Category: Personal Finance
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Paterson, NJ Releases Results of Basic Income Test Program
After completing a basic income pilot program in 2022, Paterson, New Jersey has released some of the initiative's findings. About the program and results: From June 2021 through June 2022, the City of Paterson gave 110 residents monthly payments of $400 with no strings attached. To qualify, individuals needed to make less than $30,000 per year while families with incomes under $88,000 could also qualify. Meanwhile, while the program was...
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Empower Personal Dashboard Review
A few years ago, my wife and I opened a new chapter in our financial journey as we resolved to make 2019 the year we learned more about investing. Whether I was reading books on the subject or exploring other blogs for advice, there was one recommendation I came across again and again: Personal Capital — which is now part of Empower and is known as the Empower Personal Dashboard....
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Reddit Announces Plans to Allow Redditors to Buy Its IPO Stock
Reddit has revealed more details about its planned initial public offering (IPO), including offering shares to users. About the IPO details: In an S-1 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Reddit laid out some details about its IPO plans. As part of this, the site notes that it intends to allow Redditors (a nickname for users) to purchase shares at IPO prices. Specifically, the company says it intends...
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"Copy-Trading" Platform Dub Raises $17 Million
A FinTech brokerage platform that makes it easy to share and follow portfolio strategies has closed a new round of funding. About the round: Dub has announced that it's raised $17 million — including $15 in equity deals and a $2 million debt facility. The seed round was led by Tusk Ventures with several other venture firms as well as individuals participating. This list includes Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, Apex...
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Lessons From a First-Time Home Buyer: Surviving Our First Winter
One major difference between Springfield, Missouri and my previous city of residence (Glendale, California) is that, here, we have these things called "seasons." Furthermore, unlike a California winter where you might have to put on a sweater when it dips into the 40s, we do see snow, ice, and occasional sub-zero temperatures here in the Midwest. In turn, when we bought our home in whirlwind fashion, I knew we'd immediately...
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American Airlines Announces Checked Baggage Fee Hikes
A major domestic airline recently announced increased baggage fees for customers. About AA's new baggage policies: American Airlines is increasing its checked bag fees in a few ways. Now, customers on domestic flights (including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rice, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) will need to pay $35 for their first checked bag when booked online or $40 if purchased at the airport. A second checked bag for these flights...
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