I sell my plasma for money. It’s not the worst gig I've ever had.
Igot a job , I texted my friend Maggie. The gray iPhone dots wiggled, and before she’d finished typing, I added: I started selling my plasma . The dots disappeared. Summer in Las Vegas makes
The Retirees Taxable Dividend Portfolio - April 2024 Income Update
After suffering a reduction in income YoY in March 2024, April saw an increased income YoY. Check out April's update of Retirees Taxable Dividend Portfolio.
Study: Oklahoma ranked in top 10 worst states for working moms
Oklahoma ranks the eighth-worst state for working moms in a recent study from WalletHub with low scores in child care, professional opportunities and work-life balance. According to WalletHub, 74%
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Top WA baby names — and which ones are on the rise
What is it with the Northwest and olive-y baby names? According to data released Thursday by the Social Security Administration, Olivia and Oliver, both derived from the Latin word for “olive tree,”
Is Ohio 'tax friendly'? Map shows every state's grade
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2 Stocks That Can Help You to Get Richer in the Next 3 to 5 Years
Some companies have a knack for making their investors richer. They operate highly profitable businesses, giving them ample cash to fund their growth while returning money to investors. BROOKFIELD RE
PROFILE 2024: Josiah Johnson
NAME: Josiah Johnson AGE: 17 RESIDENCE: Washington, North Carolina At the young age of 17, Josiah Johnson, is making his dream of selling custom designed merch come true. In November of 2023, he cr
10 Stocks to Build a Dividend Portfolio With
When it comes to building a portfolio, it is smart to first build a foundation with exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and/or index funds. However, today I am going to look at 10 individual dividend stocks
Vanguard 'nickel-and-dimes Grandma' after 49 years without junk fees
In the fee-laden world of money management, the Vanguard Group has long enjoyed a reputation of shooting straight. When Jack Bogle founded Vanguard almost 50 years ago, the idea was to create a compa
Social Security Check in May: Are You Getting Money This Week?
If your May Social Security check hasn't arrived with any of the last three rounds, it might arrive this coming week with the final round of payments. Additionally, if you're still waiting on your Apr
How to protect yourself from financial fraud
In 2023, Americans reported they were the victims of more nearly $10 billion in financial fraud (1). With fraud increasing in frequency and intricacy, investors must stay vigilant about protecting the
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Conference aimed at developing strong leaders
From Staff Reports HICKORY — Five-hundred area leaders gathered recently for a half-day conference aimed at developing stronger leaders for a stronger community. The fifth annual Catawba Valley Lead
4 investing tips for new parents
In the early days of new parenthood, the idea of planning for a future beyond the next load of laundry can feel ludicrous. If you’re focused on keeping a tiny human being alive (and struggling to reme
California Versus Texas: Which Is Best To Retire?
California and Texas are amazing retirement destinations worth considering in the U.S. California’s quality healthcare makes it great for retirees , while Texas’ affordability makes it a great optio
I’m a Financial Expert: 5 Reasons To Combine Your 401(k) Accounts
Gone are the days when a person got hired by a company and spent their entire career there. Instead, people are moving from company to company for many different reasons. For some, it’s because they’
New Student Loan Forgiveness Deadline: You Now Have More Time to Consolidate Your Loans
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Do I Owe Taxes on a Retirement Account Distribution?
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Moore: The lawn Moore
America really is the land of opportunity. Even if there’s only one opportunity, and that opportunity is cutting the grass. Ashdown, Arkansas, was a pretty typical small American town in the 1960s an
‘Tell Your Story’ to our readers
Our newspaper has a weekly feature called “Tell Your Story.” It’s an opportunity for our Seniors to share their life stories, or some unique experiences, in a forum where others can enjoy. The only r
10 Weekend Reads
The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • Maybe Baby Boomers Won’t Tank the Stock Market by Cashing Out: The common w
The pandemic has changed when Americans expect to retire
A retirement savings crisis may be looming in the United States, but it doesn’t appear to be forcing people to consider working full-time into their old age. Related video above — Rossen Reports: Are
‘I got seriously burned’: My financial adviser took me for lunch, bought my kids gifts — and had me invest $500,000 in annuities. What should I do?
‘I got seriously burned’: My financial adviser took me for lunch, bought my kids gifts — and had me invest $500,000 in annuities. What should I do? .
‘My goal is to become a millionaire before leaving this world’: I’m retired and in my 70s. I have $768,000, but want $1 million. How do I achieve that?
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Why Cathie Wood’s Ark Innovation ETF is struggling in 2024 despite the stock
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