Personal Finance

Workers, ages 16 to 24, saw a median wage increase of 10.6% in the 12 months through January, compared to 4% for workers overall. Youth has an advantage over age in a multitude of ways, and now you can add rate of salary increases to the list. Workers, ages 16 to 24, saw a median… Continue reading Youngest Workers Receive Biggest Wage Increases

There are three key elements that allow a well-crafted mission statement to stand out from the competition. Key Elements of a Standout Mission StatementPurpose. Having a clear purpose allows stakeholders to see that the company is progressing toward its goals.Describe How You Do It. This is what makes your business stand out and could include… Continue reading How to Create a Standout Mission Statement

Here’s a staggering number: reported fraud losses in the U.S. in 2021 increased more than 70% over 2020 to more than $5.8 billion. It seems fraudsters are taking advantage of the vulnerabilities that have come along with a global pandemic. Newly released data from the Federal Trade Commission shows impostor scams and online shopping scams… Continue reading Impostor Scams Are Up: How to Protect Yourself or a Loved One

Just because your business is small, doesn’t mean it doesn’t have big dreams. Starting your own small business requires taking risks, working long hours, and, most likely, making some personal and financial sacrifices. Most entrepreneurs wouldn’t take the risks without having some kind of passion, core values, or beliefs about improving the world or their… Continue reading How to Write a Really Great Mission Statement, Step-By-Step

Households with income under $20,000 saw their earnings increase by only one-third of their cost of living increase in 2021. It has been said that it’s a lot easier to become rich by starting rich than by starting poor. That has now been confirmed by a Penn Wharton Budget Model report. It showed that employed… Continue reading Pay Rises Don’t Cover Increasing Costs for Low-Wage Workers

But for most of us, a tax refund isn’t really a good thing. It means we’re giving the IRS an interest-free loan. Tax payers are chalking up significant refunds so far this year. The Internal Revenue Service has doled out more than 22 million refunds for 2021, with an average refund of $3,536 per filer.… Continue reading Tax Refunds Average $3,536 So Far This Year

Walmart Maven Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. If you’re ready to splurge those tax refund dollars and you’re looking for a few items to spruce up your home or upgrade your gaming monitor, look no further. Walmart … Continue reading Stretch Your Savings With New Deals at Walmart

The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment index fell to 62.8 in February from 67.2 in January and 76.8 a year earlier. This doesn’t bode well for the economy. The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment survey fell to a 10-year low of 62.8 in February from 67.2 in January and 76.8 a year earlier. The decline… Continue reading Consumer Sentiment at 10-Year Low Due to Inflation, Higher Rates