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How High Will Jumbo CD Rates Go in 2023?
If you have a significant chunk of cash to stash, you’re in luck: Jumbo CDs—generally requiring a $100,000 minimum deposit—have better rates than investors have seen in years. But there's a catch.
6 Ways Small-Business Owners Can Consider Mental Health Benefits
Increased mental health-care coverage is here to stay for companies of all sizes.
According to the Society of Human Resources Management's (SHRM's) 2022 Employee Benefits Survey, which features responses from 3,129 HR professionals, the number of companies offering employee mental healthcare benefits in 2022 is up to 91% from 85% in 2021 and 2020.
4 No-Cost Ways To Give On Giving Tuesday
With Giving Tuesday 2022 fast approaching, you may be feeling pressure on your plans to give to your favorite cause. Inflation and recession threats have left many Americans wondering how they could give to charitable causes if cash isn’t in the cards this year.
How To Buy USD Coin (USDC)
USD Coin (USDC) is a stablecoin designed to keep a constant one-to-one value with the U.S. dollar. Stablecoins like USDC aren’t really seen as investments, instead offering liquidity for crypto traders looking to purchase other cryptocurrencies seamlessly on exchanges.
How To Buy Tether (USDT)
If you want to learn how to buy Tether (USDT), you’ve come to the right place. Unlike Bitcoin or Ethereum, where day-to-day changes in price are expected, Tether is a stablecoin that aims to hold a near-constant value.
What Is Litecoin? How Does It Work?
While you might not see Litecoin (LTC) in headlines nearly as often as Bitcoin (BTC), it’s still one of the most popular cryptocurrencies. It’s also the oldest crypto after Bitcoin.
How To Buy Decentraland
If you’re a fan of the virtual “doll house” game known as “The Sims,” you’ll love Decentraland—the first-ever virtual world owned by its users.
How To Buy Cardano (ADA)
Cardano (ADA) regularly ranks among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. Designed to be an environmentally-conscious blockchain, ADA offers developers a low-energy yet highly agile platform and a host of decentralized finance (Defi) and gaming applications.
Borrowing From Your 401(k): Pros and Cons
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If you find yourself in a financial crunch, you might consider borrowing from your 401(k). Trouble is, while a 401(k) loan could be faster and cheaper than other types of credit, you could also be jeopardizing your retirement goals.
Before you take out a 401(k) loan, it’s important to know the pros and cons—and possible alternatives—so you can make an info...
A Recession Is Coming. What To Do If You Can’t Pay Your Bills
If you can’t pay your bills, the last thing you likely want to hear is talk of a recession. So, where do you turn for help when rising prices and interest rates make the things you need and the debt you have more expensive?
Estate Planning Basics
Estate planning might sound like something that’s just for wealthy people with huge beach houses and billions in the bank. But the truth is that estate planning is something we all need to think about. No matter how large or small your net worth, estate planning is a process that ensures your assets are handed down the way you wish after you pass away.
5 Ways To Save Money And Keep Your Lifestyle Intact
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An increasing number of financial experts suggest a recession is on the horizon, which may spur you to batten down the financial hatches and start saving more. But most tips on “how to save money” tell you to cut everything fun out of your budget—which doesn’t sound like fun at all. Is it possible to keep your lifestyle and save money simultaneously?
Is The Mega Backdoor Roth Too Good To Be True?
A mega backdoor Roth is a special type of 401(k) rollover strategy used by people with high incomes to deposit funds in a Roth individual retirement account (IRA). This little-known strategy only works under very particular circumstances for people with plenty of extra money they would like to stash in a Roth IRA.
Borrowing From Your 401(k): Pros and Cons
Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations.
If you find yourself in a financial crunch, you might consider borrowing from your 401(k). Trouble is, while a 401(k) loan could be faster and cheaper than other types of credit, you could also be jeopardizing your retirement goals.
Before you take out a 401(k) loan, it’s important to know the pros and cons—and possible alternatives—so you can make an info...
Decentralized Finance Is Building A New Financial System
Decentralized finance, also known as DeFi, uses cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to manage financial transactions. DeFi aims to democratize finance by replacing legacy, centralized institutions with peer-to-peer relationships that can provide a full spectrum of financial services.