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by Kari FaberStaff WriterIn the 1950s, CEOs were earning about 20 times more than their average employees. Seems fair considering their title, right? Sure.Today, according to research pulled by Bloomberg, the typical Fortune 1,000 CEO makes 144 times more than their average worker. But wait, it gets worse: at The Coca-Cola Company, CEO James Quincey makes an insultingly high 1,621 times more.The system is rigged, man. And over the last

by Kari FaberStaff WriterSpeaking from experience, being a stay-at-home parent is the most underpaid job in the world.We work the longest hours, don’t get an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan and definitely don’t receive paid vacation. The perks are great — getting to spend all this time with our kids, and our uniform is much more comfortable — but boy, would it be nice to see a few dollars for the work

by Kelly Gurnett, Elizabeth Djinis When it comes to buying or selling recycled clothes, it’s womenswear that gets the bulk of the attention. But there’s a market for men’s clothes, too. There are plenty of men out there who want to make money off their old clothes. After all, they too have to put together a full outfit every day. And it’s time that their closet cleaning yields a few

by Top Class Actions Several class action settlements give consumers the opportunity to claim compensation this month.The settlements involve brands such as Apple, McCormick, Nissan and more. Check out the list below to find out if you qualifyThe April deadlines for filing claims in these settlements are fast approaching, so read on to find out if you qualify. Plaid Inc. has agreed to pay $58 million as part of a

by Kristin JennyContributor Soldiers spend years putting others before them, serving their country and often living miles away from their families. They wake up early, complete grueling drills in the heat and may even be deployed to an active combat zone. Then there are those who rise through the ranks and make the military a lifelong commitment, serving for decades. Suffice it to say, members of the armed forces are

by Rachel Christian, CEPF®Senior Writer If you have a travel rewards credit card or elite status with a hotel or airline, your stash of points could be worth thousands of dollars. But what happens to those points and miles after you die? It turns out reward points aren’t considered property — so you typically can’t name a beneficiary to inherit them. You’re not legally entitled to have them transferred to

Real Answers for Life’s Money Challengesby Robin Hartill, CFP®Senior EditorMy boyfriend and I have been dating for about two and a half years and living together for a little over half of that time. We have discussed getting married but are not engaged. We have no immediate plans. My biggest concerns about getting married are financial. We earn about the same amount of money and currently split most expenses like rent

by Rachel Christian, CEPF®Senior WriterFreda Robinson, 65, lives a frugal life. She uses coupons, compares weekly grocery store ads and hunts for the best deals.But rising inflation worries Robinson, a South Carolina resident who retired from her job in May 2018.She’s concerned that her nest egg won’t last as prices on everyday items continue to rise.“I would dare say anyone who isn’t Jeff Bezos is concerned about outliving their savings

by Kari FaberStaff WriterAre you in need of quality employees? If posting jobs on your company website alone isn’t bringing you the high caliber candidates you’re looking for, it’s time to start utilizing an outside hiring platform.But figuring out which one of these job sites to go with can be a daunting task on its own. How do you know which one is best for you?There are some that promote