Personal finance
Russia-Ukraine war is having a limited impact on Europe vacation bookings, experts say
Travelers booking luxury trips to Europe have not canceled amid the Ukraine war, says travel advisor Jessica Griscavage of Runway Travel. Pictured, Grignan, France. Westend61 | Westend61 | Getty Images As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues with no end in sight, how are Americans’ European vacation plans being affected? It depends on whom you […]
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Thinking about buying a car? Here’s what auto experts say you need to know
A customer is shown a 2022 Toyota Prius at Longo Toyota in El Monte, CA on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Medianews Group | Orange County Register via Getty Images People spend a lot of money on their cars and trucks. In fact, about 16% of the average American’s total budget goes to transportation, including vehicle […]
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Sell your old iPhone, laptop now before the ‘value just vanishes into the ether,’ expert says: Here’s the best way
If you were gifted a new set of Airpods for Christmas or bought yourself a new laptop on Cyber Monday, you probably still have its predecessor lying around somewhere. Instead of keeping it in a drawer or under you bed, you could sell it for a good chunk of money, says Byron Binkley, founder of […]
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How college students can start investing — and making — money
Investing. It sounds like something older people do. Or that you need to have a finance degree to do. Right? Wrong. Investing is something you can never start too early because the earlier you start, the more time your money has to grow. “It takes far less to save and invest when you’re young instead […]
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Inflation may cause Americans to cut back on travel. Here’s how to vacation and save money
Inflation is surging — and if it keeps up, Americans may start nixing their travel plans. Some 40% of U.S. adults said they would cancel a vacation or trip if consumer prices continue to rise, according to a new CNBC + Acorns Invest in You survey, conducted by Momentive. The online poll was taken March […]
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Is a recession on the way? These unconventional economic indicators may provide some clues
The completion of the world’s tallest buildings is said to be one less conventional indicator of an economic downturn. Pictured here on April 3, 2022, is the Merdeka 118 tower in Malaysia, which was completed at the end of the 2021 and is said to be the world’s second tallest skyscraper. Sopa Images | Lightrocket […]
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Here are the signs the job market is hot for workers
A “Now Hiring” advertisement in a store window in Bay Shore, New York, on March 24, 2022. Steve Pfost/Newsday RM via Getty Images Claims for unemployment insurance last week fell to their lowest level in more than 50 years — yet another sign workers are reaping the benefits of a hot labor market. Americans filed […]
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Demand for used cars drops from a year ago but high prices aren’t budging
David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Used-car prices appear to be stuck in high gear, despite slowing consumer demand. Last month, sales of used cars less than 10 years old were down 27% compared with March 2021, according to car shopping app CoPilot, which tracks dealership prices nationwide. The average price during that […]
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Here’s how to navigate buying a car amid low inventory and high prices
Any shopper who has stepped onto a vehicle sales lot during the coronavirus pandemic has likely noticed at least two things: There are very few cars and they have very high sticker prices. Amid inflation and fear of a recession, buying a car in this climate is certainly not for the faint of heart. “If […]
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Biden extends payment pause on federal student loans until September
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday another extension of the payment pause on federal student loans, this time until September. This is the sixth prolongment of the break, which has spanned more than 24 months and two presidencies. Borrowers have saved nearly $200 billion during that period, the Federal Reserve has found. The policy freezing the […]
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