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Net worth and salary Americans need to be happy

It’s no secret that having enough money in the bank can help keep your stress low and improve your overall happiness. Studies have shown that higher incomes are correlated with higher levels of life satisfaction, and Americans themselves tend to agree — 6 in 10 say money can buy happiness, …

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I ignored ‘worst advice’ to build fitness chain Solidcore

Anne Mahlum built her career by standing out from the crowd. The 43-year-old entrepreneur — who sports spiky blonde hair, tattoos and six-pack abdominal muscles — launched her boutique fitness chain Solidcore in 2013, and grew it across the U.S. before selling it to a private equity firm in April. …

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3 people on working into their 90s and 100s

More Americans are now working past 75 than ever.  It’s a shift that comes as the oldest baby boomers near their 80s, and better health care enables many older adults to extend their working lives.  This group might be a fraction of the workforce, but it’s the fastest-growing slice.  In …

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1 in 3 Gen Z borrowers can’t afford to go home for the holidays

Some members of Gen Z may not make it home for the holidays this year. With federal student loan payments having resumed in October, 32% of Gen Z Americans — those ages 18 to 26 — with student debt say they won’t be able to afford to travel home for …

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More people can buy private equity, hedge funds. It may be risky

Fg Trade | E+ | Getty Images More investors are getting access to investments previously earmarked for the wealthiest members of society — but it may be risky for some to participate, experts said. Private investments — such as private equity funds, hedge funds, venture capital funds and stock in …

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Companies have an ‘incredible need’ for this in-demand skill, says Google exec

One of the fastest-growing jobs in the U.S. is fighting crime on the internet.  With more companies moving online, cyberattacks are on the rise, and drastically so. The FBI has seen a 300% increase in reported cybercrimes since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. As the threat of cyberattacks grows, …

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Why older donors should consider qualified charitable distributions

Ольга Носова | Istock | Getty Images If you’re retired and giving to charity this season, there’s a planning move that can reduce your 2023 taxes while donating to a worthy cause, experts say. The strategy, known as qualified charitable distributions, or QCDs, allows retirees to transfer money from an …

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President Biden’s approval among small business owners hits a new low

US President Joe Biden holds up a copy of the Republican’s FY2024 budget as he delivers remarks on Bidenomics and Republican economic policy during an event at Prince George’s Community College, in Largo, Maryland, United States on September 14, 2023.  Kyle Mazza | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images With an …

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Stick with cash? Experts rethink popular portfolio strategies for 2024

Many investors have kept money in fixed income products this year amid high rates and sticky inflation, but two experts suggest it’s time to revisit the popular allocation strategies. A cooler-than-expected CPI print in October gave a hopeful indication that the Federal Reserve is nearing the end of its interest …

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Bitcoin rises to new high for the year Friday above $38,000

Yuichiro Chino | Moment | Getty Images Crypto prices have recovered from a big dip earlier in the week, with bitcoin hitting a new high for 2023 on Friday. Bitcoin rose 2% Friday to reach $38,350.00, its highest level since May 2022, according to Coin Metrics. It’s on pace to …

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