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fromFast Company
3 hours ago

Here's how to spot 4 common investment scams

But my friend's question was an excellent reminder of how easy it is to fall victim to investment scams, whether you're investing in your business or your nest egg.
Startup companies
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
15 hours ago

Panama City Mayor Mizrachi: "Bitcoin Is Not Just Safe, It's Prosperous"

Bitcoin adoption is expanding in Central America, with Panama looking to follow El Salvador's example in integrating Bitcoin into their economy.
#entrepreneurship
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

We're in our mid-30s and our family has saved $1 million for retirement - here's what it's invested in

A 36-year-old Redditor achieved a $1 million net worth through smart investments and financial strategies despite a challenging background.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Boogie Fland on How NIL is Changing the Path to the NBA | Entrepreneur

Young athletes today are leveraging social media for networking and managing personal brands at an unprecedented level.
fromMedium
2 months ago
Startup companies

I tried starting a business to see if it'll fix unemployment, it didn't.

Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

We're in our mid-30s and our family has saved $1 million for retirement - here's what it's invested in

A 36-year-old Redditor achieved a $1 million net worth through smart investments and financial strategies despite a challenging background.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Boogie Fland on How NIL is Changing the Path to the NBA | Entrepreneur

Young athletes today are leveraging social media for networking and managing personal brands at an unprecedented level.
fromMedium
2 months ago
Startup companies

I tried starting a business to see if it'll fix unemployment, it didn't.

#education
Education
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Educating High Schoolers on Mortgage Rates Will Lead to Smarter Homeowners, Lawmakers Hope

Financial literacy is crucial for economic well-being, yet many high schools fail to sufficiently prepare students for financial challenges.
Online learning
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Gen Z is signing up for 'Adulting 101' classes - because they can't handle even basic life skills: 'A lot of stuff involves money'

Gen Z increasingly enrolls in "Adulting 101" classes to learn essential life skills their education overlooked.
Basic life skills such as cooking, budgeting, and self-management are now prioritized by young adults.
Higher education
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

These Are the 27 States That Guarantee a Personal Finance Course for All High Schoolers

Financial literacy education is grossly insufficient in U.S. high schools, with only half of students having access.
A few states are implementing measures to enhance financial literacy among youth.
Education
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Educating High Schoolers on Mortgage Rates Will Lead to Smarter Homeowners, Lawmakers Hope

Financial literacy is crucial for economic well-being, yet many high schools fail to sufficiently prepare students for financial challenges.
Online learning
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Gen Z is signing up for 'Adulting 101' classes - because they can't handle even basic life skills: 'A lot of stuff involves money'

Gen Z increasingly enrolls in "Adulting 101" classes to learn essential life skills their education overlooked.
Basic life skills such as cooking, budgeting, and self-management are now prioritized by young adults.
Higher education
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

These Are the 27 States That Guarantee a Personal Finance Course for All High Schoolers

Financial literacy education is grossly insufficient in U.S. high schools, with only half of students having access.
A few states are implementing measures to enhance financial literacy among youth.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

EXCLUSIVE | Comptroller hopeful Mark Levine proposes giving more New Yorkers bank accounts and boosting financial literacy | amNewYork

Mark Levine aims to improve financial literacy in NYC by providing banking access and education for young students.
Cryptocurrency
fromFast Company
1 week ago

What the "Trump effect" teaches us about crypto hype

Recent months have seen a surge in crypto interest driven by cultural phenomena.
Crypto is diverse, encompassing users from various demographics beyond financial elites.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Snoop Dogg claps back at 'sellout comments' he received over Trump inauguration performance

I DJ'ed at the Crypto Ball for what, 30 minutes? Made a whole bunch of money, made a lot of relationships to help out the inner city and the community and teach financial literacy and crypto in a space that it don't exist.
US politics
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Acorns acquires family wealth and digital memory platform EarlyBird | TechCrunch

Acorns has acquired EarlyBird to enhance its financial literacy offerings for children and families.
#side-hustles
#personal-finance
Books
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I retired from tech at 59. These 5 books helped me do it.

Alvaro Munevar Jr. retired at 59 by building a real estate business and leveraging insights from personal finance literature.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

If Your Partner Is Showing These 10 Money Red Flags, You Deserve A Refund

Dating should be a no-shame zone regarding financial situations; red flags include showing shame or excessive flashiness.
Books
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I retired from tech at 59. These 5 books helped me do it.

