5 tips for financial and retirement planning in 2021
(BPT) - The past year has presented countless challenges, and for many, a reassessment of goals — especially when it comes to finances. A new survey shows attitude shifts including a renewed …
Gold and Silver makes Digital Debut, Public Exchange Listing in Blockchain Era
(NewsUSA) - Silver and gold, long-time staples in the global economy, are entering the age of digital finance. Gold and silver have a history as safe-haven investments, trusted units of account, …
Why Women Benefit from Financial Planning
(NewsUSA) - As we celebrate Women's History Month, we take time to reflect on the important contributions women of different backgrounds have made to our country and on the importance of diversity …
Fraud Watch: Avoiding COVID-19 Related Medicare Scams
(BPT) - Medicare fraud is not a new issue and long predates the pandemic, but during times of crisis, scammers often get more aggressive and creative with targeting seniors. Scammers have taken ample …
First steps in retirement planning – for all Americans
(BPT) - Even if you’re young, newly employed or haven't yet started to save for retirement, many financial professionals agree planning is key to achieving a sense of security for your future. …
Emotional Investing And Social Media
(NAPSI)—When it comes to gathering information to make an investment decision, investors have access to a variety of online information sources, from investment platforms to news and social media. …
Tax Prep Tips You Need Now from Financial Pros
(NewsUSA) --Tax time is just around the corner, and although many people still face various degrees of financial upheaval in the wake of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, the IRS now says that taxes …
Don’t Go Uncovered—Finding Your Own Health Insurance Post-Graduation
(NAPSI)—“I may need health insurance after graduation.” Perhaps this is the last thing you are asking yourself but may be among the most significant. About one in five people in their 20s do …
Need a financial checkup? Try these 4 tips
(BPT) - Springtime has finally arrived and for many that means engaging in a little spring cleaning. Traditionally, this entails a deep home cleaning — scrubbing the windows, dusting the …
5 steps you can take to be actionable in your financial education
(BPT) - Make no mistake: The past several months have been challenging — both financially and emotionally — when it comes to the disruption the COVID-19 global pandemic brought to our …
3 savvy ways to manage your finances
(BPT) - During challenging times, there’s nothing more stressful than trying to manage your money (especially if your cash flow has been disrupted). Between expenses like rent, groceries, …
Experts Share Advice on Confusing Tax Situations Created by Pandemic
In 2020, Americans experienced firsts across virtually every aspect of life. Now, with an extended tax deadline of May 17 approaching, the implications for such an unusual year have some people wondering how all those changes might affect their tax refund.
How this family went from debt to a seven-figure net worth
(BPT) - When they first got together, Andy and Nicole Hill thought they were doing fine financially. They made about $130,000 a year. They bought what they wanted and went out to dinner when they …
The power of planning: Getting retirement savings on track after COVID-19
(BPT) - Planning for retirement is an important step toward long-term financial wellness at any age. Even though everybody knows to expect the unexpected, no one could have predicted how the events …
5 Tips to Rebuild Your Savings and Unlock Opportunities
(BPT) - The pandemic created a lot of uncertainty for people, especially when it comes to their finances: unemployment was up, spending was down and pretty much everything felt like a roller coaster. …
Supporting fair housing, inclusivity in your community
Home and property ownership is a nearly universal part of the American dream. An unfortunate reality of our nation’s past and present, however, is that this dream has been much more difficult to achieve among minority groups.
Be on the lookout for your federal stimulus prepaid card
(BPT) - Following the enactment of the American Rescue Plan Act on March 11, the IRS moved quickly to deliver the third round of Economic Impact Payments (EIP) with the first batch of direct deposits …
Historic level of funding available to help clinicians pay off student loan
(BPT) - The National Health Service Corps (NHSC), a federal government program administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human …
Pursuing a mortgage with 'less-than-perfect' credit
(BPT) - Owning a home is the cornerstone of the American dream. There's nothing like having a permanent plot of land you can call your own.But, if you've hit a rough patch with your credit score, …
Business credit scores: 6 things every entrepreneur should know
(BPT) - Do you have a side hustle you're looking to grow? Are you a small-business owner wondering if you should use your personal credit for your business? Before you do, consider your business …
The 50th birthday gift I never wished for – shingles: What you need to know
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How to turn your RV into a money-making machine
(BPT) - Have an RV, campervan or trailer sitting idle in your driveway? While you may have originally intended to use your RV throughout the year, a recent study by Go RVing found that most people …