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fromVariety
1 day ago

Timothee Chalamet Aims to Promote Financial Literacy in Cash App Campaign

Catherine Ferdon, chief marketing officer at Cash App, expressed that the campaign aims to give Timothée Chalamet a platform to inspire open conversations about money across different age groups in an authentic way.
E-Commerce
#homeownership
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

My mom's smart investment helped me buy my first home in my 20s. I want to give my kids the same financial head start.

Investing early can provide significant advantages in real estate, as experienced by the author and their family.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

Video | Navigating the first-time home buying journey | amNewYork

Schneps Media hosted a webinar to guide first-time homebuyers on navigating the complexities of homeownership.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Bootstrapping

Buying a House Is the Second Most Important Financial Goal for Gen Z-the No. 1 Goal Is Why It's Out Of Reach

Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

My mom's smart investment helped me buy my first home in my 20s. I want to give my kids the same financial head start.

Investing early can provide significant advantages in real estate, as experienced by the author and their family.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

Video | Navigating the first-time home buying journey | amNewYork

Schneps Media hosted a webinar to guide first-time homebuyers on navigating the complexities of homeownership.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Bootstrapping

Buying a House Is the Second Most Important Financial Goal for Gen Z-the No. 1 Goal Is Why It's Out Of Reach

fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

I've Never Handled This Aspect of Our Family Life. My Husband Will Be Shocked When I Tell Him That Has to Change.

One major risk is remaining oblivious to household finances, which can lead to unfortunate situations for spouses, especially women, who may find themselves unprepared if their partner is no longer able to manage them.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

OpenAI's chief economist says he's teaching his kids these 4 skills to prepare for the AI world

"You've gotta learn how to be a critical thinker and identify problems," Chatterji said in an episode of the OpenAI podcast published Tuesday.
Education
#credit-cards
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago
Cryptocurrency

I've Always Paid With A Debit Card, But People Say For $20+ A Credit Card Is Better. What's The Real Answer?

from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago
Cryptocurrency

I've Always Paid With A Debit Card, But People Say For $20+ A Credit Card Is Better. What's The Real Answer?

#social-security
Retirement
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Worker survey finds that 70% are struggling to save for retirement

Workers face economic disruptions and job market instability while trying to secure retirement funding.
The survey indicates a rising expectation for self-funded retirement, with concerning savings adequacy among employees.
Mental health
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

9 in 10 Americans Count on Social Security but Only 1 in 5 Fully Understand It

Many retirees depend on Social Security, yet significant confusion exists about how it operates.
Retirement
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Worker survey finds that 70% are struggling to save for retirement

Workers face economic disruptions and job market instability while trying to secure retirement funding.
The survey indicates a rising expectation for self-funded retirement, with concerning savings adequacy among employees.
Mental health
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

9 in 10 Americans Count on Social Security but Only 1 in 5 Fully Understand It

Many retirees depend on Social Security, yet significant confusion exists about how it operates.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

A millennial paid off six figures in debt and built a $1 million net worth. She explains how she invests her money.

"I realized, if I want the life that I want to have, this debt is not going away. I'm going to have to address it."
Mindfulness
#financial-education
fromBig Think
2 weeks ago

Legal fraud: How the books get cooked

The biggest misconception about accountants is that accounting is designed to detect fraud. An audit is not designed for that purpose, despite the capability to do so.
Business
#home-buying
#investing
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

We're in our mid-30s and our family has saved $1 million for retirement - here's what it's invested in

A 36-year-old Redditor achieved a $1 million net worth through smart investments and financial strategies despite a challenging background.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

How To Invest in Real Estate Without Buying Property

Investing in real estate can be done through REITs without buying property, allowing for potential capital growth and passive income.
SF parents
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

How I Plan to Invest $72K Gifted by My Grandparents for a Secure Financial Future

The Great Wealth Transfer may lead to significant financial changes for Millennials as they inherit and invest wealth from previous generations.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Parenting

I'm a wealth advisor at Merrill Lynch. Here are 5 ways I'm setting my kids up for financial success and debt-free college.

Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

We're in our mid-30s and our family has saved $1 million for retirement - here's what it's invested in

A 36-year-old Redditor achieved a $1 million net worth through smart investments and financial strategies despite a challenging background.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

How To Invest in Real Estate Without Buying Property

Investing in real estate can be done through REITs without buying property, allowing for potential capital growth and passive income.
SF parents
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

How I Plan to Invest $72K Gifted by My Grandparents for a Secure Financial Future

The Great Wealth Transfer may lead to significant financial changes for Millennials as they inherit and invest wealth from previous generations.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Parenting

I'm a wealth advisor at Merrill Lynch. Here are 5 ways I'm setting my kids up for financial success and debt-free college.

#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

EXCLUSIVE | Comptroller hopeful Mark Levine proposes giving more New Yorkers bank accounts and boosting financial literacy | amNewYork

Mark Levine aims to improve financial literacy in NYC by providing banking access and education for young students.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

EXCLUSIVE | Comptroller hopeful Mark Levine proposes giving more New Yorkers bank accounts and boosting financial literacy | amNewYork

Mark Levine aims to improve financial literacy in NYC by providing banking access and education for young students.
#personal-finance
Books
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

I retired from tech at 59. These 5 books helped me do it.

