The share of women working full time, which had been growing steadily since 2011, began to decline during the COVID-19 pandemic when unreliable child care and remote learning put more caregiving responsibilities on women’s shoulders. But for those who have continued in the workforce, wage gr…
Unemployment ticked up in May, but employers kept pumping out jobs — more than enough to beat expectations. The U.S. added 339,000 jobs in May, according to Friday’s jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). That’s well above the 190,000 gain forecast by economists surveyed by t…
SmartAsset crunched the numbers to find the overall costs – and opportunity costs – of putting down 20% vs. 10% vs. 5% on a home in today's environment.
Rocket Homes examined Census Bureau data to find the highest-earning ZIP codes with at least 500 residents in each state based on 2021 median income.
When your finances start to spiral and it becomes increasingly difficult to keep up with credit card payments or build toward financial goals, switching your payment method temporarily to cash or debit could help. Spending with credit cards can stimulate the brain’s reward center and drive y…
The debt ceiling standoff kept the nation on edge as politicians negotiated the terms to raise the government's borrowing limit. Some observers said the situation was a “manufactured crisis.” The money was already spent, the bills were coming due, and the U.S. risked defaulting on its debt u…
Customers of Venmo, PayPal and CashApp should not store their money for the long term with these apps since their funds may not be covered by deposit insurance, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warned on Thursday.
At one time, no one had ever heard of a telegraph operator. An electrician. Auto mechanic. TV producer. X-ray technician. Software developer. Webmaster. Cybersecurity specialist.Advancements in technology have always spawned new kinds of jobs while rendering other ones obsolete. Artificial intelligence will be no exception. Right now, we don't fully know what those jobs will...
Stacker identified these jobs as paying the lowest wages. Inflation has made the situation worse.
To get a sense of the true impact that the Covid era had on retirees' assets, SmartAsset examined data on retirement assets and net worth based on quarterly data from the Federal Reserve.
When a bank fails, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. tends to act quickly to protect customers' money and arrange for a healthy bank to buy the failed one. This process happened most recently on May 1 when First Republic Bank failed. But what happens if a neobank fails?A neobank, such as Chime or Current, is...
What are the highest paying jobs in America? Stacker took a look, using May 2022 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet, Inc. does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments.Professional organizers might define household clutter as a pile of unmade decisions. Money clutter is much the same.Those...
In the spring of 2022—following the large decreases in consumer spending, stimulus checks, and other financial relief due to the COVID-19 pandemic—total revolving credit card debt reached its lowest level since 2014. But as consumer spending started to recover and inflation swelled, revolvin…
A three-year pause on student loan payments will end this summer regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the White House plan to forgive billions of dollars in student loan debt. Here's what to know to get ready to start paying back loans.
A recent study finds the financial capability of Latinos improved over the last decade, but obstacles to Latino wealth remain. In February 2023, the U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Foundation published new findings in a study titled “A Closer Look at Financial Capability of Hispanic Adults in the United States.”Several FINRA surveys contributed to...
Ozempic, a medication used to treat Type 2 diabetes, has gone viral as a weight loss drug.The #ozempic hashtag has over a billion views on TikTok, and more people are searching the web for Ozempic than for insulin, Viagra or Tylenol, according to Google Trends data for May 2023.Medicare beneficiaries interested in the drug might...
Today's Homeowner used real-life data to discover how much TV homes would cost in 2023 and how those costs compare to monthly income of the tenants.
Today's Homeowner took a closer look at geographic trends in homeowner associations.
It has never been easier to open a bank account, especially with the spread of online services, but there has also never been so much choice about where to put your money. If you’re overwhelmed by your banking options, think about your ability to shape social change with your money. Now is a great time...
A summer vacation can feel like a seasonal rite of passage — a sacred time to break away from the demands of everyday life in favor of fun and relaxation.But summer can also be an expensive time to travel, which makes it hard to budget enough money for your vacation.Though it’s best to pay in...
Bank failures, debt ceilings, inflation…what does it all mean? Most importantly, how can you protect your hard-earned cash? Veuer's Elizabeth Keatinge has more.
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Content by Nebraska Craft Brewery Board. Check out this helpful breakdown of the top Nebraska breweries to find your perfect beer this summer.
Content by Southeast Community College. Stackable credentials, apprenticeships and improved training spaces are the foundation on which SCC is building its bridge between students and the workforce.
Content by Nebraska Craft Brewery Board. Visit these northern Nebraska breweries for great tasting brews within an eclectic and inviting atmosphere.
In the event a recession does hit, Bankrate compiled a list of investments you may want to consider avoiding.
Nextiva identified the top types of tech platforms small businesses use based on a 2022 survey from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet, Inc. does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments.The deadline for the U.S. to raise the debt ceiling is looming. If the U.S. defaults, it’s likely...
On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to advance a proposal that could retroactively end the student loan payment pause, kill the president’s debt cancellation plan and potentially force hundreds of thousands of public servants to return forgiven debt to the government. But borrowers shouldn’t panic yet, because the proposal, pushed forward by Republican...
A month ago, federal data showed relatively flat prices from February to March. Today's fresh figures tell a different story. This month’s personal consumption expenditures price index (PCE) suggests that inflation rose more sharply in April than in the preceding two months. The PCE increased 0.4% in April after rising 0.1% in March and 0.3%...
"He's my little ball of sunshine," Mallory Bartels says of her 13-year-old Boston terrier, Buddha. With his shiny black coat and white spots on his paws that look like socks, Bartels describes him as a sweet pup with a playful personality.Buddha's zest for life was apparent when he jumped off the couch in Bartels' home...
The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet, Inc. does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments.Rates on savings accounts and certificates of deposit are seeing highs not seen for at least a decade....
Who's the brainiest inventor in your state? ClickUp used data from the Patent and Trademark Office to find the top patent earner in each state.
