10 Shopping Tips to Save Money on Groceries
Here are 6 shopping tips for people feeling pinched at the grocery store.
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CFPB Issues Warning to Digital Marketing Providers
Source – CFPB The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an interpretive rule laying out when digital marketing providers for financial firms must comply with federal consumer financial protection law. Digital marketers that are involved in the identification or selection of prospective customers or the selection or placement of content to affect consumer behavior are
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How to Deal with Financial Anxiety Now
Here are five situations that might cause you to suffer from financial anxiety. Credit card bills to pay. Student loans outstanding. A big mortgage or car note. Sky-high medical bills. Family members that seem to always need loans or cash gifts. Does any of this seem familiar? First, understand that you’re not alone. 77% of
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15 Ways to Fight Inflation, Higher Interest Rates and a Recession
All across the country, Americans with financial concerns are worried about three big challenges: inflation, higher interest rates and the economic fallout from a recession. Although it’s easy to get caught up in news headlines like “The Federal Reserve Plans To Raise Rates Again,” it’s not a good for anyone’s wallet – or mental health –
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Adding a Teen Driver? Prepare for Car Insurance Sticker Shock
We’d always heard that teen drivers cause car insurance costs to surge dramatically, but this was a doozy – right amid a time of raging inflation and higher prices for everything else too.
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SEC Charges Eleven Individuals in $300 Million Crypto Pyramid Scheme Forsage
Source – SEC.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington D.C., Aug. 1, 2022 — The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged 11 individuals for their roles in creating and promoting Forsage, a fraudulent crypto pyramid and Ponzi scheme that raised more than $300 million from millions of retail investors worldwide, including in the United States. Those charged
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Know the Difference Between a Technical Recession and a Recession
https://vimeo.com/735493699 The U.S. economy shrank by 0.9% in the second quarter of 2022 — so America is technically in a recession. Historically, the technical definition of a recession has been two consecutive quarters of declining GDP (Gross Domestic Product) and that has now happened in Q1 and Q2 of 2022. Keep an eye out, though,
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How to Build a Strong Foundation – Beyonce Style
I’ve been a long time fan of Beyonce. So when she dropped her long-awaited seventh studio album, Renaissance, the lead single called “Break My Soul” quickly became mine as well as a fan favorite. The main hook of this high energy tune has Queen Bey repeatedly belting out: “You won’t break my soul. You won’t
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Here’s How to Handle Stock Market Volatility
I’m doing a lot of TV interviews on how to handle stock market volatility, depending on your goals and time in the market. Here are my thoughts…
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Breaking Down the ‘Penalties’ of Single Tax Filings
With the new tax filing deadline looming, I stopped into Black News Channel’s “BNC Live” to discuss the upsides of joint filings and the disadvantages of filing solo. To kick off the segment, I detailed the built-in “penalties” that single individuals face in many aspects of life, including higher taxes, healthcare costs, and everyday expenses. I
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Making the Most of Your Tax Refund
With tax season upon us, millions of Americans are expecting sizable refunds. But there’s no consensus on the best ways to put that money to work. I stopped into PIX 11 in New York City to share some tips and strategies for maximizing the extra cash. I kicked off the segment with my top priority for refund
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How to Manage Your Finances with Inflation on the Rise
Over the past year, consumer prices have surged an astonishing 7% – the fastest pace in nearly four decades. Rising prices can be attributed to a thriving economy paired with ongoing supply chain snarls and 2021’s unexpected housing boom. Unfortunately, the sudden uptick has hit wallets hard, especially those in lower income brackets, despite growing
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Understanding the Hype About SPACs on This Episode of ‘Make It Make Cents’
Throughout much of this year, SPAC IPOs (initial public offerings) have gained steam, with hundreds of companies taking this route to go public. In the latest episode of “Make It Make Cents”, my YouTube series with Trade and Travel Founder Teri Ijeoma, both Teri and I broke down what SPACs are and why they’re so popular right
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Cryptocurrency Cheat Sheet: A Glossary of 30 Crypto Terms You Should Know
Are you confused about cryptocurrency? Baffled by digital assets? Or just curious to better understand some of the lingo you hear people using when referencing Bitcoin, blockchain or other things related to cryptocurrencies? Then improve your digital literacy with this cheat sheet. It contains brief definitions for some of the most common terms you’ll encounter
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The Split-Second Shopping Decision That Could Save You Hundreds of Dollars
I have a financial confession to make. Even though I had $100,000 in credit card debt back in the early 2000s, I still use credit cards a lot, for everything from online shopping and utility payments to gas for my car and meal-delivery services. Why would someone with a history of being heavily in debt
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