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Navigating the Job Market: Financial Tips for Career Transitions

Changing careers or losing a job can feel like the rug’s been pulled out from under you. Whether you’re shifting fields voluntarily or unexpectedly navigating a layoff, one thing’s sure: your financial strategy needs to evolve right along with your professional path. Let’s talk about navigating the job

Home Appraisal Impacts on Your Mortgage: Tips for Budgeting

Buying a home is thrilling. It’s also a financial puzzle. One key piece? The home appraisal. It might not get as much attention as your credit score or interest rate. However, there are home appraisal impacts nevertheless, as they can make or break your mortgage approval – and

These products will cost more because of tariffs

President Trump's tariffs have come into effect and we will likely start seeing products get even more expensive as companies pass long these costs to consumers. All goods coming into the country will have a minimum 10% tariff, with some countries seeing higher rates. On April 9th, everything

Is New York Fries American?—the Canadian brands you didn’t know are Canadian

Canada’s tariff war with the U.S. has many homegrown companies hoping customers remember there’s more to them than their names. Despite branding themselves with nods to the U.S., Boston Pizza, New York Fries, Montana’s, California Sandwiches and The Great American Backrub are all Canadian and have been working

Animal Spirits: The Stock Market Crashed. Now what?

Today’s Animal Spirits is brought to you by Betterment Advisor Solutions and the Morningstar Investment Conference See here for more information on Betterment’s Advisor solutions See here to register for Morningstar’s investment conference, which is free for advisors Get a random Animal Spirits chart here On today’s show,

What consumer confidence at 12 year lows means for you

Every month, the Conference Board surveys Americans and produces a Consumer Confidence Survey that details how Americans feel about their economic prospects today and into the future. It captures everything from what people intend to buy, plans for vacations, expectations of inflation, stock prices, and even interest rates.

16 Low Effort Side Hustles That Can Make You Extra Money

Do you want to earn more money without working long hours or learning new skills? A low effort side hustle can be a good way to make extra income while fitting around your busy life. Many people think that side hustles require a bunch of time or effort,

Profile of Greg Abel, Next CEO of Berkshire Hathaway

In times of volatility, I often re-read the teachings of Warren Buffett. Although Buffett is becoming much less active at age 94 and no longer making speeches or giving lots of CNBC interviews, if you follow Berkshire Hathaway, don’t miss this in-depth Fortune magazine profile of Greg Abel,

Is Testosterone Really Dropping in Men? What You Need to Know

Image Source: 123rf.com Over the past few decades, there’s been a growing concern that men’s testosterone levels are dropping, and it’s becoming a topic of conversation in health circles everywhere. From increased stress and lifestyle changes to environmental factors, many factors seem to be influencing this decline. But

The Stock Market Is Down—What Should I Do?

Stock market volatility can be unnerving. No investor, whether they’re new to investing or have been making deposits for years, likes to see the value of their portfolio go down—even if it’s just temporary. When the market takes a turn, some people will inevitably sell investments in an

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