Trismegist san / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on How to Home. Over the last two years, U.S. workers have contended with one of the most unusual economic environments in memory. On one hand, persistent tightness in the labor market has provided greater opportunity and wage growth for many workers. The unemployment rate […]
Tiktok is a great platform for anyone who wants to make money on the internet. It is a very popular social media app that allows you to create short music videos and comedy sketches. It’s similar to Instagram in many ways, but instead of sharing pictures, you can share short-form videos. Tiktok has a massive […]
Med Photo Studio / Shutterstock.com As the nation remains uncertain about which party will control Congress, those who work in three locales across the nation can be sure of a raise, thanks to Tuesday’s election results. In those three places, voters decided to hike the minimum wage. Following are the two states and one district […]
Want to know how to save money even if you feel like you don’t make enough, or are flat-out broke? Here’s what to do: Depending on your financial situation, setting up a workable Conscious Spending Plan may seem out of reach for you. Some people have already cut their spending to the bone and still […]
You may have heard about “robo-advisors” like Betterment and Wealthfront. Robo-advisors are investment firms that use computer algorithms to invest your money (“robo” refers to a computer investing for you versus an expensive adviser). You’re probably wondering if they are a good investment and if you should use one. As a NYT best-selling author on […]
FabrikaSimf / Shutterstock.com The Social Security system of retirement benefits, begun in 1935, are a crucial underpinning of life for American retirees. For most people over 65, it’s undoubtedly hard to imagine life without this retirement benefit. About half of Americans 65 or older live in households that depend on Social Security benefits for half […]
Phovoir / Shutterstock.com How poor do you have to be before you’re in poverty? The answer is important because many social welfare programs determine eligibility by some measure of poverty — often based on the federal poverty guidelines. These include the Medicaid health insurance program and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which was previously […]
Dean Drobot / Shutterstock.com The income thresholds that trigger some important taxes are changing in 2023, the IRS has announced. The agency is making the changes to account for inflation. The moves will mostly impact wealthy taxpayers, although some folks in the middle class also likely will benefit. Following are definitions of the three key […]
Cineberg / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Construction Coverage. After slowing down at the beginning of the pandemic, the construction industry has bounced back, spurred on by the housing market boom. Construction employment reached 7.7 million in August, surpassing pre-COVID-19 levels, and nearly matching peak construction employment in 2006. With the signing […]
Aaron Freeman / Money Talks News What if you could live in your home while someone else pays the mortgage? That’s the idea behind house hacking. House hacking refers to living in a home or multi-unit property while renting out part of it. Dedicated house hackers say it’s a great way to lay the foundation […]