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How old were you when you finally got a ‘good’ job? Today’s young people face a longer, harder road to that goal than the last generation did
The more difficult path to ‘good’ jobs has long term implications for economic well-being Read More
‘Perfect storm of supply and demand’: Rents continue to soar. The national median rent looks set to surpass $2,000 this summer.
A new report from Realtor.com shows the median rent hit $1,827 in April, the 14th straight month of consecutive highs. Read More
Landlords don’t have to disclose utility bill costs in rental listings — here’s why that should change
Renters were willing to pay 1.8% more in monthly rent for a more energy-efficient apartment, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy found. Read More
Here’s why more employers are dropping college degree requirements
Economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic has created the tightest labor market in decades, so employers have had to widen their searches. Read More
More U.S. subprime borrowers are missing loan payments
Consumers with low credit scores are falling behind on payments for car loans, personal loans and credit cards, a sign that the healthiest consumer lending environment on record in the U.S. is coming to an end. Read More
You might insist that an investment adviser have years of experience, but be open to mid-career newcomers with non-financial backgrounds.
Diverse work history can be helpful in meaningful ways. Read More
Three lessons from Warren Buffett worth paying attention to right now
Here’s what you can learn from the investing guru about inflation, index funds and value investing, and what you can do today to shore your financial portfolio. Read More
Is a graduate degree worth it? Fewer employers are requiring them; here are the pros and cons.
More college graduates than ever hold advanced degrees today, but in a tight labor market, employers aren’t requiring graduate degrees as often. Read More
How racist policies and segregation marginalized Buffalo’s Black communities: ‘An entire generation saw little if any improvements in their lives’
In the aftermath of the Buffalo shooting massacre that killed 10 Black people, the city’s stark redlining of neighborhoods is being scrutinized. Read More
I’ve had crazy swings in my investments this year. What’s the tax impact ?
Keep your wits about you, and watch out for the ‘wash sale’ rule. Read More