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The housing market has experienced extreme upheaval, in part due to the pandemic and the rising cost of living. Mortgage rates and the price of building supplies have both recently increased dramatically as well. According to a recent Redfin report, the cancellation of new home transactions has also climbed. The Redfin report shows that almost 60,000 home...
In March this year, Robinhood Markets, Inc. launched a cash card that allows its customers to earn up to 8% cash back on purchases. This included the option to earn bonuses ranging from 10% to 100%. The company has drawn a sizable user base over the years due to appealing offers like this. The platform's...
More than three hundred and fifty medications in early 2023 will suddenly rise in price. Reuters reports that healthcare research firm 3 Axis Advisors predicts price increases from several pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline PLC, Bristol Myers Squibb, AstraZeneca PLC, and Sanofi SA. Americans are already spending more on prescription pharmaceuticals, with the average annual...
If you're interviewing for a sales position, you probably already know that the hiring manager may give you a pen to sell them. That's why you are here looking for answers. It's nerve-wracking to have to pitch yourself to a potential employer at the first meeting. If you want a better shot at getting the...
FOMO stands for “Fear of Missing Out.” It is a psychological phenomenon marked by the fear of missing out on a supposedly positive experience, rare purchase, or investment opportunity. This fear often leads to feelings of anxiety, insecurity, and inadequacy. Do you feel pressure to always be in the know of things on social media,...
A growing number of seniors are delaying retirement because they need the money, enjoy their work, or can't see themselves doing nothing. In a study conducted in 2021 by the American Advisors Group (AAG), 46% of seniors (aged 60 to 70) said they intended to work part-time after retiring. 18% of respondents, up 8% from a 2019...
According to a recent survey, 90% of Americans claim to have frugal habits. With financial literacy being a hot topic in recent years, more and more people are adopting frugal habits to help them save money and live financially stable lives. While these habits can certainly help people save money and manage their finances, not...
Every day, Twitch members watch 71 million hours of content. Statistics show that the typical user views 95 minutes of video during each session, compared to 40 minutes for mobile YouTube users. Twitch is becoming a more appealing platform for content and mobile creators. If you are a Twitch streamer or content creator, you may...
According to J.P. Morgan Research, the average price of a new car in the United States increased by 4.2% from January 2022 to January 2023, which means that U.S. consumers forked out an average of $46,437. Increases in the cost of manufacturing new automobiles have led to price increases. Naturally, consumers looking for cheaper alternatives turn...
Unfortunately, working two or more jobs has become a reality for many Americans. The latest work-from-home survey by economists, including Nicholas Bloom from Stanford University, found approximately 10% of workers have a primary job and at least one additional side gig. As a step down from their primary work, which may be more time-consuming and...
Cash App Taxes, which debuted in 2016 under the moniker Credit Karma Tax, have emerged as the standard for routine online self-filing of federal and state taxes. Before entering the tax services industry, it was mainly recognized as a credit-monitoring website that gave users free access to their TransUnion and Equifax VantageScore 3.0 credit scores....
Negotiating a salary can often be uncomfortable, but it's essential to the job acquisition process. With the job market rebounding and even surpassing pre-pandemic levels in various sectors and a noticeable scarcity of specialized professionals, there's an unprecedented opportunity to negotiate your worth effectively. This reality makes it imperative not to overlook the negotiation phase after receiving...
