What Is A Leveraged ETF And How Does It Work?
Buying into leveraged ETFs can drastically boost your short-term gains, but doing so can also result in losses on the same outsized scale.
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Which States Require High Schoolers To Take A Financial Literacy Course?
Financial literacy is a life skill a person will benefit from long after they receive their diploma. Given this, more states are looking into teaching it.
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5 Things You Need To Secure Before Investing (And How To Start Investing When You're Ready)
Before investing, you need to get your financial affairs in order. From saving for emergencies to eliminating bad debt, here's what to address first and next.
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A Few Reasons Not To Renew Your Costco Membership This Year
Costco reports its membership is 132 million, as of February 2024. This said, there are a few reasons why you might save even more by not being a member.
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What To Do If Your Employer Doesn't Pay You
While your first step to resolving a payment issue with your employer is to visit HR or payroll, sometimes you may need to take your complaint a step further.
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Here's How Much Money You Could Have If You Invested In Amazon In 1997
When Amazon's IPO debuted in 1997, shares were priced at $18 each. And while Amazon today is part of the Magnificent Seven, that wasn't the case in 1997.
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How Boeing's Turbulence Could Cause Airfares To Skyrocket
Boeing's ongoing problems with the FAA and unhappy customers may turn into a problem for summer travelers overall; the result of a shortage of flights.
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The Unexpected Value Of Your Old Barbies
When Barbie debuted in 1959, it was a hit from the start, selling 300,000 (at $3 each) in its first year. Today, rare editions can sell for thousands.
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What Could Happen To Social Security When Gen X Retires?
Generation X is set to become eligible for retirement in 2027. This comes at a time when the future of Social Security is uncertain as its funds run dry.
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States With The Highest Marijuana Revenue In The US
Today, medical marijuana is legal in 38 states, while 24 allow for recreational use. The state with the greatest revenue is the one with the most dispensaries.
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How Do You Withdraw Money From Robinhood?
Withdrawing money from a Robinhood account is typically free of charge, though investors who need an instant transfer will find fees can add up fast.
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Outrageous Insider Trading Busts We Still Can't Get Over
What makes insider trading so audacious is the fact that everyone knows it's illegal. Yet people, like those on this list, still try to make gains from it.
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At What Point Do Car Repairs Become Not Worth It?
Budgeting for car repairs can help you avoid being short when the time comes. This said, some repairs are so expensive, you may need to consider alternatives.
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Do Tax Refunds Ever Expire?
Per the IRS, for tax year 2020, there's over $1 billion of refund money yet to be claimed. What's more, taxpayers need to claim it before the window closes.
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Expert: Take These 3 Critical Steps Immediately To Increase Your Financial Security In 2024
Finance expert Jason Tartick says you can increase your financial security today by taking three proactive steps, starting with getting rid of bad debt.
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The Largest Bets Ever Placed
When discussing the largest sports bets in history, it doesn't begin until the bet reaches $1 million. For gamblers, these three bets are the stuff of legends.
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How The Chip In Your Credit Card Works To Combat Fraud
Chip cards offer consumers more security through tokenization. Through this encryption process, your primary account number is never shared with the merchant.
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The Best And Worst Stock Predictions In United States History
Predicting the unpredictable is a way to describe the stock market. Just take a look at our roundup of devastating losses, major wins, and regrettable what-ifs.
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The Alarming Reasons People Are Paying For Dating Apps Today
The Pew Research Center reports about 30% of Americans say they've used a dating app. Despite many of these apps being free to use, many opt to pay. Here's why.
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Smart Savings Moves To Make With Inflation Still Rising
When inflation is high, it's important to look into savings strategies that will still earn you money and preserve your buying power. Here are a few options.
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What Is The 4% Rule For Retirement Savings?
Financial adviser Bill Bengen came up with the 4% rule for retirement savings in 1994. Could a rule that's 30 years old still be relevant and useful today?
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Can You Actually Lose Money In A High-Yield Savings Account?
HYSAs definitely earn you more money than a traditional savings account, however, there's one factor to check to ensure you don't lose purchasing power.
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The Cost Of Crime For Those Living In America's Most Dangerous Cities
The economic and societal costs of crime for those living in the most dangerous U.S. cities is even more striking when compared to those living in the safest.
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Here's The Salary You Need If You Want The Maximum Social Security Benefit In 2024
What you earn in a year plays a central role in your Social Security payout in retirement, but there are other factors, too; in particular, the age you retire.
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One Simple Way To Tell The Difference Between Good Debt And Bad Debt
The very word "debt" carries with it a negative connotation, leaving many to think all debt is bad. Yet, there is good debt, and this is how you can tell.
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The Richest People During The Great Depression
While most experienced the full devastating impact of the Great Depression, some Americans would build their fortunes during this period of economic decline.
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Money-Phobia Is Crushing Millennials And Gen Z: A Financial Expert Explains
Younger Americans dealing with difficult economic hurdles today are also facing a daunting financial future, especially when it comes to saving for retirement.
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