Alvaro Munevar Jr. retired at 59 by building a real estate business and leveraging insights from personal finance literature.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

If Your Partner Is Showing These 10 Money Red Flags, You Deserve A Refund

Dating should be a no-shame zone regarding financial situations; red flags include showing shame or excessive flashiness.
Books
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

I retired from tech at 59. These 5 books helped me do it.

Alvaro Munevar Jr. retired at 59 by building a real estate business and leveraging insights from personal finance literature.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

If Your Partner Is Showing These 10 Money Red Flags, You Deserve A Refund

Dating should be a no-shame zone regarding financial situations; red flags include showing shame or excessive flashiness.
#retirement-planning
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

Baby Boomers Beware: How Annuities Can Lock You Into Poor Returns

Annuities promise guaranteed income but have significant downsides if overlooked, particularly regarding fine print and missed opportunities during market booms.
Startup companies
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Starting a pension in your 40s or 50s? Five catch-up strategies to help you boost your pot

Late starters can successfully achieve retirement goals by maximizing contributions and considering secondary investments.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

I'm thinking about hiring a financial advisor since I've no reliable person to take advice from. Does this make sense?

Consulting a financial advisor is crucial for tailored, reliable financial guidance over that of friends or family.
Retirement
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How to think about retirement if you don't have a traditional full-time job

Self-employed individuals face unique challenges in retirement planning due to irregular income and lack of traditional benefits.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

Baby Boomers Beware: How Annuities Can Lock You Into Poor Returns

Annuities promise guaranteed income but have significant downsides if overlooked, particularly regarding fine print and missed opportunities during market booms.
Startup companies
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Starting a pension in your 40s or 50s? Five catch-up strategies to help you boost your pot

Late starters can successfully achieve retirement goals by maximizing contributions and considering secondary investments.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

I'm thinking about hiring a financial advisor since I've no reliable person to take advice from. Does this make sense?

Consulting a financial advisor is crucial for tailored, reliable financial guidance over that of friends or family.
Retirement
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How to think about retirement if you don't have a traditional full-time job

Self-employed individuals face unique challenges in retirement planning due to irregular income and lack of traditional benefits.
#cryptocurrency
fromtime.com
1 month ago

What Parents Should Know About the $1,000 Trump Accounts' for Babies

Almost every baby born in America would receive a $1,000 government investment account, aimed at providing financial opportunity for future generations.
US politics
#investment
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Parenting

I was raised in a strict religion that believed teaching girls about money was dangerous. It made my life difficult.

Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I was raised in a strict religion that believed teaching girls about money was dangerous. It made my life difficult.

Empowering financial literacy is crucial for breaking generational barriers.
#entrepreneurship
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
3 months ago

Boogie Fland on How NIL is Changing the Path to the NBA | Entrepreneur

Young athletes today are leveraging social media for networking and managing personal brands at an unprecedented level.
fromMedium
4 months ago
Startup companies

I tried starting a business to see if it'll fix unemployment, it didn't.

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Parenting

I own a multimillion-dollar business and believe teaching my kids about money is as important as literacy. Here's how I'm doing it.

fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago
Startup companies

Only 48% of Founders Feel Confident About Their Taxes - Here's How to Join Them | Entrepreneur

Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
3 months ago

Boogie Fland on How NIL is Changing the Path to the NBA | Entrepreneur

Young athletes today are leveraging social media for networking and managing personal brands at an unprecedented level.
fromMedium
4 months ago
Startup companies

I tried starting a business to see if it'll fix unemployment, it didn't.

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Parenting

I own a multimillion-dollar business and believe teaching my kids about money is as important as literacy. Here's how I'm doing it.

fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago
Startup companies

Only 48% of Founders Feel Confident About Their Taxes - Here's How to Join Them | Entrepreneur

Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

My parents ignored investing their whole lives and have less than $250k for retirement - what's their best financial move now?

Financial ignorance about retirement costs persists among baby boomers, prompting millennials to feel pressure to intervene.
#life-skills
Online learning
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Gen Z is signing up for 'Adulting 101' classes - because they can't handle even basic life skills: 'A lot of stuff involves money'

Gen Z increasingly enrolls in "Adulting 101" classes to learn essential life skills their education overlooked.
Basic life skills such as cooking, budgeting, and self-management are now prioritized by young adults.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Startup companies

A third of Gen Z feels 'pressure' to become social media creators-and most say their schools encourage it

Online learning
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Gen Z is signing up for 'Adulting 101' classes - because they can't handle even basic life skills: 'A lot of stuff involves money'

Gen Z increasingly enrolls in "Adulting 101" classes to learn essential life skills their education overlooked.
Basic life skills such as cooking, budgeting, and self-management are now prioritized by young adults.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Startup companies

