August 2021

The Weekly Scan August 30, 2021

The Weekly Scan August 30, 2021

Welcome to the Weekly Scan. Here’s what we’re following for the week of August 30, 2021. The Delta rush. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially approved the Covid-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer-BioNTech for people ages 16 and older. It was previously available under emergency-use authorization only. The FDA has not approved the vaccine […]

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Cryptocurrency has a big gender problem

Cryptocurrency has a big gender problem

Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin are well-positioned to avoid discriminatory pitfalls of the traditional investing world, but they are deep into a big one already. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/30/cryptocurrency-has-a-big-gender-problem.html #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome #stocks #credit #financialeducation #bhfyp

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Award-winning economist: How to harness ‘the Hail Mary effect’ to find success in your career

Award-winning economist: How to harness ‘the Hail Mary effect’ to find success in your career

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21 Tips for Starting a New Job + Checklist

21 Tips for Starting a New Job + Checklist

Starting a new job? Chances are you already made a great impact on the hiring managers, but on your first day, it’s time to impress the whole team. First impressions are usually what people remember the most. In fact, 95 percent of people believe first impressions are very important. To avoid a negative first impression,

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10 Ways to Save Money on Contact Lenses and Glasses

10 Ways to Save Money on Contact Lenses and Glasses

Prescription eyewear can be expensive. But it’s possible to save money on eyeglasses and contact lenses. You just need to know where to shop and take advantage of various programs that help you save on vision costs. These strategies can save you big. 10 Ways to Save Money on Contact Lenses and Glasses is a

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Best Credit Cards for Digital Wallets

Best Credit Cards for Digital Wallets

Digital wallets — from popular options like PayPal to retailer apps that allow shoppers to use a saved card through an app — offer an easy and contactless way to use credit cards. And these days, most credit cards still earn their regular rewards when used through any of the top mobile wallets like Apple…

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Dear Penny: Can We Get Out of Our Estranged Daughter’s Truck Loan?

Dear Penny: Can We Get Out of Our Estranged Daughter’s Truck Loan?

Dear Penny, My husband and I did a really stupid thing: We co-signed for our 20-year-old daughter’s truck.  We did this in July 2021. We shook hands in a “gentleman’s deal” on the condition that she live at home until 2022 to figure out her actual income versus outgoing money.  She has a job that

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APR vs. Interest Rate: Understanding the Difference can Save You Money

APR vs. Interest Rate: Understanding the Difference can Save You Money

APR vs. Interest Rate: What’s the difference? Is it important to know? How do lenders calculate both? Which one should I use? These are all great questions! I have good news! This post aims to educate you on Interest Rates and APR, their differences, and how they are calculated. The basics: Interest rate is a

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Biden has canceled $9.5 billion in student loan debt yet forgiveness for all isn’t necessarily coming

The $9.5 billion of student loan debt the Biden administration has canceled so far this year isn’t necessarily related to broader forgiveness. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/28/biden-has-canceled-9-point-5-billion-in-student-loan-debt-yet-forgiveness-for-all-isnt-necessarily-coming-.html #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome #stocks #credit #financialeducation #bhfyp

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I recently quit my 9-to-5 to grow my side hustle: Here’s how I got my finances ready

I recently quit my 9-to-5 to grow my side hustle: Here’s how I got my finances ready

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What’s the Minimum Down Payment I Need to Buy a Car?

What’s the Minimum Down Payment I Need to Buy a Car?

Many lenders require down payments to show the buyer has a vested interest in keeping up with the monthly payments. It also proves the buyer can save the money needed to put down on the vehicle. But one question often remains unanswered: How much money do you need for a car down payment? What’s the

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Good Paying Jobs for Teens Amid Pandemic

Good Paying Jobs for Teens Amid Pandemic

There may be no better time than now to be a teenager looking for a job. Many businesses are scrambling to find workers to fill spots that were held by adults, pre-pandemic. Those adults haven’t returned to the workforce yet, or at least they aren’t going back to their old jobs. It’s retail and hospitality

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How much you’ll need to invest every month to earn ,000 per year in interest for retirement

How much you’ll need to invest every month to earn $35,000 per year in interest for retirement

Investing enough money while you are young could make it possible to fund your retirement by living off your returns without ever touching your nest egg. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/27/interest-only-retirement-how-much-you-need-to-invest-every-month.html #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome #stocks #credit #financialeducation

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74% of homeowners who bought before the pandemic are missing ‘an opportunity to significantly reduce’ their mortgage

74% of homeowners who bought before the pandemic are missing ‘an opportunity to significantly reduce’ their mortgage

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13 Best Bank Accounts for Kids Under 18 (Checking & Savings) – Rates for 2021

Opening a bank account for your kids and becoming a joint account holder is a great way to teach kids basic money management skills like budgeting, saving, and setting long-term financial goals. We round up the best checking and savings accounts for kids under age 18. 13 Best Bank Accounts for Kids Under 18 (Checking

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What Is a Credit Limit? What Does Available Credit Mean?

What Is a Credit Limit? What Does Available Credit Mean?

You’ve applied for a credit card and were approved (congrats!), but that doesn’t mean you have unlimited spending power. It’s important to know your card’s credit limit, which is the maximum amount you can spend on your card. What is a credit limit and who sets it? Your credit limit is the total amount of…

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The pandemic made internships hypercompetitive

The pandemic made internships hypercompetitive

Landing a college internship has always been competitive for students but the coronavirus pandemic made it even harder. This is part of CNBC’s College Voices series. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/26/the-pandemic-made-internships-hypercompetitive.html #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome #stocks #credit #financialeducation

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I bought a home before I was ready: Here’s what my mistakes taught me about building wealth

I bought a home before I was ready: Here’s what my mistakes taught me about building wealth

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9 Best No Medical Exam Life Insurance Companies of 2021

9 Best No Medical Exam Life Insurance Companies of 2021

Although most life insurance companies consider applicants’ medical histories and answers to medical questions during the application process, some don’t require medical exams as a condition of acceptance. Learn about the best no-medical-exam life insurance companies to help you choose the best fit. 9 Best No Medical Exam Life Insurance Companies of 2021 is a

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Best Medicare Advantage Plans in 2021

Best Medicare Advantage Plans in 2021

Medicare Advantage is an all-in-one alternative to Original Medicare that includes all the benefits of Original Medicare and often a few extras, such as dental and vision coverage. Medicare Advantage plans are offered by private insurers, and plan availability depends on location. Medicare Advantage plans are a popular option for people who are eligible for…

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