More than half of U.S. adults (54%) who paid for canceled activities due to the pandemic have lost money, according to a new study by Bankrate.com. The most common categories for money loss include canceled short-term home rentals (49%), sporting events (48%), flights (47%), concerts (45%), live theater (43%), and […]
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Geographic arbitrage is a term coined by the FIRE movement (Financial Independence, Retire Early). FIRE advocates combine investments and a typically high-paying job to achieve the dream of retiring by the time they hit their early 40s or even late 30s. One of their core tactics is to take advantage […]
Giving the Class of 2020 money advice might seem a bit tone-deaf. After all, many of those who graduated in the midst of a recession sparked by the coronavirus pandemic might be asking, “What money?” As of June 2020, the unemployment rate among adults ages 20 to 24 was 19.8%, […]
You’re probably tired of hearing people — whether it’s your parents, friends or personal finance experts — tell you that you need to start saving more money now. What you really need instead are some helpful tips on how you can realistically start growing your savings today. After all, skipping […]
Parents set the tone for conversations about money. (Photo: Westend61 via Getty Images) The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is hardly a secret. More than 50 million Americans have filed for unemployment since March, and food insecurity has risen to unprecedented levels. If you’re a parent whose financial situation […]
Studying abroad can be an invaluable part of a college education, but you might be worried about the cost. Fortunately, it is possible to support yourself out of the country if you figure out how to make money while studying abroad. Some visas let you take part-time jobs, or you […]
Investing can often seem like an intimidating endeavor that’s pretty much out of reach for anyone who doesn’t have a cool $50,000 lying around somewhere. After all, most brokerages and financial advisors require pretty high initial investments that can be a deterrent for people who are short on extra cash […]
My Money is a series looking at how people spend their money – and the sometimes tough decisions they have to make. Here, Anna Josse Eklund from Kristinehamn in the county of Värmland in Sweden takes us through a week in her life during the coronavirus pandemic. Anna, 52, is […]
It’s hard out there. And, in this time of uncertainty, USA TODAY is working to find answers to your money questions – anything from stimulus checks or unemployment benefits to your 401(k) or retirement plans. You can submit your questions here and read earlier answers below. We will be updating the Q&A, […]
Summer is usually a time to cut loose and have fun, and while you may not be traveling as much this year, there are still ways to enjoy the season. If you’re not careful, though, fun can lead to overspending and a multitude of other money mistakes. You certainly don’t […]
Happy Friday and welcome back to On The Money, where we’re wishing a Happy Easter to all who observe. I’m Sylvan Lane, and here’s your nightly guide to everything affecting your bills, bank account and bottom line. See something I missed? Let me know at [email protected] or tweet me @SylvanLane. And […]
We’re three months into 2021. Let’s check on those financial New Year’s resolutions. (Remember those?) Quite possibly, they’ve already gone awry. Maybe you planned to build a $1,000 emergency fund, but the balance is still zero. Or perhaps you swore off takeout, yet you’re scraping the last bite of chow […]
A California teachers union claims its comment about using a proposed $2,500 stipend from COVID relief funds to cover the costs of an “airplane trip to Hawaii” when the pandemic was over for a was meant to be “playful” and not connected to the cost of teachers returning to the […]
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Mar. 1—The proposals include a pool, a police substation, pickleball courts and road paving. With $140 million worth of bond questions going out to Albuquerque voters this fall, city leaders are debating exactly where that money — if approved — should go. Mayor Tim Keller in January forwarded his plan […]
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — More states – like Tennessee – are legalizing sports betting. But if you don’t want to make a road trip to the casino, your phone is your next best “bet.” It’s time to start getting ready for March Madness. Why not enjoy the games, and hopefully […]
Marry for money? Not Salma Hayek. More than a decade of marriage later, the Oscar nominee has not forgotten the stereotypical accusations she faced after tying the knot with reported billionaire businessman François-Henri Pinault. During an interview on Dax Shepard‘s podcast, Armchair Expert, the host admitted he, too, had considered money as […]
Carolyn Muyskens | The Holland Sentinel DOUGLAS — A group of parents in Douglas are ramping up fundraising efforts to buy playground equipment for Schultz Park and Beery Field, in the hopes of installing the first pieces this summer. The group aims to raise about $320,000 in total for new, accessibly designed play structures […]
The summer of 2020 at the Jersey Shore was unlike any other. Crowds flocked to beaches, desperate for fresh air amid the coronavirus pandemic. Finding a spot on the sand was like a game of musical chairs in a number of coastal towns. And some used drones to monitor social […]
Divorce? Nah. Divorce is an ugly word. Too final. No, Renee Dechert says, her split from the Rockies is more of a separation. “I think a group of fans have said, ‘We’ve had enough,’” Dechert, a longtime Rockies fan and now a former Rox ticket-holder, said by phone Monday from […]
Andrew Angelov / Shutterstock.com At long last, 2021 is here. However, the pandemic is far from over. The COVID-19 vaccine serves as a light at the end of the tunnel, but there isn’t enough for everyone yet. 2020 in Review: The Year in Pandemic Activities More than 27 million Americans […]