How to trade Friday’s job report

The best-case scenario for stocks is if Friday’s jobs report comes in slightly above consensus, according to JPMorgan. Investors will be closely scrutinizing the September labor market report, due for release on Friday morning. The numbers come at a precarious time for the economy, after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has emphasized the U.S. central […]

How to Use the Chase Sapphire Reserve Travel Credit

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® is loaded with luxury perks like airport lounge access, travel protections and the ability to earn transferrable travel rewards — but it also has a hefty $550 annual fee. Thankfully, you can recoup over half of that fee thanks to the card’s easy-to-redeem travel credits, which can provide up to $300 […]

How To Use The Chase Sapphire Preferred Hotel Credit

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card currently has an elevated intro offer of 75,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on the card in the first three months from account opening. This card has a $95 annual fee, but, you can earn back over half of that cost every year by taking advantage of a single […]

How to save for retirement if your company doesn’t offer a 401(k)

Even if your employer doesn’t offer a 401(k) plan, it shouldn’t stop you from getting the most out of your retirement savings. You have other tax-advantaged options available to save for the future, including individual retirement accounts, Roth IRAs or health savings accounts — all of which can help your money grow. These accounts also offer […]

How much money Americans in their 40s have in their 401(k)s

If you’re in your 40s and have over $40,000 saved for retirement, you’re ahead of most people in your age bracket. However, you may need to take some proactive steps in order to retire comfortably. The median 401(k) balance for Americans ages 40 to 49 is $38,600 as of the fourth quarter of 2023, according […]

How much money Americans in their 30s saved in 2023

In your 30s, your list of financial burdens is probably growing, including everything from paying for child care to saving up for a first home. Despite these challenges, Americans in their 30s managed to save the most money out of any age group in 2023, according to data from New York Life.  Those in their […]

How to save over $1 million for retirement in your 30s

If you’re in your 30s and don’t have much saved for retirement, you’re not alone. As of the fourth quarter of 2023, the median 401(k) balance for account holders in their 30s was around $20,400, according to data from Fidelity Investments, the nation’s largest 401(k) provider. That’s a far cry from the $1.46 million the […]

3 resume red flags recruiters look out for and how to avoid them

If you use artificial intelligence to write your resume — or get a bit too creative with the design — you could be hurting your chances of landing a job.  The biggest red flag hiring managers look for in job candidates is an AI-generated resume, according to new research from Resume Genius, which surveyed 625 […]

How to Get the Student Loan Interest Tax Deduction

A tax deduction is an amount you subtract from your income when filing taxes. It allows you to reduce your taxable income — and with it, how much you owe in taxes. If you’re a student, your student loan interest payments may be deductible, so it’s a good idea to check if you qualify for […]