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Dismantling the #FDIC is on the Trump admin's agenda.
That means if you're in the U.S. and your bank fucks up, your money is gone!!!
#personalfinances
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Probably the #1 reason I swore of #Amazon - in fact all shopping but necessary
Are you guilty of ‘spaving’? How to avoid this financial trap. https://buff.ly/3QeqWvz
Yahoo FinanceAre you guilty of ‘spaving’? How to avoid this financial trap.Spaving is the practice of spending more money in order to ultimately save money. But often, this is just a financial trap. Learn how spaving works and what to do instead.
#Singapore’s #youth embrace #underconsumption #lifestyle as economic realities bite
"embracing the #underconsumptioncore #trend has opened up new avenues.. e trend is a response to rising #costofliving, job uncertainty & lay-offs, which hv forced them to reduce their spending.. Its not just a reaction to #overconsumption but also a #strategic choice to manage #economicrealities.. being a more #conscious #consumer can hv #benefits for #personalfinances"
#mindfulconsumption
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3276571/singapores-youth-embrace-underconsumption-lifestyle-economic-realities-bite
South China Morning Post · Singapore’s youth embrace underconsumption lifestyle as economic realities biteSocial media posts celebrating frugality have become viral as more Gen Z and Gen Y Asians worry about the cost of living and job security.
Nearly 60% of retirees are supporting adult children financially, survey finds
The report said 59 per cent of retirees report helping their non-student adult children with both day-to-day expenses and big-ticket items like home purchases.
#globalnews #Economy #Money #personalfinances #Retirement
https://globalnews.ca/news/10462558/canada-retirement-supporting-kids-finances/
Nearly 60% of retirees are supporting adult children financially, survey finds
The report said 59 per cent of retirees report helping their non-student adult children with both day-to-day expenses and big-ticket items like home purchases.
#globalnews #Economy #Money #personalfinances #Retirement
https://globalnews.ca/news/10462558/canada-retirement-supporting-kids-finances/
Online course: Four steps to a worry-free retirement for Canadians
I'm promoting this without doing the course myself, but I think it would be worthwhile. Cost is $500. It's been reviewed very positively by some well-known personal finance writers.
Got a pay bump? How to manage the extra cash
The act of seeking out advice — or even just starting the conversation with yourself — is worthy of praise, says financial planner Brian Himmelman.
#globalnews #Money #money #personalfinances
https://globalnews.ca/news/10213823/personal-finance-extra-cash/
Got a pay bump? How to manage the extra cash
The act of seeking out advice — or even just starting the conversation with yourself — is worthy of praise, says financial planner Brian Himmelman.
#globalnews #Money #money #personalfinances
https://globalnews.ca/news/10213823/personal-finance-extra-cash/
Americans May Be Taking on Too Much Pay Later ‘Phantom Debt’ - Buying mattresses, clothes and other goods on installment plans has propped up spending, ... - https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/20/business/economy/pay-later-credit-debt.html #bankingandfinancialinstitutions #supermarketsandgrocerystores #prices(faresfeesandrates) #afterpaytouchgroupltd #unitedstateseconomy #fashionandapparel #shoppingandretail #personalfinances #consumerbehavior #buynowpaylater #creditanddebt #interestrates
The New York Times · Companies Like Afterpay and Affirm May Put Americans At Risk For ‘Phantom Debt’
Time to start thinking about my retirement/investment strategy for 2024. I listened to the 2019 audiobook earlier this year, which was great, so let’s see what insights the 2023 version has in store. Takeaways from the audiobook: maximize your 401(k) and IRA contributions, and invest in index funds over individual stocks.
Mint, One of the First Budgeting Apps, Is Shutting Down - Intuit, which acquired Mint in 2009, is encouraging users to switch to Credit Karma, its ... - https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/03/business/mint-app-closing-intuit.html #budgetsandbudgeting #personalfinances #consumerbehavior #creditkarmainc #creditanddebt #creditscores #unitedstates #intuitinc #mint.com
The New York Times · Mint, One of the First Budgeting Apps, Is Shutting Down
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@BrennanCenter Allegedly, the primary goal of life tenure is to insulate the public official(s) from external pressure.
Whereas that evidently does not preclude the likelihood, that some public officials frankly do not wish to resist external pressure, if it's combined with luxurious amenities, monetary recovery & ideological/partisan compatibility.
Global News BC: Have you forgotten a fortune? B.C. team wants to return millions to rightful owners https://globalnews.ca/news/9707883/bc-unclaimed-returns-millions-rightful-owners/ #globalnews #britishcolumbia #news #forgottenfortune #personalfinances #FinancialScams #courtpayments #BCgovernment #BCUnclaimed #Politics #BCwealth #BCmoney
Global NewsHave you forgotten a fortune? B.C. team wants to return millions to rightful owners
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I am really enjoying Mastodon! My reintroduction:
Respect and compassion for all
Former instructional designer and math teacher
Part-time business writing instructor
Mostly retired/Financially independent
I will likely boost your cat, dog, bird, hiking, and scenery photos.
I live on the traditional territories of the #Esquimalt, #Songhees, and #W̱SÁNEĆ peoples.
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Out-of-Control Tipping Is a Tech Problem - Payment apps and touch screens have made it easy for merchants to ask us for preset gratu... - https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/01/technology/personaltech/tipping-defaults-digital-payments.html #mobilecommerceandpayments #computersandtheinternet #contenttype:service #mobileapplications #consumerprotection #personalfinances #tipsandtipping #smartphones #squareinc
The New York TimesOut-of-Control Tipping Is a Tech Problem