Robert Kneschke / Shutterstock.comNew research from Western & Southern Financial Group reveals that 41% of unretired Americans expect a side hustle to be their primary income source in retirement. Not Social Security, not a 401(k), but whatever they hustle on...
Avirut S / Shutterstock.comWondering how to make money from home? The key is to find a career path that aligns with your skills and interests. While many companies have embraced permanent remote work, zeroing in on specific categories with work-from-home...
fizkes / Shutterstock.comApplying for Social Security is very straightforward. In fact, applying is perhaps too easy for such an important decision. The more important and complicated question: When to apply? Let’s get started with the easy part. To apply for...
Iurii Stepanov / Shutterstock.comPaying bills can be a chore but with the right strategy, some of your largest monthly expenses could actually work for you. According to MarketWatch, payments like rent, mortgage, and car loans can generate cash back, points,...
Perfect Wave / Shutterstock.comFrom increased payouts for government retirees to appointment-only access at local offices, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is introducing changes that could affect millions of Americans’ budgets, according to AARP. While most media attention focuses on inflation-based...
Willrow Hood / Shutterstock.comAcross the globe, the secondhand collectibles market surged in 2024 to an estimated $142.5 billion, with projections to nearly $249 billion by 2034, growing at an average 6.4% annual rate, based on data from Future Market Insights. This sizable...
Roman Samborskyi / Shutterstock.comA college diploma isn’t the only ticket to a successful career. Many lucrative roles now favor hands-on skills, certifications, and real-world results. According to CNBC, these roles — often referred to as “new-collar” jobs — prioritize technical...
LStockStudio / Shutterstock.comThere’s nothing like reading a job listing and feeling like it could be the perfect fit. So, you apply…and then it’s crickets. That silence is all too common during a job search. The hiring process can stretch on...
lOvE lOvE / Shutterstock.comWhen the stock market surges to new highs, it usually signals investor confidence in the economy. Gold, on the other hand, typically rallies when fear and uncertainty dominate. So what does it mean when both assets are...
Bikeworldtravel / Shutterstock.comMcDonald’s shares took a hit this week after analysts painted a sobering picture of how weight-loss drugs might reshape the fast-food landscape. The stock dropped as much as 1.7% following a dramatic two-notch downgrade from Redburn Atlantic, which...
