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All About Crypto
Where Does Cryptocurrency Come From?
It’s fairly common knowledge that cryptocurrency is a decentralized digital medium of exchange that isn’t issued by a government or bank. Most people are probably familiar with Bitcoin by now, and you might have heard of Ethereum, too. But those are just two of the more than 5,000 cryptocurrencies vying to be the next big thing. Crypto on the GO: Check out our new crypto hub page for the latest news and features With that many out there, you might be wondering where they all come from. No bank and no government means no printing and no minting — but…
Your Money
What Do Banks Do With Your Money After You Deposit It?
Money in the bank might take the form of numbers on a computer screen or rectangular stacks of green paper in a vault. Either way, people have been putting money in the bank for the same reason for centuries: security. Explore: GOBankingRates’ Best Banks of 2023How To: Protect Your Financial Future With Gold and SilverStudent Loans: DOJ Says Overruling Biden’s Forgiveness Could Lead to Lawsuits Over ‘Virtually All Federal Action’ Although they’re obvious targets for robbers, banks are highly secure and, in the modern era, highly insured. On top of all that peace of mind, bankers will even pay you a…
Your Retirement
Social Security: Understanding the Basics
It’s hard to imagine that any government program touches the lives of more Americans than Social Security. See: Can I Draw Social Security at 62 and Still Work Full Time?Read More: With a Recession Looming, Make These 3 Retirement Moves To Stay On Track The bedrock of retirement for most of the country, Social Security pay monthly benefits to 67 million people in 2023, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). Most of the recipients, about 49 million Americans, are retirees and their families, but the program also supports disabled workers, families that lose a parent or spouse and other…
Your Credit
Jaw-Dropping Stats About the State of Debt in America
Most Americans have some credit card debt. A recent Clever Real Estate survey found that 3 in 5 Americans (61%) are in credit card debt, owing an average of $5,875. In addition, 23% say they go deeper into credit card debt every month and 14% say they’ve missed a payment in 2023. Here’s a look at even more staggering statistics about the state of credit card debt in America. Billionaires vs. the Middle Class: Who Pays More in Taxes?Owe Money to the IRS? Most People Don’t Realize You Can Do This – Today
Your Investments
Growth vs. Value Investing: What You Need To Know About Both To Make the Most of Your Money
In June, financial publications like CNBC began speculating about the end of the “great value rotation.” Growth stocks — like the big-name tech companies that broke so many market records over the last decade — had briefly fallen out of vogue. Investors had gravitated back toward banks, industrial manufacturers, and other value stocks, which suddenly felt safer. Then, the momentum reversed again as the growth bulls tugged the markets back in their direction once more. The Economy and Your Money: All You Need To Know Dividends: Why Are They Important to Your Investment Strategy? But what’s the difference between growth investing…
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April 26, 2023
NFL Star Brandon Copeland Discusses How To Build Financial Confidence and a Healthy Money Mindset
In this episode, Live Richer Podcast host Jaime Catmull speaks with Brandon Copeland, former New York Jets and New England Patriots linebacker and investor on the Netflix real estate show “Buy My House,” about how to overcome a poor money mindset and increase financial knowledge to reach your financial goals.
Save For Your Future
GO Ask An Expert | Should I Rent or Buy?
Jamil Damji, founder of Astroflipping and co-founder of KeyGlee, reveals if you should buy or rent property in this economy depending on your financial situation.