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by Kent McDill The U.S. government has pledged to spend $1 trillion to upgrade the infrastructure of the country, which will translate to 1 million jobs. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act aims to repair or replace roads and bridges, expand broadband coverage and improve transportation and water safety. That is the promise of a lot of work. The reality is that trucking, construction, warehousing, energy and transportation jobs are

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by Rachel Christian, CEPF®Senior WriterMicro-Investing apps aim to make investing more inclusive, easier to understand and less intimidating.The Stash app is a popular choice for new investors because it lets you begin investing with just $5.Stash can create a diversified investment portfolio for you based on your financial goals and risk tolerance, offering a user-friendly way to kickstart your investment journey.Or you can pick from more than 3,000 individual stocks,

by Meghan McAtasney, Nicole DowThose of us who have fond memories of opening stacks of presents under the tree on Christmas morning want to re-create that same magical feeling for our kids when the holidays roll around.We want their eyes to grow wide when they see what’s waiting for them to unwrap. We want their hearts to burst with joy when they find they got just what they wanted.What we

Real Answers for Life’s Money Challengesby Robin Hartill, CFP®Senior EditorMy husband’s brother took their mother to his accountant to make sure her mutual funds, stocks and banking accounts were being taken care of and that nobody would be able to extort money from her. She is wealthy. The will stated everything was to be split equally, half and half. She has two homes. My husband’s brother has taken one of the

by JoEllen Schilke Quick NavigationThere are a lot of reasons for thinking about becoming a funeral director, the funeral industry’s preferred term for mortician.For one, the unemployment rate is low. For another, there’s always a need.And, it is one of the careers that does not require a bachelor’s degree that still pays well. Funeral directors make an average of $55,000 a year. That’s the average and some directors with more