AI isn’t the biggest threat to Gen Z workers right now, says leadership expert — why ‘youngism’ is to blame for holding this generation back
While Gen Z workers might be worried about how AI will impact the job market, it’s not the only threat to building a career. While older workers may face discrimination in the workplace — being passed over for jobs or promotions — young workers have the opposite problem: youngism (1). Must Read Thanks to Jeff […]
Experts say S&P 500 is ‘broken’ — despite hitting record high. Is Warren Buffett’s ‘set it and forget it’ total trust in it no longer justified?
On October 8, the S&P 500 reached a record high of 6,753.72 amid an ongoing government shutdown. (1) If you’re someone who’s heavily invested in it, you may be feeling pretty good about the state of your portfolio. But if your primary investment strategy is to hold an S&P 500 index fund or ETF and […]
A man knocked on my door offering to mow my lawn for $100 and wouldn’t take no for an answer. It was definitely uncomfortable — but was it a scam?
Mark answered a knock at the door, expecting it to be a new neighbor. Instead, he was confronted with a situation that unsettled him. The person at the door said that he would mow Mark’s lawn for $100. At first, he seemed friendly, but when Mark said that he didn’t require the man’s services, things […]
We live in Texas, and we’re fighting with our landlord over needed repairs. Now he’s threatening to kick us out in 72 hours. Is that even allowed?
Everyone wants to live in a safe and habitable home, and if you’re a renter that sometimes means leaning on your landlord to maintain the property. But what happens when they aren’t responsive? Let’s say you have two friends, Sarah and Zach, who have been in conflict with their landlord for several months, but things […]
I accidentally deposited $10,000 instead of $1,000 into my daughter’s 529 account. Is there a way I can withdraw the $9,000 without paying a penalty?
The goal of 529 plans is to make it easier to save for college. These tax-advantaged investment accounts allow you to save and use the growth tax-free to pay for qualified educational expenses. Like most tax-advantaged accounts, however, there are rules about how much you can contribute — and what you can pull the funds […]
One-third of Americans have nothing to fall back on in case of an emergency, and that’s dangerous — what you can do to protect yourself
Despite the vast majority (75%) of Americans saying emergency savings are essential to financial security, one-third (32%) have no emergency savings set aside, according to a June survey by Empower. (1) That’s a huge increase from last year, when the financial services company published an April survey showing 21% of Americans had no emergency savings. […]
More money, same exact problems — why high-earning ‘HENRYs’ don’t feel any richer despite six-figure salaries
They pull in six-figure salaries but don’t think they’re rich. HENRYs, or “High Earners, Not Rich Yet,” are a surprisingly large class of Americans who pull in big bucks but still feel financially strapped. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you […]
America’s richest families are feeling pressure to sell properties as the office sector struggles — what you need to know about commercial real estate
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Many of America’s wealthiest families are, for the first time, selling off properties from their long-held real estate empires. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) highlighted the struggles faced by New York’s commercial real estate sector, where tumbling property valuations are pushing […]
Personal bankruptcy filings are soaring this year due to ‘mounting financial pressure’ — but how do you know when you need a ‘financial reset’?
It’s a financial situation that feels hopeless and scary: bankruptcy. Unfortunately, it is also a situation that an increasing number of Americans find themselves in. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don’t have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. […]
I’m buying $10K in camera gear and the seller has 0% interest for a year. I’ve got the cash but wonder — is there any harm in financing it instead?
You may have noticed a new option on the checkout page — zero-interest financing. More online retailers are offering to finance large purchases with no interest charges. It sounds too good to be true, but is it? Adrian found himself asking this question. He’s looking to buy around $10,000 worth of high-end camera gear, including […]