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4th stimulus checks rumors run rampant

New developments support the unlikelihood that further stimulus payments will be not approved, even though more and more legislators have joined the push for a fourth, and even fifth round of checks.

Don’t miss these Memorial Day sales, deals and freebies

Memorial Day weekend has become the unofficial start of summer and retailers have responded with sales, discounts and deals associated with the start of the season.

 
‘Desperate’ restaurants offering higher pay, perks to fill 160K jobs

Desperate restaurant chains looking to hire thousands of employees are offering higher wages, signing bonuses and referral bonuses. McDonald’s announced it’s raising pay at corporate-owned stores for existing and new employees to $11 to $17 an hour for entry-level positions and $15 to $20 an hour for shift managers. It wants to hire 10,000 people.

5 value stocks that might offer profits in 2021

To get the most value out of these stocks, investors scoop them up before their prices rebound, profiting in the long term.

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Get your retirement plans back on track after 2020

Whether you’re a baby boomer nearing retirement or a millennial working to save for the future, you’re not alone if you were forced to veer off course last year.

Prepare for what you might pay to fly this summer

“With the rates of vaccines increasing, fares are skyrocketing this summer,” said Alex Miller, founder and CEO of the travel site UpgradedPoints.com. “In many respects, a lot of deals have passed.”

Mother’s Day gifts under $20 including shipping

While some families feel safer reuniting for Mother’s Day this year with vaccination programs rolling out across the country, others are still keeping their distance as they wait for everyone to get shots.

Contribute to my 401(k) or pay off my credit card debt?

For those who hold credit card debt, which is more likely to lead to a secure future: diverting what would’ve been their retirement plan contribution and paying off that debt instead or making their 401(k) plan a priority?

How much are your old records worth?

When it comes to selling your old records to make extra cash, don’t get your hopes up. And know this: Condition matters most. Frank Sinatra matters least.

Upgrade your wardrobe without spending a dime

Have you ever stared into the depths of your closet and thought: “I have absolutely nothing to wear?” Time to enter the world of upcycling.

What every homeowner should know about property taxes

Whether you’re gearing up to be a first-time homeowner or you’ve purchased a home before, it’s critical you consider how much your property taxes will cost.

 
Should workers be required to take time off?

Vacation time helps workers recover from stress and improve their well-being and job performance, according to the American Psychological Association.

Victim of unemployment fraud? Here’s what to do

Unemployment fraud in the U.S. has reached dramatic levels during the pandemic — the Labor Department inspector general’s office estimates that more than $63 billion has been paid out improperly through fraud or errors since March 2020.

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