Sustainable Investing Made Easy: Low-Cost ESG Fund Options for May 2024
Regular investors continue to desire ESG funds, despite some opponents labeling them as "woke" investing. These funds consider a portfolio's firms' financial fundamentals in addition to their environmental, social, and governance considerations.
May 17, 2024 12:54 PM EDT
Don’t Sweat the Bills: Resources to Help You Pay for Utilities
The most recent data from the Consumer Price Index shows that, from March 2023 to March 2024, the index for electricity increased by 5%, which is more than economists would want to see. (Electricity rates increased by 0.9% from February to March 2024.)
Are Meme Stocks a Risky Bet or a Chance for Big Gains?
Tuesday saw a spike in the value of several "meme stocks," or businesses whose valuation is driven more by social media talk than by more conventional economic factors like growth and profitability.
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May 13, 2024 2:25 PM EDT
IRS Issues Larger Tax Refunds With 2.2% Increase: Here Are Smart Spending Tips to Use Your Additional $75
According to the most current IRS data, the typical taxpayer receives a $2,852 refund, which is $75 higher than the previous year. So, what should you do with that cash?
May 13, 2024 1:07 PM EDT
TikTok’s 6-to-1 Shopping Strategy Will Help Shoppers Reduce Anxiety and Save Money
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US Urban Centers Are Seeing the Worst Rent Spikes at 30%
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May 12, 2024 9:50 PM EDT
Cost of Raising a Child Up to 18 Years Old May Reach $331,933
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May 12, 2024 9:50 PM EDT
Practical Money-Saving Strategies for Moms
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May 12, 2024 9:49 PM EDT
Can a $22,000 All-Inclusive Resort Live Up to the Hype?
According to a JLL Research Hotels & Hospitality research, demand for all-inclusive resorts surged after the pandemic. The study found that suddenly, many travelers desired stress-free, simple-to-plan trips, ideally with a health focus.
May 10, 2024 9:52 AM EDT
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May 10, 2024 12:30 AM EDT
End of the Tax Break? Wealthy Individuals Face Surge in IRS Audits
The IRS claims that in an effort to bring in more money for the United States and to crack down on tax evasion, it is going to step up audits into the US Treasury's funds.
May 10, 2024 12:26 AM EDT
Virtual Credit Cards: Your Secret Weapon to Sticking to a Budget
A distinct digital card number connected to your credit card account is known as a virtual credit card.
May 09, 2024 9:25 PM EDT
American Dream Deferred: Wealth Gap Deepens Among Millennials
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