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Once advertised as the “cool” and “elegant” thing to do, smoking has lost its edge. The number of people in the U.S. who smoke has been falling each year for many years now. In 2015, nearly 21% of U.S. adults…
According to an old saying, “The rich get richer and the poor get poorer.” In America, there’s a lot of truth to that. According to a 2020 report from the Pew Research Center, the top 20% of households have brought…
Food is the third-largest expense in the average American’s budget, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). And that says nothing of entertainment expenses that include alcoholic beverages. Fortunately, because they’re such a substantial portion of our…
Summer is in full swing, which means it’s high time you host a barbecue before the bells start ringing for back-to-school season. The only problem? You’re on a tight budget and can’t afford to serve up porterhouse steak and craft beer…
Costco is the world’s largest membership-based warehouse club operator and the fourth-largest retailer by 2020 sales, according to the National Retail Federation. If you live in or near a major American city, you almost certainly live within an hour’s drive…
Mutual funds are a popular way for investors to build diversified, easy-to-manage portfolios. However, there are thousands of funds to choose from and no two funds are exactly the same. Understanding how mutual funds work and how to evaluate them…
With increasing numbers of people pouring into the markets, trying to take advantage of the current state of the world to get involved with day trading, you may have heard about the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Volatility Index (VIX),…
Millions of Americans work in the gig economy on a part- or full-time basis. They drive for rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft, deliver food and packaged goods on delivery apps like DoorDash, and Instacart, and pick up odd jobs through…
Robots really are coming for your job. At least if you’re an investment advisor. Over the past decade, a new type of financial advisor has emerged to compete with traditional investment advisory firms. These robo-advisors began as startups backed by…
Investing is a good way to start building long-term wealth. You can put your money to work for you by purchasing stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other securities. However, many of these investments involve fees, and investment companies often charge…
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