October’s Class-Action Settlements Involve Kombucha, Microwaves and More

Plaintiffs accused the beverage company of mislabeling the drinks as being made without pasteurization. KeVita and parent company PepsiCo admitted no wrongdoing, but agreed to the settlement to end the litigation. 7 Ways to Make Money if You Hate People Do you avoid people too? Getty Images Enough small talk.Here are some waysto earn extra cash, without all of the social stuff. The settlement agreement provides $0.30 per product purchased before Sept....

October 1, 2020 · 2 min · 301 words · Amanda Hill

The Best Drugstore Eyeliners That Cost Under $12, According to Beauty Gurus

Theres everything from shimmery to matte in just about every color imaginable . lining your drugstore shelves. (See what we did there?) Note: Prices are accurate as of Sept. 23, 2020. 7 Ways to Make Money if You Hate People Do you avoid people too? Enough small talk.Here are some waysto earn extra cash, without all of the social stuff. It lasts all day, and is easy to apply. A sponge on the bottom tip can be used to create shadow lines and shading....

September 30, 2020 · 1 min · 146 words · Mr. Thomas Phillips

Dear Penny Answers: 6 Tricky Questions About Money and Retirement

For most of us, retiring someday is the ultimate financial goal. How much will you really need for yourretirement budget? Plus, how do you navigate the scores of complicated IRS rules for saving and spending your funds? Here I answer six of your toughest questions about money and your golden years. If you have a tricky question about retirement, email me at[email protected]. Theres no single savings percentage that works for everyone, but heres how Id prioritize....

September 29, 2020 · 3 min · 487 words · Lisa King

#1 Rated Budgeting App Review: Simplifi

Its happened to the best of us. But thats no longer true. Entera new app called Simplifi, built by the personal finance whiz kids over at Quicken. Probably not as good as youd like. It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings. But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill? Think of this like a roadmap for your spending....

September 28, 2020 · 2 min · 292 words · Mary Walker

Best Buy Is Filling Thousands of Seasonal Jobs, Wages Start at $15/Hr

Amid an unusual seasonal hiring season, Best Buy is holding on-the-spot hiring events at its retail stores. The consumer electronics retailer announced its plans to hire thousands of seasonal workers nationwide. To jump start recruitment efforts, the company is holding on-site job fairs at all retail locations Oct. 3-4. The job fairs may include same-day interviews and on-the-spot job offers, the hiringannouncementstated. According to a spokesperson, the company never commits to a specific number....

September 28, 2020 · 2 min · 234 words · Melvin Baker

Should You Invest When the Stock Market Is Near Record Highs?

You want to buy low and sell high, but guess what? So does everyone else. If youd invested in an S&P 500 index fund then, youd be 50% richer today. Getty Images But none of us knew on March 23 that wed reached bottom. Then the stock market rallied, even as the economy sputtered. So how are you supposed to buy low when prices are high? And how do you avoid overpaying when youinvest in stocks?...

September 28, 2020 · 4 min · 697 words · William Bradshaw DVM

Dear Penny: I Want to Buy a Small Retirement Home. Should I Use My Savings?

Real Answers for Life’s Money Challenges I live in the Philadelphia suburbs. I recently retired as an orchestra teacher in the public school system. I will be on Medicare in December. I sold my large home and live in a modest apartment for $1,300 per month rent. So Im comfortable financially and easily making ends meet. HOWEVER, I really want to buy a small home. The real estate market is off the charts right now and prices are insane....

September 27, 2020 · 3 min · 501 words · David Bailey

24 Million Have Downloaded Mint. Here’s Why This App Is So Popular

Tired of the pen-and-paper approach to tracking your spending? Sick of using a spreadsheet to budget? If youre looking for a budgeting app, you may have heard ofMint. Feeling overwhelmed? Create a budget that works for you with ourbudgeting bootcamp! But are you aware of all its features to help users manage their money? That way you’re free to decide whether downloading Mint is the right move for you. What Is Mint?...

September 26, 2020 · 2 min · 339 words · Elizabeth Vargas

Renovating? The 7 Best Ways to Finance Your Home Improvements

Home improvement projects have a way of increasing in priority when youre always in the house. Probably not as good as youd like. It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings. Jill Emanuel, center, with her family (from left) Zeke, 8, Matt and Tyler, 11. When she was ready to replace her air-conditioning system and ductwork, she said she ended up getting five estimates....

September 25, 2020 · 3 min · 504 words · Mary Wells

What’s Values-Based Investing and Why Is It More Important Now Than Ever?

Money talks, so maybe its time to make your money talk for you. Values-based investing means building an investment portfolio that reflects your personal values and ethics. For many, it means investing in companies committed to environmental sustainability and/or social responsibility. You could support environmental causes and social justice, for instance. These days, values-based investing is not only a hot topic, its a movement thats showing sustained power. Interest in it keeps growing, according to major investment firms like Morgan Stanley....

September 25, 2020 · 1 min · 202 words · Bryan Cameron

Here’s How Low-Income Credit Unions Can Help You Avoid Payday Lenders

Heres what to look for when choosing one and what to expect. What Is a Low-Income Credit Union? Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week. This is a long list, so dont get overwhelmed. Well keep it updated as offers changes or expire. How Can a Low-Income Credit Union Help Me? Using money orders or wire transfers to pay your bills? Skip the cash advance fees with sky-high interest rates....

September 24, 2020 · 2 min · 285 words · Taylor Myers

We Ran Our Saturday Errands at Dollar General and Walgreens. Here’s Where We Saved The Most

And Im on a budget because Ive got two kids. Where do I shop? Some of you might drive right pastDollar General, assuming its justanotherdollar store. Now that weve got that out of the way: Is Dollar General or Walgreens cheaper? In fact, the total price was noticeably lower, even before we added the $5 Saturday discount. Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week....

September 24, 2020 · 1 min · 168 words · Robert Johnson

5 Ways to Avoid Drowning in Student Loan Debt if You Drop Out of College

If you took out student loans to finance your college education, dropping out could have severe financial consequences. 7 Ways to Make Money if You Hate People Do you avoid people too? Enough small talk.Here are some waysto earn extra cash, without all of the social stuff. But youre going to be different, right? After all, thats why youre ditching the college classroom for the real world. Before you torch your textbooks, lets come up with a plan....

September 23, 2020 · 2 min · 323 words · Jade Dodson