Indeed vs. LinkedIn: 2021 Comparison

by Kari Faber Are you looking for a job? Are you looking to fill an open position? There are so many job boards out there, that it can be overwhelming to decide where to start. Two of the top websites are Indeed.com and LinkedIn.com. These websites have different strengths and weaknesses when it comes to the job hunt — no matter which side of it you’re on.A third website that

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5 Money Moves Gen Z Is Making — and What We Can All Learn

by Quinten Plummer For years, Gen Z, or “zoomers,” kept their older relatives occupied with throwaway Facebook accounts while they and their peers played in the digital warrens of Snapchat and the like. And when their elders started learning about “snapping” and ephemeral social sharing, the zoomers had already moved on to TikTok.Historically, the younger generations have embraced new technologies and nascent platforms while their elders were, for the most

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Beat Supply Chain Issues with These 7 Genius Moves

by Rachel Christian, CEPF®Senior Writer Quick Navigation 7 Ways to Outsmart Supply Shortages for Holiday Shopping Check Your Local Thrift Stores Online Secondhand Stores Are Worth a Look Browse Flea Markets, Craft Fairs and Art Shows Explore Independent Online Stores, Too Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace You Can’t Go Wrong With E-Gift Cards Wrap Up an In-Person Experience A third of consumers say they’re worried they won’t get everything on their

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Take This 7 Day Minimalism Challenge and Maximize Your Savings

by Kari Faber Ah, the American Dream: making lots of money to buy a big house with more toilets than people living in it, then acquiring cars and lots of pretty things to look at.But as we’ve spent more time than we ever expected in our homes with all of our stuff, we’ve found it’s not our shoe collections or hundreds of kitchen gadgets that bring us joy. It’s our

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5 Bill Pay Services — Plus Other Options for Automating Bill Payments

by Nicole DowSenior Writer Staying on top of all your monthly bills takes more than just having enough money in your bank account. You also need the organizational skills so everything is paid on time. No one wants to get hit with a late fee — or worse, have their service turned off or cancelled — because they forgot to pay a bill on time. One way to keep up

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Huntington bank review 2021

by Timothy MooreContributorHuntington Bank is popular because it is a full-suite experience. Savings and checking accounts that earn solid interest are just the start.Customers can rely on Huntington for everything from a mortgage loan to health insurance to wealth management, plus savings and checking accounts.Huntington Bank is based in Columbus, Ohio, but offers physical locations and ATMs across several states. While its number of ATMs is on the low side

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How to Invest in Bonds

by Timothy MooreContributorInvestment conversations typically focus on the stock market, but any financial adviser will tell you a portfolio is strongest when it’s diversified. That means you don’t want to only invest in stocks. A balanced portfolio contains bonds as well.Bonds are inherently low-risk investment options, but they also don’t have the high potential earnings of stocks. Instead, buying bonds provides a hedge against riskier stocks.Understanding when and how to

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Dear Penny: Should I Date a Man Who'll Leave Me Broke When He Dies?

Real Answers for Life’s Money Challengesby Robin Hartill, CFP®Senior EditorRecently I met a man I liked. Unfortunately, he’s divorced with five kids. His kids live in a different state far away. On our first date, he made it clear that he is very wealthy and that when he dies, all his money is going to his children. I immediately got turned off. It just didn’t sound right. He broke the family

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10 Cheap Vegan Meals for Everyday Eating

by Tiffany Beyer One of the biggest misconceptions about eating a vegan diet is that it’s too expensive. But cheap vegan meals are a thing, and they taste good.Processed vegan meats, artisan vegan cheeses and vegan eggs are a delicious treat, but the cost can quickly drain your bank account when you are aiming to create vegan meals.For example, a 16-ounce pack of Great Value American cheese slices runs $2.66,

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by The Penny Hoarder Staff You’ve done it. You’ve built up a little cushion in your bank account — $1,500! It feels good, right? Those days of checking your account balance in a panic are behind you.Congrats! You’re on the right path, but should you keep that money in your checking account? Frankly, now it’s time to think about some longer-term goals. What do you want to accomplish next with

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