconic New Year’s celebration includes a countdown, a kiss and a glass of bubbly. Two of those are free, and the third doesn’t have to cost a lot of money to be perfect. Understanding the different types of sparkling wines can help you understand more about what you might want to buy to ring in 2022. We have some great cheap champagne ideas for you and

by Tiffany ConnorsStaff WriterThe holidays are for making memories.But there’s one memory you don’t need: Credit card bills reminding you that you overspent on gifts and parties and decorations and everything else. To ensure you don’t start 2022 under a new pile of debt, we have tips to help you avoid overspending this holiday season. It’s easy to get caught up in the spirit of the season. Check out these tips

by Quinten Plummer Think you live in a safe neighborhood? Whether it’s a result of dropping your guard in familiar territory or inevitable due to frequency, most car accidents tend to happen within just a few miles of home.You don’t have to be near your house for an accident to hit close to home, in another sense. We all know how much a fender bender can ruin your day. But