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Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency is an increasingly popular investment, especially among young adults, and some even prefer it to traditional forms of currency like the dollar. But what is cryptocurrency and how does it work? Radio America’s Elaine Mallon examines the advantages and risks of … Continue reading
Posted in Risk Protection, Savings and Investing
Tagged bitcoin, blockchain, crime, cryptocurrency, etherium, investments
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Investing 101
Having a big salary is nice but the best way to prepare for a comfortable retirement is by investing your money. But how do you invest and what should you invest in? Radio America’s Carter McNish looks at several popular investment … Continue reading
Investment Advisors
The best way to build wealth and prepare for retirement is through investing, but there are many different ways to invest your money. Can beginning investors handle these decisions on their own or should they get some help from an … Continue reading
Posted in Savings and Investing
Tagged advisors, apps, index funds, investing, mutual funds
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The New Style of Working
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people suddenly started working from home. After more than a year of this change, many Americans do not want to go back to the office full-time. What are the best reasons … Continue reading
Posted in Career
Tagged COVID, pandemic, productivity, telework, work from home
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The Role of Taxes in America’s Economy
We all pay taxes and none of us enjoy it. We pay taxes on income, our property, the things we buy and much more. But how does the income tax system actually work and how does the government spend our … Continue reading
Posted in Economics
Tagged economy, government, spending, taxes, trickle down
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Supply And Demand Shocks
Usually we don’t need to think about whether what we want to buy at the store will be in stock, but the COVID-19 pandemic proved that a major jolt in our economy can make it hard to find some of … Continue reading
Cashless Society
When was the last time you bought something with cash? Most of the time we use credit or debit cards or pay with an app. As more and more people stop using bills and coins, is it possible we could … Continue reading
Posted in Credit, Economics, Savings and Investing
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Paying With Apps
For years, we’ve been able to pay for things through apps like PayPal or Venmo. But now many businesses have their own apps that you can use to pay and get discounts or other perks. Is it a good idea … Continue reading
Posted in Budgeting, Credit, Savings and Investing
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