Money Management

 Learn the key signs of this psychological disorder and how to overcome it. Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com

Scrolling through social media can make you feel like you’re being bombarded with financial success stories such as, “How I became a millionaire by 25!” or “How I saved $100,000 before turning 20!” It’s human nature to compare yourself to other people. So, when you see these wildly successful accomplishments, it can seriously mess with your head and give you a warped view of your own finances.

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 Forge your path — step by step — to a financially secure future in retirement. Asier Romero / Shutterstock.com

Retirement planning is probably not on your top-10 list for how to spend your time. However, getting your hands around your finances and planning a secure future retirement can make you feel great. And, it doesn’t have to be hard. Here is your complete retirement planning guide. This simple plan will help you feel better — and less stressed — about retirement. Whether your are fabulously…

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 A computer program predicts with more than 75% accuracy who will develop dementia in the near future. My July / Shutterstock.com

Artificial intelligence promises to revolutionize many aspects of life. It might even have the ability to predict who will get dementia. An AI computer program that analyzes speech patterns in voice recordings might be able to detect which patients with mild cognitive impairment will progress to Alzheimer’s disease within a period of six years, according to a recent study by Boston University…

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 Are crypto tokens burning a hole in your digital wallet? Spend them on these goods and services. Scharfsinn / Shutterstock.com

Cryptocurrency continues to fascinate many people as a potential investment, but are there ways to actually use it as a medium of exchange? If you’ve been following the hype and price swings, you might wonder what it’s actually good for. There are some places where you can use cryptocurrency. However, it’s important to note that because of wide price swings, it can be difficult to pin down…

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 Try these hacks to stretch your budget further and even reduce waste. Everett Collection / Shutterstock.com

Invention is the mother of necessity, as the old saying goes. Economic hardship often leads to new ways of doing things or new inventions entirely. The COVID-19 lockdowns put companies such as Zoom and DoorDash into the spotlight. The gig economy rose to new heights. Previously, the 2008 recession brought a rise of streaming services such as Netflix and online shopping on Amazon.

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 These formerly hot housing markets may be headed into colder territory. Artazum / Shutterstock.com

Two years after mortgage rates jumped higher, the laws of supply and demand might be about to take a toll on the housing market, according to Realtor.com. Some experts think a price correction is imminent. Others are a bit gloomier and are forecasting a crash. Realtor.com recently looked at data for the nation’s 150 largest metros. The website’s analysts then focused on housing markets that…

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