by Lisa Rowan, Rachel Christian, CEPF®Amazon Prime Day is a trap.Since 2015, Amazon has lured millions of online shoppers to its site with the promise of hot deals during its self-made shopping holiday.The problem with Prime Day? Amazon has such a variety of goods that a wide-ranging celebration like Prime Day turns it into a wasteland.How do I know what’s a good deal? How do I know what I should
by Robert BruceSenior WriterA recession may be on the way.One tell-tale sign: The U.S. economy declined by an annualized rate of 1.4% in the first quarter of 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.While unemployment is historically low and job growth is strong, gas prices are historically high and inflation is at 8.6% — the highest it’s been in 40 years. If that’s not enough, the stock market fell
by Quinten PlummerStaff WriterPeople say lots of things that used to be true, like “There’s no such thing as easy money,” or “You have to spend money to make money.” Yeah, not true.Companies are willing to pay you real money for some pretty basic tasks, such as testing apps, reviewing websites and completing surveys.If you know your way around an app or a website, you can find all sorts of
by Tiffani Sherman, Rachel Christian, CEPF®Guaranteed income for life sounds like a great deal. It’s what many annuities promise, yet nothing is ever as good — or as easy — as it seems.If you’re considering purchasing an annuity to supplement your retirement income, it’s important to understand the risks, fees and restrictions involved.Let’s get started. An annuity is a contract between you and an insurance company where in exchange for
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by Top Class Actions Consumers could collect payments from multimillion-dollar settlements with claim deadlines in July.These settlements with companies such as Google, Mylan, Volkswagen and Johnson & Johnson resolve a range of claims such as false advertising, wage-and-hour violations, privacy breaches and more.You could participate in a number of settlements and get paid. Continue reading to see if you qualify to take action this month. Check the deadlines carefully because
by Robin Hartill, CFP®Senior EditorYou survived the interviews. You deftly explained where you see yourself in five years. You managed to sparkle even when you talked about your greatest weakness.Now there’s just one thing standing between you and your dream job: a credit check.But what happens when you have a lackluster credit score? Will past missteps haunt your career prospects for years to come? First the good news: Employers don’t
by Quinten PlummerStaff WriterWhat is your credit score telling people about you? If your score is too low, it might as well be saying, “Charge this person more to buy a car,” “Double their deposit to rent a home,” or “Turn them away.”If you have low credit — or no credit — a company called Kikoff can help you change that.Kikoff gives you the chance to prove you’re credit-worthy, despite
