According to PayScale, in 2021, white women earned 82 cents on the dollar, compared to their white ... [+] male counterparts. Asian women earned 95 cents, while Black women earned 77 cents.
When you have a job you enjoy and you're making enough to pay your bills, it's easy to just feel grateful. I grew up thinking that if you were a "good person," you didn't care about money.
Money though, isn't just about material possessions: it can be used to help advance nearly any goal, whether your objective is political, social, or environmental. Asking for a raise can be one of the least selfish things you can do. Here are five reasons to ask for money at work that have nothing to do with designer clothes or exotic vacations.
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If that's the question on your lips, and you wonder if this is possible, the answer is a resounding yes. It is possible to make cool cash from the comfort of your home or office. Millionaire entrepreneurs have been launched to the limelight just from starting an online business, showcasing and marketing their skills on social media platforms.
But like all physical businesses, there are challenges a lot of online entrepreneurs face daily. These challenges constantly threaten their online source of income. You need to be aware of these challenges to overcome them and build a successful career out of your online business.
5 Ways Being a Remote Worker Can Save You Money
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You'll likely spend a lot less money as a remote worker -- here are some of the ways you can save big.
Here are smart money moves to make now as the economy bounces back
Covid-19 vaccinations are on the rise. Mask mandates are being stripped away. Businesses are reopening.
Many households are still dealing with the impact of the pandemic and will be for many years, even as the economy recovers. And, even those who weren't hit as hard by Covid may need to reassess their finances, as lockdowns have shifted priorities and spending habits — as things return to normal, inflation has risen, which can be concerning for consumers not ready to spend more for goods and services.
20 Genius Things Mark Cuban Says To Do With Your Money
You might have heard this billionaire's name, but who is Mark Cuban and how did he make his money? It's possible you know him as one of the sharks on the hit show "Shark Tank," but Cuban is more than just a TV personality -- he's also the owner of the Dallas Mavericks and a successful investor.
Talk to any self-made millionaires or billionaires and they might preach the importance of taking calculated risks. Sometimes, risks and rewards go hand-in-hand, as Cuban pointed out in a 2017 interview with Money magazine while discussing the value of investing your savings. He explained that it's possible to save a million dollars, but only if you're disciplined and take risks.
23 Secret Ways To Save Money on Amazon
The Amazon Family program offers Amazon Prime members great deals on baby registry items and essentials such as diapers, wipes and other gear. Once you see how good up to 20% off your diaper order feels, you might never go back to a big-box store.
Instead of donating money to a charity separately, donate through Amazon. With the AmazonSmile program, 0.5% of your purchase price is donated to the charitable organization of your choice. Simply visit smile.amazon.com, and shop products that are eligible for donations. There are nearly 1 million charities to choose from, so there's sure to be a cause that will appeal to your heart.
Jill On Money: Should kids be able to invest?
One of the best investor developments of the past decade is how technology has made the process of putting money to work so much easier.
After the advent of index funds 50 years ago, the ability to use an app to buy and sell at low or no cost has allowed millions of investors globally to access markets without struggling to navigate an antiquated system that often required an expensive intermediary.
That’s the good news. The bad news is that we have essentially given a lot of people the keys to our cars. These are people who haven’t been behind the wheel and have not yet taken drivers education. I thought about that when I learned that Fidelity had rolled out a new product: The Fidelity Youth Account. It’s touted as an “account where teens 13 to 17 can learn to spend, save, and invest.
Show Me the Money: Car shopping tips amid shortage
We continue our series on the new car shortage. Memorial Day is usually a time to score some big deals but this year, that’s not going to be the case.
More and more people are getting vaccinated and are ready to travel this summer. Combine that with the computer chip shortage and supply just can’t keep up with the demand for cars.
“What’s really happening is the people who used to get the bigger discounts more than $500, $1,000, probably $2,000, $5,000,” said Jessica Caldwell, Edmunds. "You’ve seen all those advertisements. We’re seeing a lot less of those these days which means inventory is tightening up and there are just fewer deals out there.”
14 Key Signs You Will Run Out of Money in Retirement
You could quickly run out of money in retirement if you need long-term care but didn't have a plan to pay for it. More than half of adults turning 65 today will need long-term care and about 1 in 7 will need care for more than five years, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.
"Even the wealthiest people are at risk if they have a lot of long-term care expenses," said Dave Littell, professor emeritus of taxation at The American College.
"Poppy Lady" raises money for veterans
STURGIS, S.D. (KEVN) - A poem by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae titled "Flanders Fields" sets the scene for The American Legion's official flower.
Ruth Mechling spends every one of her Memorial Day Weekends selling a plastic version of the flower to raise money for veterans.
"Well, you know, when I was younger and a child growing up, on Memorial Day Weekend anybody would be asking for donations on the street, but you can't do that anymore. You have to get permission from the proprietor of the store," said Mechling.
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