Image source: Getty Images Like saving money? Here’s how to do so — even with kids in the mix. key points Raising children is an expensive prospect. There are steps you can take to eke out savings, even when your expenses keep piling up. I’ve been a mom for a little over a decade now, […]
Student Olivia Raymond participates in a personal finance course in her middle school class in West Orange, New Jersey, in February 2020. CNBC Pursuing financial literacy is something that should continue beyond traditional school years, according to several state governors. “We think it’s a lifelong experience,” New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy told CNBC’s Sharon Epperson […]
Spring into ETF Investing features education and insights from some of canada’s personal finance and DIY investing experts TORONTO, April 27, 2022 /CNW/ – BMO ETFs will present two exclusive editions of its popular ETF Market Insights weekly broadcast, featuring market insight and investing education specifically catered to DIY investors. Spring into ETF Investing is […]
Image source: Getty Images Rising interest rates affect many aspects of your financial life. key points The Federal Reserve announced an interest rate increase on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. The increase is the second since 2018 and is a half-percentage-point jump. It could affect your credit cards, savings, and mortgage loans. On Wednesday, May 4, […]
Image source: Getty Images It’s good to have a little talk with yourself before shelling out money for anything other than necessities. key points There’s no such thing as “spontaneous spending.” We each have at least a moment to consider what we’re doing. We are each in charge of protecting our own financial interests. My […]
Become smarter in just 5 minutes Get the daily email that makes reading the news actually enjoyable. Stay informed and entertained, for free. Katie Gatti, aka the Katie behind Money with Katie, joined Morning Brew as a creator in January. She crams all of her vast personal finance knowledge into newsletters, podcast episodes, and Insta […]
WESTLAKE, Texas, April 21, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Charles Schwab Foundation and the Associated Press today announced a two-year project to advance explanatory journalism on financial literacy that will help spread personal finance knowledge to historically underrepresented audiences. With support from the Charles Schwab Foundation, AP will create a beat team of financial literacy journalists to help reach […]
(James Brunley) Even if you don’t own any yourself, it’s easy to see the appeal of dividend stocks — any investment that puts cash in your pocket right now has its obvious upside, even if those dividend payments aren’t enormous. As the old cliche explains, a bird in the hand is worth two in the […]
If you’re getting a tax refund this year, consider using it to build wealth instead of splurge. Use it to pay off credit card debt and student loans, or beef up your emergency savings. Or invest it in a retirement account or brokerage account. After all that, treat yourself. loading Something is loading. The deadline […]
When it comes to financial benefits at work, employers typically provide a 401(k) retirement plan option – and that’s it. But both economists and human resources experts alike suggest that expanding financial wellness benefits in the workplace could be a cost-effective way to quickly address the staggering number of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, struggling […]