When it comes to retirement, most people find themselves either sitting in the regret of past money mistakes or winning big-time with money, on track to enjoy a retirement they’ve always dreamt about. Here’s the difference: Those who are on track to reach their retirement goals have a plan. They’re…
Thomas Barwick/Getty Images Comenity Bank is a lesser-known specialized bank that partners with merchants to offer store credit cards with rewards tailored toward frequent shoppers. While most of its card offerings only work with that particular merchant, it also provides a few niche cards on the Visa and Mastercard networks.…
Par for cryptocurrencies, Ethereum has been volatile since day one and ruled by whims over its nearly 10-year life. Case in point: A game called CryptoKitties launched on Ethereum in November 2017, allowing players to buy, breed and trade digital cats. The game briefly went viral, taking Ethereum with it.…
Key takeaways Holiday shoppers are shifting their habits in light of inflation and other economic challenges. Small businesses can attract customers and weather the slump by addressing consumer concerns and playing to their strengths. Businesses should offer unique services, branch out their presence and offer a wide range of prices…
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When you’re ready to start building wealth for retirement, you’ve got a lot of options. But not all of them are good options. Risky get-rich-quick investments (cough, crypto, cough) spell disaster for your retirement plans. On the flipside, “safe” investments like gold and bonds won’t even keep up with inflation. That’s why we have been and always…
Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, and creating lasting memories. However, amidst the hustle and bustle of preparing a feast, it’s easy to overlook the importance of spending quality time together. The good news is that you don’t need to spend a fortune to enjoy fun activities with your…
Bitcoin’s price has been on a roller coaster ride since it first debuted in January 2009, but the long-term trajectory has been higher – “up and to the right,” as they say. Bitcoin ushered in the age of cryptocurrency, but it took quite a while before the public sat up…
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