A third of Gen Z feels 'pressure' to become social media creators-and most say their schools encourage it

fromFast Company
1 month ago

Here's how to spot 4 common investment scams

But my friend's question was an excellent reminder of how easy it is to fall victim to investment scams, whether you're investing in your business or your nest egg.
Startup companies
Cryptocurrency
fromFast Company
1 month ago

What the "Trump effect" teaches us about crypto hype

Recent months have seen a surge in crypto interest driven by cultural phenomena.
Crypto is diverse, encompassing users from various demographics beyond financial elites.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Snoop Dogg claps back at 'sellout comments' he received over Trump inauguration performance

I DJ'ed at the Crypto Ball for what, 30 minutes? Made a whole bunch of money, made a lot of relationships to help out the inner city and the community and teach financial literacy and crypto in a space that it don't exist.
US politics
Startup companies
fromForbes
2 months ago

How To Start Your $2,000/Month Side Job As A Teen

Teen entrepreneurs are outperforming traditional summer jobs with profitable side businesses.
The entrepreneurial trend among teens is rapidly increasing, enhancing their skills for the future.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

'Big, Beautiful Bill' proposal spearheaded by Ted Cruz offers 'MAGA accounts' with $1K for newborns

The pilot program - described as the "money account for growth and advancement" or "MAGA account" - would give every baby born with a Social Security number $1,000.
US politics
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Hundreds of Brooklyn Teens Gather For Leadership Summit

The 'Summit to Success' empowers Brooklyn teens through workshops on mental health, financial literacy, and leadership.
#money-management
fromDefector
2 months ago

An Interview With A Fired Web Content Manager At The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau | Defector

In his work on the CFPB's website, he maintained pages that shared educational information about auto loans, bank loans, credit cards, credit reports, and credit scores, and debt.
Video games
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Jill On Money: Can Trump fire Powell?

The Federal Reserve's independence limits presidential power to remove its chair, requiring cause for dismissal.
Understanding bonds involves recognizing them as loans made to various entities, with fixed rates of interest and risk-based pricing.
#parenting
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago
Parenting

I retired early to spend more time with my kids - but how do I stop worrying they'll become spoiled trust fund adults?

fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Parenting

My teen asked for a $28 phone case that she didn't need. I used that as an opportunity to teach her about wants versus needs.

from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago
Parenting

I retired early to spend more time with my kids - but how do I stop worrying they'll become spoiled trust fund adults?

fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Parenting

My teen asked for a $28 phone case that she didn't need. I used that as an opportunity to teach her about wants versus needs.

#education
Higher education
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

These Are the 27 States That Guarantee a Personal Finance Course for All High Schoolers

Financial literacy education is grossly insufficient in U.S. high schools, with only half of students having access.
A few states are implementing measures to enhance financial literacy among youth.
Higher education
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

These Are the 27 States That Guarantee a Personal Finance Course for All High Schoolers

Financial literacy education is grossly insufficient in U.S. high schools, with only half of students having access.
A few states are implementing measures to enhance financial literacy among youth.
#generation-alpha
Parenting
fromSalon
3 months ago

My 8-year-old wants a debit card

The digital economy is shaping Generation Alpha's understanding of money, focusing on spending over saving.
Digital life
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Gen Alpha may need a financial reality check

Gen Alpha is developing a taste for luxury and holds high expectations for spending.
This generation prefers digital financial solutions over traditional banking methods.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Credit and Debt: Leveraging the Future for the Present

Borrow from tomorrow to pay for today perpetuates personal and national debt, driven by a psychological bias favoring immediate gratification over long-term financial responsibility.
Mental health
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Gen Z Re-Evaluates Their Budgets as a Global Trade War Rages

In an increasingly interconnected global economy, young adults like Jack Kankiewicz are adapting their financial behaviors in response to the uncertainty brought on by tariffs.
US politics
#consumer-behavior
fromPolygon
3 months ago
Video games

Almost 20% of Japanese people in their 20s have prioritized in-game purchases over paying rent

A significant portion of young Japanese adults struggles with excessive spending on in-game purchases, impacting their financial stability.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago
London startup

Brits could be sitting on 3 Billion in forgotten funds - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Brits have £3 billion in unspent rewards and unused funds, averaging £65 per person.
The research highlights significant financial savings available from overlooked cash sources.
Video games
fromPolygon
3 months ago

Almost 20% of Japanese people in their 20s have prioritized in-game purchases over paying rent

A significant portion of young Japanese adults struggles with excessive spending on in-game purchases, impacting their financial stability.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

The 12-year-old investor - How FIRE parents are teaching their kids to be financially savvy

Teaching children financial literacy from a young age can promote generational wealth and independence.
fromEntrepreneur
4 months ago

Taxes on Side Hustle Income: Do You Have to File a Return? | Entrepreneur

"Even if you find yourself in a situation where you didn't set aside any money [for taxes], and now you're going to owe, still file as quickly as possible."
Fundraising
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

Most Taxpayers Don't Understand How Tax Credits Actually Work

Many Americans do not know the crucial differences between tax deductions and tax credits, impacting their tax savings potential.
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