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August 13, 2021 8 min read This story originally appeared on Due Being your own boss. Making your own schedule. Taking control of your career. Those perks and others—including not worrying about being downsized by your company—drive professionals into self-employment all the time. In … [Read more...] about How to Plan for Retirement in a Gig Economy

Update 2:10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, 2021: This story has been updated with responses from Penn State President Eric Barron and Board of Trustees leadership. Penn State’s Faculty Senate voted Friday to pass a vote of no confidence in the university’s fall semester planning amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization’s vote of no confidence passed 109-57. A separate vote urging … [Read more...] about Faculty Senate Passes Vote of No Confidence in Penn State’s Fall COVID-19 Plans

From MarketWatch: I’m 33, earning $120,000 in tech, want to retire at 40, but have expensive medical needs — how can I achieve financial independence?: Financial independence is a great goal, but there’s a lot to consider — especially when health care is a concern.   Large Social Security COLA may spark debate about appropriate index: The cost-of-living adjustment … [Read more...] about News and analysis for those planning for or living in retirement

The Aug. 3 primary election results have been certified and now it’s clear who made the cut for Taylor City Council — and how one candidate’s write-in campaign affected the outcome. A field of 16 candidates were on the ballot for council, along with three write-in candidates. The results, certified by the Wayne County Board of Canvassers, show the top 14 candidates moving on to … [Read more...] about Certified votes show Taylor councilman’s write-in campaign a success – The News Herald

The Aug. 3 primary election results have been certified and now it is clear exactly who made the cut for Taylor City Council, and how many votes write-in candidates had in the council and mayoral races. A field of 16 candidates were on the ballot for council, and the race included three write-ins. The results, certified by the Wayne County Board of Canvassers, show the top 14 … [Read more...] about Certified votes show Taylor councilman’s write-in campaign a success – The News Herald

National Financial Awareness Day (August 14) is almost upon us. What better way to celebrate than to come up with a few financial strategies that could save you thousands in the long run?ADVERTISEMENT -SCROLL TO KEEP READINGMedical school taught you a great deal, but while you’ve been meticulously trained to manage any case that comes your way, you may not have received the … [Read more...] about 6 lessons physicians can benefit from on Financial Awareness Day

With a mere 0.2% annual fee and almost no turnover, the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF has a good combination of low fees and low churn that give index funds their edge. All in all, there are lots of reasons to believe that ETF has what it takes to be worth owning as a reasonable first investment in any investor's long-term portfolio.Why all at once?While $5,000 is a … [Read more...] about Exactly How I’d Invest $5,000 if I Had to Start From Scratch Today | Personal Finance

The racial wealth gap is one of many systemic challenges that the Black community and people of color face when working to secure their financial futures. But there are many resources available to help you along your way and groups of people who have similar goals, including at Wealth Noir. In this Motley Fool Live video recorded on July 23, Fool.com editor Desiree Jones … [Read more...] about Interview with Wealth Noir Founder: How People of Color Can Achieve Financial Freedom

Making mistakes with your IRA accounts can be very costly.  Choosing the right type of IRA can save thousands of dollars in taxes. Not investing an IRA correctly can keep your account from growing as much as possible. Read more Personal Finance Insider coverage » Saving for … [Read more...] about Expensive Mistakes People Make With Their IRA Savings