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A new generation of Millennials is graduating from college and entering the workforce in one of the most difficult investing environments in history. If you now find yourself with excess cash for the first time in history, deciding whether to invest or save is a tough decision these days. Interest...

The following post was written and/or published as a collaboration between Benzinga’s in-house sponsored content team and a financial partner of Benzinga. We are in a time of great uncertainty, both for our health and for our finances.  The economic freeze brought about by COVID-19 has...

Sweden introduced a gender-sensitive budget three years ago that partly inspired Canada's government to follow suit. What Happened Canada's Finance Minister Bill Morneau consulted with his Swedish counterpart to deliver a gender-sensitive federal budget on Tuesday. Some of the...

"Saturday Night Live," the iconic late-night comedic sketch broadcast, has been garnering audiences' attention for decades. And, the appeal far exceeds slapstick humor or boarder-line inappropriate shtick. Comedians get away with brutal honesty veiled in humor, while others couldn't hope to express...

There's a common misconception that lower income families are a) fat and b) unhealthy, because quick, affordable food is nutritionally crap. Conversely, there's another familiar fallacy that those who struggle financially are also doomed to face malnutrition, because of the lack of...

Talking about money is rarely easy. Within our society (the Deaf community aside), it is often seen as inappropriate, impertinent and contemptuous. However, as with most things in life, in order to be proficient in handling the tangible, conversing on the subject is actually quite necessary....

Although frugal living is frequently touted as a life hack to save in a pinch, it doesn’t have to be a temporary life raft. Just because your financial situation is not restricted to living paycheck to paycheck, you can still take advantage of tips and tricks to save money. These savvy...

According to a recent study published earlier this month, millions of credit card holders have been "in a long-term relationship with their favorite credit card for at least 10 years." While keeping a line of credit open for an extended period can be beneficial for someone's credit...

For adults in their 20s, first out on their own and learning the ins and outs of home maintenance, whether in an apartment setting or first-time home, keeping a clean living space can be an ongoing battle. Despite the tediousness of cleaning, maintaining a sanitary home isn't an option, it's a...