Alvaro Munevar Jr. retired at 59 by building a real estate business and leveraging insights from personal finance literature.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

If Your Partner Is Showing These 10 Money Red Flags, You Deserve A Refund

Dating should be a no-shame zone regarding financial situations; red flags include showing shame or excessive flashiness.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

'Big, Beautiful Bill' proposal spearheaded by Ted Cruz offers 'MAGA accounts' with $1K for newborns

The pilot program - described as the "money account for growth and advancement" or "MAGA account" - would give every baby born with a Social Security number $1,000.
US politics
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 weeks ago

Hundreds of Brooklyn Teens Gather For Leadership Summit

The 'Summit to Success' empowers Brooklyn teens through workshops on mental health, financial literacy, and leadership.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Gen Zers should avoid these 6 money mistakes, says a young CEO who watched her friends flounder financially

Gen Z faces financial pitfalls, including reliance on buy-now-pay-later apps and delayed investing, warns Frich CEO Katrin Kaurov.
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

An Interview With A Fired Web Content Manager At The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau | Defector

In his work on the CFPB's website, he maintained pages that shared educational information about auto loans, bank loans, credit cards, credit reports, and credit scores, and debt.
Video games
#credit-score
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Jill On Money: Can Trump fire Powell?

The Federal Reserve's independence limits presidential power to remove its chair, requiring cause for dismissal.
Understanding bonds involves recognizing them as loans made to various entities, with fixed rates of interest and risk-based pricing.
#parenting
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago
Parenting

I retired early to spend more time with my kids - but how do I stop worrying they'll become spoiled trust fund adults?

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Parenting

My teen asked for a $28 phone case that she didn't need. I used that as an opportunity to teach her about wants versus needs.

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Parenting

I'm a wealth advisor at Merrill Lynch. Here are 5 ways I'm setting my kids up for financial success and debt-free college.

from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago
Parenting

I retired early to spend more time with my kids - but how do I stop worrying they'll become spoiled trust fund adults?

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Parenting

My teen asked for a $28 phone case that she didn't need. I used that as an opportunity to teach her about wants versus needs.

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Parenting

I'm a wealth advisor at Merrill Lynch. Here are 5 ways I'm setting my kids up for financial success and debt-free college.

#homeownership
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

My mom's smart investment helped me buy my first home in my 20s. I want to give my kids the same financial head start.

Investing early can provide significant advantages in real estate, as experienced by the author and their family.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Video | Navigating the first-time home buying journey | amNewYork

Schneps Media hosted a webinar to guide first-time homebuyers on navigating the complexities of homeownership.
Retirement
fromwww.swindonadvertiser.co.uk
3 months ago

Get paid 1,000 just for saving each year with this clever trick

The Lifetime ISA offers a government bonus that significantly enhances savings for first-time homebuyers, helping many achieve their property ownership goals.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

My mom's smart investment helped me buy my first home in my 20s. I want to give my kids the same financial head start.

Investing early can provide significant advantages in real estate, as experienced by the author and their family.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Video | Navigating the first-time home buying journey | amNewYork

Schneps Media hosted a webinar to guide first-time homebuyers on navigating the complexities of homeownership.
Retirement
fromwww.swindonadvertiser.co.uk
3 months ago

Get paid 1,000 just for saving each year with this clever trick

The Lifetime ISA offers a government bonus that significantly enhances savings for first-time homebuyers, helping many achieve their property ownership goals.
#investing
Venture
fromHer Campus
3 months ago

Gen Zers Are Flocking To This Viral Investing App - Here's Why

The Dub app facilitates easy investment learning by enabling users to mimic successful investors' strategies.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

How To Invest in Real Estate Without Buying Property

Investing in real estate can be done through REITs without buying property, allowing for potential capital growth and passive income.
SF parents
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

How I Plan to Invest $72K Gifted by My Grandparents for a Secure Financial Future

The Great Wealth Transfer may lead to significant financial changes for Millennials as they inherit and invest wealth from previous generations.
Venture
fromHer Campus
3 months ago

Gen Zers Are Flocking To This Viral Investing App - Here's Why

The Dub app facilitates easy investment learning by enabling users to mimic successful investors' strategies.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

How To Invest in Real Estate Without Buying Property

Investing in real estate can be done through REITs without buying property, allowing for potential capital growth and passive income.
SF parents
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

How I Plan to Invest $72K Gifted by My Grandparents for a Secure Financial Future

The Great Wealth Transfer may lead to significant financial changes for Millennials as they inherit and invest wealth from previous generations.
#social-security
Retirement
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Worker survey finds that 70% are struggling to save for retirement

Workers face economic disruptions and job market instability while trying to secure retirement funding.
The survey indicates a rising expectation for self-funded retirement, with concerning savings adequacy among employees.
Mental health
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

9 in 10 Americans Count on Social Security but Only 1 in 5 Fully Understand It

Many retirees depend on Social Security, yet significant confusion exists about how it operates.
Retirement
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Worker survey finds that 70% are struggling to save for retirement

Workers face economic disruptions and job market instability while trying to secure retirement funding.
The survey indicates a rising expectation for self-funded retirement, with concerning savings adequacy among employees.
Mental health
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

