#financial-security

#financial-security

"Every lender who wanted to offer a 95% loan is probably already doing so," said Peter Stimson, director at MPowered Mortgages, adding that the scheme may shift risk but won't lower costs when buying a house.

The Social Security Administration will officially stop issuing paper checks, transitioning to electronic funds transfers starting September 30, 2025, to improve efficiency and security.

One-third of Americans (33%) say they couldn't cover bills for even one month if they lost their income, highlighting the financial fragility experienced by many.

A smart contract owned by Visor Finance exhibited a vulnerability that led to an attack resulting in $8.2 million losses, highlighting critical weaknesses in address verification methods.

Investing in high-dividend stocks that pay dividends every 30 days provides investors with steady cash flow and dependable income without requiring constant trading.

Insurance designed for older individuals differs from the types typically associated with earlier phases of life. These policies tend to emphasize peace of mind over wealth accumulation.

"USDA has a lot of data that people should be very concerned about protecting for a lot of different reasons," said one current USDA employee who requested anonymity due to ongoing fear of retaliation. "Farmers' financial and production data should be protected at all costs, for privacy reasons and because of competition. If you got access to disaster payments, you would be able to layer a lot of data and arrive at a lot of valuable conclusions about productivity and U.S. farmland, futures markets, and commodity prices. You can hedge a lot of bets and make a lot of money if you know what's happening with U.S. agriculture."

The number of people feeling financially secure has risen this quarter by three percentage points to 58%, with 70% confident enough to plan a summer holiday.

Software engineering excels for those who enjoy creating, troubleshooting, and continuous learning. Many roles don't require a degree; coding boot camps provide an avenue to enter the field.

I had also been running three side businesses outside of work for several years, namely an online fitness coaching company. This allowed me to pursue my fitness passion while having bidirectional income streams.

In 'Materialists', Dakota Johnson navigates a love triangle that raises questions about the motivations behind relationships—love or financial stability, brilliantly exploring romantic complexities.

Buying a car, purchasing a home, and even going to school can all require you to take out loans to cover the cost of high-priced goods and services

I've always had at least one side gig on top of a primary job. Through economic dips, my backup jobs have brought me peace of mind for 25 years.

At this stage in my life, I can finish my career. If it's financially, I can finish my career today and just sit and chill and do nothing. Because I invested everything.

Employee ownership of businesses is a powerful tool that can help narrow the divisions between those who own assets and those who don’t.