9 in 10 Americans Count on Social Security but Only 1 in 5 Fully Understand It

Many retirees depend on Social Security, yet significant confusion exists about how it operates.
#generation-alpha
Parenting
fromSalon
1 month ago

My 8-year-old wants a debit card

The digital economy is shaping Generation Alpha's understanding of money, focusing on spending over saving.
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Gen Alpha may need a financial reality check

Gen Alpha is developing a taste for luxury and holds high expectations for spending.
This generation prefers digital financial solutions over traditional banking methods.
Parenting
fromSalon
1 month ago

My 8-year-old wants a debit card

The digital economy is shaping Generation Alpha's understanding of money, focusing on spending over saving.
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Gen Alpha may need a financial reality check

Gen Alpha is developing a taste for luxury and holds high expectations for spending.
This generation prefers digital financial solutions over traditional banking methods.
#retirement-planning
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Baby Boomers Beware: How Annuities Can Lock You Into Poor Returns

Annuities promise guaranteed income but have significant downsides if overlooked, particularly regarding fine print and missed opportunities during market booms.
Startup companies
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Starting a pension in your 40s or 50s? Five catch-up strategies to help you boost your pot

Late starters can successfully achieve retirement goals by maximizing contributions and considering secondary investments.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

I'm thinking about hiring a financial advisor since I've no reliable person to take advice from. Does this make sense?

Consulting a financial advisor is crucial for tailored, reliable financial guidance over that of friends or family.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Baby Boomers Beware: How Annuities Can Lock You Into Poor Returns

Annuities promise guaranteed income but have significant downsides if overlooked, particularly regarding fine print and missed opportunities during market booms.
Startup companies
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Starting a pension in your 40s or 50s? Five catch-up strategies to help you boost your pot

Late starters can successfully achieve retirement goals by maximizing contributions and considering secondary investments.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

I'm thinking about hiring a financial advisor since I've no reliable person to take advice from. Does this make sense?

Consulting a financial advisor is crucial for tailored, reliable financial guidance over that of friends or family.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Credit and Debt: Leveraging the Future for the Present

Borrow from tomorrow to pay for today perpetuates personal and national debt, driven by a psychological bias favoring immediate gratification over long-term financial responsibility.
Mental health
#young-adults
#consumer-behavior
fromPolygon
1 month ago
Video games

Almost 20% of Japanese people in their 20s have prioritized in-game purchases over paying rent

Video games
fromPolygon
1 month ago

Almost 20% of Japanese people in their 20s have prioritized in-game purchases over paying rent

A significant portion of young Japanese adults struggles with excessive spending on in-game purchases, impacting their financial stability.
#generational-wealth
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The 12-year-old investor - How FIRE parents are teaching their kids to be financially savvy

Teaching children financial literacy from a young age can promote generational wealth and independence.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Baby Boomers Could Really Clean Up If They Switched To A Cash Back Credit Card

Baby boomers can significantly benefit financially by utilizing rewards-based credit cards, potentially earning over $1,000 in cash back annually due to their spending habits.
Cryptocurrency
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Taxes on Side Hustle Income: Do You Have to File a Return? | Entrepreneur

"Even if you find yourself in a situation where you didn't set aside any money [for taxes], and now you're going to owe, still file as quickly as possible."
Fundraising
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Most Taxpayers Don't Understand How Tax Credits Actually Work

Many Americans do not know the crucial differences between tax deductions and tax credits, impacting their tax savings potential.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
3 months ago

Money Tip From Founder Helping College Athletes Manage Billions | Entrepreneur

Student-athletes can now earn from their likenesses, but without proper financial education, they risk repeating mistakes of past athletes.
Retirement
fromwww.medscape.com
3 months ago

Three Financial Moves All Young Docs Should Make

Young doctors should prioritize early investment and budgeting to alleviate financial stress and enhance professional satisfaction.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Jill On Money: Love, money and infidelity

It's time for my annual nudge to prompt conversations and an exchange of information that will serve every couple over the long term.
Relationships
#wealth-management
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Should I invest heavily in my child's education or give her all the money in her 20s instead so she can retire?

fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

I'm a former NBA player. Basketball helped me to financially support my family, but I made some mistakes with my money along the way.

from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Should I invest heavily in my child's education or give her all the money in her 20s instead so she can retire?

fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

I'm a former NBA player. Basketball helped me to financially support my family, but I made some mistakes with my money along the way.

fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I was raised in an upper-middle-class home and learned money buys access. I now give back to the communities that supported me.

If you're going to be a decision-maker, you've got to be in the room where decisions are made. And once you're in that room, you need the financial resources to make an impact.
Miscellaneous
fromstupidDOPE
3 months ago

Larry June and 2 Chainz Deliver Wisdom and Wealth on Life Is Beautiful | stupidDOPE

Larry June delivers bars that speak to the realities of turning struggles into success, making his lessons feel conversational, like a friend dropping game.
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